Guidelines for Developing TOR

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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 and what is to be delivered. The concerned student organization is responsible for drafting the ToR. The process for developing the ToR should be a participatory/ collaborative one that involves 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 DILC project an organization will join in.

2 Background information

Briefly describe the organization

Briefly discuss the project including objectives,expected outcomes, expected results,

major activities, duration, budget and legislative authority and mandate. It should answer
why, when and how the project was established.

Describe how the project fits/ 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?

4 Evaluation of the project

Specify the time frame, geographical coverage, the thematic coverage and/or project coverage.

Should answer the ff questions:

What measures have been taken during planning and implementation to ensure that the project was done

effectively and efficiently given the resources?

Have the outputs been delivered in a timely manner?

Could the activities and outputs been delivered with fewer resources without reducing their quality and quantity?

Could more activities and outputs have been delivered with the same resources?

5 Deliverables

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

7 Logistics

Identify the logistical support needed such as materials and office space.