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'''Guidelines for Developing Terms of References''' | '''Guidelines for Developing Terms of References''' | ||
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A project cannot be effectively carried out without a sound Terms of Reference that | A project cannot be effectively carried out without a sound Terms of Reference that | ||
clearly sets out expectations | clearly sets out expectations of what is to be delivered. The concerned student organization shall take the lead in drafting the ToR. The process for developing the ToR should be a participatory and collaborative. It should involve the officials of the concerned student organization and the DILC. | ||
The following items indicate what each ToR should contain. | The following items indicate what each ToR should contain. | ||
'''1 Title''' | '''1 Title''' | ||
:State the title of what | :State the title of what project an organization will join in. | ||
'''2 [[Background information]]''' | '''2 [[Background information]]''' | ||
:Briefly describe the organization | :Briefly describe the organization. | ||
:Briefly discuss the project including objectives,expected outcomes, expected results,<br> | :Briefly discuss the project including objectives, expected outcomes, expected results,<br> | ||
major activities, duration, budget | major activities, duration, budget (if any). | ||
: Describe how the project fits | : Describe how the project fits or links into the objective of the student organization | ||
'''3 Purpose of the Partnership and of the Project''' | |||
: Who initiated the project/ partnership?<br/> | : Who initiated the project/ partnership?<br/> | ||
: Why is the project being undertaken?<br/> | : Why is the project being undertaken?<br/> | ||
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'''4 [[Evaluation of the project]]''' | '''4 [[Evaluation of the project]]''' | ||
: Specify the time frame, geographical coverage, the thematic coverage and/or project coverage. | : Specify the time frame, geographical coverage, the thematic coverage and/or project coverage. | ||
'''5 [[Deliverables]]''' | '''5 [[Deliverables]]''' | ||
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'''7 [[Logistics]]''' | '''7 [[Logistics]]''' | ||
: Identify the logistical support needed | : Identify the logistical support needed. | ||
'''Reference''' | |||
* http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0015/001561/156134E.pdf | |||
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Latest revision as of 16:41, 30 June 2009
Guidelines for Developing Terms of References
These guidelines aim to assist UP student organizations in the preparation of Terms of References (ToRs) for partnership activities with UPDILC
Introduction
A project cannot be effectively carried out without a sound Terms of Reference that clearly sets out expectations of what is to be delivered. The concerned student organization shall take the lead in drafting the ToR. The process for developing the ToR should be a participatory and collaborative. It should involve the officials of the concerned student organization and the DILC.
The following items indicate what each ToR should contain.
1 Title
- State the title of what project an organization will join in.
- Briefly describe the organization.
- Briefly discuss the project including objectives, expected outcomes, expected results,
major activities, duration, budget (if any).
- Describe how the project fits or links into the objective of the student organization
3 Purpose of the Partnership and of the Project
- Who initiated the project/ partnership?
- Why is the project being undertaken?
- What are the objectives of the project / partnership?
- Who are the key users and target audiences?
- Specify the time frame, geographical coverage, the thematic coverage and/or project coverage.
- Specify Deliverable
6 Schedule
- Draw up an indicative timeframe indicating when the deliverables are due
- Schedule meetings for updates and date of presentation of output
- Identify the logistical support needed.
Reference