TASK:

Because you have attended the Executive Development Programme, your supervisor has instructed you to develop a project plan aligned with the Reconstruction and Development Plan (RDP), Millennium Development Goal (MDG), Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and National Development Plan (NDP) that will comply with the scope and conditions of the envisaged aid. The envisaged project should be related to the strategic profile (mandate, vision, mission and strategic goal(s)) of your department, institution or entity. The project can be an extension of an existing programme or sub-programme or an entirely new programme.

Guidance

Your strategic and medium-term performance plan should address the following aspects:

• Background and/or introduction linking the envisaged project to the RDP, MDGs, SDGs and NDP.
• Project description, indicating aspects such as purpose, location, role players and organisation.
• Strategic Plan, including vision, mission, strategic goal and objectives.
• Description of the programme (or sub-programme) in which you provide measurable objectives, related activities, performance measures and targets.
• Financial information showing a medium-term budget in the prescribed economic classification.
• Risk management showing prioritized risks and related control measures.
• In-year management, monitoring and reporting actions.
• Conclusion emphasising your justification of the project.