Potential Risks Potential Risk Risk Management Consequences Grading 1 Insecurity-spill-over Inaccessibility to areas 2 Observing security procedures effects from Somalia close to Kenya- Somalia Use of security escorts whenever Border. necessary May lead to ( temporal) halting of project implementation 2 conflicts Such conflicts may lead 3 Conflict resolution & management due to limited but to temporary halting of forms core part of any LR project. important resource project implementation During the community mobilization, base thus affecting the timing such (conflict) issues are addressed of the project. and MOU signed with the community; assuring that peace and security will be maintained during the project period & beyond. IR has also been undertaking activities geared towards diversifying community livelihood activities to mitigate effects of having to rely on one resource base 3 Delayed Funding Affect project timeline 2 The agency will explore use some of and cycle its revolving funds ( internal funds) to kick-start some key project activities and then reimburse once the project funds are released for Money The project includes a variety of activities; this selection of activities allows IR to engage in the activities that directly respond to the problems and are feasible, effective and cost efficient in their area of operations. Cash for work programs that would be used to rehabilitate some community infrastructures in selected villages represent significant value for money given the resultant investment in community infrastructure, which has long term benefits. The cost per beneficiary household would be approximately 23 GBP per household reached, a cost efficient amount considering the longer lasting benefits. Islamic Relief has existing programming footprints, with experience and expertise in sectors of operation including Food Security and livelihoods. This existing staff capacity reduces overall delivery costs. IR will adopt performance budgeting that will focus on outcomes and high level outputs, project staffs will also be engage based on performance contracting with clear performance indicators/mile stones reviewed every quarter and an annual appraisal to determine next contracting term of employment. Performance contracting will also be adopted for services and works contracting; this will help in transferring the risk thus improving on quality of delivery. IR will develop a devolved monitoring plan that focuses on short term indicators to allow for timely review of the implementation progress. Competitive procurement will be used to reveal and award providers who can deliver the best value for money.
Potential Risks Potential Consequences Risk Grading Risk Management 1 Insecurity-spill-over effects from Somalia Inaccessibility to areas close to Kenya- Somalia Border. May lead to ( temporal) halting of project implementation 2 Observing security procedures Use of security escorts whenever necessary 2 conflicts due to limited but important resource base Such conflicts may lead to temporary halting of project implementation thus affecting the timing of the project. 3 Conflict resolution & management forms core part of any LR project. During the community mobilization, such (conflict) issues are addressed and MOU signed with the community; assuring that peace and security will be maintained during the project period & beyond. IR has also been undertaking activities geared towards diversifying community livelihood activities to mitigate effects of having to rely on one resource base 3 Delayed Funding Affect project timeline and cycle 2 The agency will explore use some of its revolving funds ( internal funds) to kick-start some key project activities and then reimburse once the project funds are released for Money The project includes a variety of activities; this selection of activities allows IR to engage in the activities that directly respond to the problems and are feasible, effective and cost efficient in their area of operations. Cash for work programs that would be used to rehabilitate some community infrastructures in selected villages represent significant value for money given the resultant investment in community infrastructure, which has long term benefits. The cost per beneficiary household would be approximately 23 GBP per household reached, a cost efficient amount considering the longer lasting benefits. Islamic Relief has existing programming footprints, with experience and expertise in sectors of operation including Food Security and livelihoods. This existing staff capacity reduces overall delivery costs. IR will adopt performance budgeting that will focus on outcomes and high level outputs, project staffs will also be engage based on performance contracting with clear performance indicators/mile stones reviewed every quarter and an annual appraisal to determine next contracting term of employment. Performance contracting will also be adopted for services and works contracting; this will help in transferring the risk thus improving on quality of delivery. IR will develop a devolved monitoring plan that focuses on short term indicators to allow for timely review of the implementation progress. Competitive procurement will be used to reveal and award providers who can deliver the best value for money.
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