WASH Cluster – Emergency Training NA NA4 1 NEEDS ASSESSMENT Session 4 Proposal Development

WASH Cluster – Emergency Training NA NA4 2 Project Cycle Adapted from EHCO Project Cycle Management model Needs assessment Project appraisal Project planning Resource mobilisation Project implementation Project evaluation Monitoring and review

WASH Cluster – Emergency Training NA NA4 3 Steps in proposal development

WASH Cluster – Emergency Training NA problem statement – define the problem priority needs – how have they arisen?, and been prioritised? proposed approach – what strategies will be appropriate? implementing organisation(s) – who will be involved? and how? NA4 4 Project rationale

WASH Cluster – Emergency Training NA Project aims NA4 5

WASH Cluster – Emergency Training NA Measure progress and achievement of goal, objectives (purpose) and results (outputs) Should define: Quality Quantity Time Who Where NA4 6 Defining indicators

WASH Cluster – Emergency Training NA Explore the problem Analyse cause and effects Consider differing needs and strategies Take account of cross cutting issues Look at stakeholder perspectives Consider risks Consider power relations Basis for monitoring and evaluation Test assumptions Set out resource requirements NA4 7 Project planning tools

WASH Cluster – Emergency Training NA 10 minutes to discuss What tools or techniques have you used for planning emergency WASH projects or programmes? Consider the advantages and disadvantages of each and select which you consider to be the best two examples. NA4 8 Group work: Project planning tools

WASH Cluster – Emergency Training NA 15 minutes to complete 1. Select a group representative 2. Make a poster about your planning tool/technique – explain: the purpose of the tool who is involved in using it? when can it be used? how does it work, what are the steps? what does it produce; what outputs? NA4 9 Group work: poster presentation

WASH Cluster – Emergency Training NA Provide the information requested Check your data and highlight evidence Provide an analysis of the problem Specific assumptions and constraints Specify partner and beneficiary input, Highlight relevant learning and experience Be realistic Be specific yet succinct NA4 10 Tips in proposal writing

WASH Cluster – Emergency Training NA Use the template provided. Outline the funding proposal for Water First’s 'Emergency WASH for IDPs in Male district project'. Assume a 6 month project. You have 30 mins – no extensions!! Remember – overarching aim is to assist as many IDPs as possible, and in particular the most vulnerable. NA4 11 Group work: funding proposal

WASH Cluster – Emergency Training NA Doing the most good for the most people Gathering the right information Consulting the most appropriate people Taking context into account Systematic process for data analysis Immediate use of the information NA4 12 Assessments : a reminder