SUBJECT
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NSTP – CIVIC WELFARE TRAINING SERVICE 2
TOPIC
:
PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
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Reading Material # 2
Lesson: Management of NSTP Community-Based Projects
Introduction
An important part to NSTP community immersion is the development of
community-based projects. In Managing NSTP projects, the universal
management functions as planning, organization, staffing, directing and
controlling be given due consideration to ensure the success of implementation
of the projects.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the end of this unit, the student must be able to:
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Define project proposal as basis for implementation of the NSTP activities in
the immersion area;
Apply the process of making effective project proposal based on the
identified needs of the target clientele;
Appreciate the value of making effective project proposal in the NSTP
program
DISCUSSION
Project is a time-bound undertaking that is carried out to create a unique service.
Project development involves series of continuous, often overlapping phases. This
cyclical process launches with the survey of felt needs in the locality that will serve
as baseline information in the formulation project or set of projects may be
undertaken in an uninterrupted or staggered manner.
These specific concerns in the development of project can be viewed in a
cyclical presentation of the various phases involved in the process known as
project cycle.
Stages of Project Cycle
1. Community needs assessment
2. Project formulation/planning
3. Organization of Resources
4. Implement the project
5. Project monitoring
6. Impact evaluation
7. Review of Action Plan
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PROJECT PROPOSAL
It is a guide for both trainees and trainers in attaining tasks while they are in
community immersion. It serves a basis of designing program of activities and key
instruments and inputs in monitoring and evaluating the projects to be
undertaken in the community.
Parts of Project Proposal
1. Title – It must capture the need and present the name of clientele to be served.
It must be catchy to the readers.
2. Project Proponents – This enumerates the name of persons to be involved in the
project, year level, rank, and contact numbers
3. Implementing Units/Implementers. It must be noted that in writing this part of
proposal, capital letters must be used to differentiate from the project
proponents.
4. Project duration – Specify days, weeks, and months needed to complete the
project.
5. Objectives of the Project – It must be written in operational terms on what you
intend to do to solve identified problem related to the project.
6. Project Description
a. Background of the project – This part requires at least 3 paragraph that
provide realistic background of the project describing the modifying
issues/problems that have influenced the identification of the project.
b. Justification of the Project – discuss the importance of the prepared
project in solving or providing action to help solve existing problems
inherent to the project.
c. Benefits derived from the project – This reflect the advantages or benefits
that the activity will bring about when it is implemented.
d. Coverage – the area or vicinity covered by the project and the type of
clients to be served should be reflected in the proposal.
7. Methodology – this part cites the activities or strategies that should be
undertaken in order to achieve the objectives of the project.
8. Detailed Budgetary Requirements – the budgetary requirement of all activities
must be considered.
9. Detailed of schedule activities.
DATE
TIME
PEOPLE
INVOLVED
ACTIVITY
01/0920/08
No
particular
Start end of preparation for project
implementation
01/14/08
No
particular
Deadline of learning materials
01/21/08
10-10:30
Start of lecture
All
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