Implementation

The planning and implementation of BWC will occur in collaboration between OPPF Headquarters New York, OPPF Kenya and OPPF Sweden.  OPPF Kenya with in-country staff being the essential component, providing necessary local expertise and knowledge.

To reach optimal outcome and ensure sustainability of the BWC, participation  by  key  stakeholders  in  all  stages  of  the  project  cycle  is   essential to  enable  and  build  shared  ownership  and  consensus  of  a  project’s  goal.    The  approach  must   clarify  the  political  and  socio-­economic  environment  and  the  assumptions  on  which  the  project  is  based,   as  well  as  the  project  purpose  (objectives).

The project will be planned and implemented in close collaboration and consultation with local governments, communities and civil society organisations and women’s initiatives. The involvement  of  stakeholders,  particularly  women, is essential in all phases of the project and in particular in the  identification  of  goals  and  activities. OPPF is committed to the principle of participation, believing that stakeholders who benefit from the project should be consulted over decisions which affect their lives.

Active local community networks will meet regularly and conduct periodical needs assessments and review, monitor, and observe emerging issues and needs. Members of local committees and community-based institutions are equipped and empowered to lead and manage the empowerment / development process in their communities. OPPF will partner with local organisation and women initiatives to enhance women’s role in society.

Consultations and collaboration with governments, regional and local organizations, international and non-governmental organizations and local and national networks and mechanisms are encouraged throughout the project planning and implementation process.

The project will focus on different levels of action, including but not limited to service delivery, outreach and awareness-raising, capacity development, partnership building, advocacy, and accountability/monitoring mechanisms. Realistic and workable strategies at the grassroots level demonstrated to increase women’s empowerment, dedicated to advancing women’s rights and achieving gender equality will be used.

A Project Cycle Management Manual will ensure that project preparation  and  management  are  streamlined   and   follow  a  standardised   format.   This way, the project   will   be   more   predictable   for   donors,   recipients,   programme   officers   and   management   alike.

Project  identification  will be  done  through  field   missions   to   thoroughly understand   the   issues   to   be   addressed.      Previous   efforts   are   to   be   explored,   stakeholders   identified   as   partners   in   the   project   identification,   design   and   implementation.  Already in place women shelters, orphanages, health clinics etc will be visited.  Through   this   process,   issues,   problems   and   objectives   are   to   be  clearly   identified   providing   a   framework   for   project  design.

Monitoring   and   review   will  be   utilized   as   a   management  tool  to  ensure  that  the  project  is  on  track  to  meet  its  objectives  and  to  ensure  success.  All phases in the project cycle will be guided by relevant UN Conventions, instruments that provide an international and regional legal framework for women’s empowerment and gender equality.

In the construction of the BWC,  (environmental) sustainability, local capacity building  and the supporting of local enterprises are key. The BWC will be constructed using local and available resources and material. Local labour will be employed to the extent possible.

In terms of maintenance of the Centre, staff will be recruited locally and when necessary, provided with sufficient training.