Project Cycle Management (PCM) trainer

The trainer shall design deliver and follow up on a structured PCM training program composed of four learning phases combining theoretical instruction practical case work and applied exercises.

He/she will be directly responsible for:

Training design and preparation

Develop a comprehensive PCM training curriculum tailored to the institutional context and operational needs of the NCPD.

Design training materials including manuals presentations templates exercises and case studies relevant to disability-focused public sector programming.

Adapt internationally recognized PCM tools (e.g. problem tree stakeholder analysis logical framework work planning) to NCPDs operational environment.

Prepare pre-training assessment tools to evaluate participants baseline competencies and learning needs.

Develop detailed session agendas for each training phase.

Training delivery (Four phases)

The consultant shall deliver the PCM training in four structured phases as follows:

Phase 1: Core PCM foundations (6 days) tentatively February 2026

Introduction to Project Cycle Management concepts and principles.

Project identification and problem analysis techniques.

Stakeholder analysis and participation approaches.

Logical Framework Approach (LFA) and results analysis.

Project formulation and activity planning.

Risk analysis and sustainability planning.

Phase 2: Applied project design and planning (3 days) tentatively April 2026

Practical exercises on concept note development.

Work planning and budgeting fundamentals.

Results-based planning and use of indicators.

Hands-on application using real NCPD project cases.

Phase 3: Monitoring reporting and adaptive management (3 days) tentatively May 2026

Introduction to monitoring systems and performance management.

Progress tracking reporting structures and accountability.

Interpretation of results and adaptive decision-making.

Simulation exercises on project reviews.

Phase 4: Consolidation and advanced PCM practice (3 days) tentatively December 2026

Review of applied PCM practices used by NCPD during the year.

Problem-solving clinics based on real institutional challenges.

Strengthening planning quality and result orientation.

Sustainability strategies and institutionalization of PCM practices.

Coaching and practical application

Facilitate group work and peer learning during training sessions.

Support staff in applying PCM tools to live projects and institutional plans.

Provide coaching during exercises and case work reviews.

Guide participants on transforming PCM concepts into operational planning.

Training evaluation and learning Assessment

Design pre- and post-training assessment tools.

Evaluate learning outcomes and participant performance.

Analyze training effectiveness and lessons learned.

Provide recommendations for institutionalizing PCM practices within NCPD.

Reporting and documentation

PCM handbook tailored to NCPD.

PCM tools and templates to be used by NCPD staff.

Final training report with assessment results and recommendations. challenges progress and achievements throughout the training cycle.

1. Deliverables

The Consultant shall be responsible for delivering the following outputs which together constitute the full scope of the PCM training assignment. Deliverables shall be submitted in English in editable format (MS Word / MS PowerPoint / Excel as appropriate) and validated by the AICS Project manager.

Deliverable 1. Inception and training package design

Timing: Within one weeks from contract start (3working days)

Format: Word.

Language: English (executive summary in Arabic).

Length: 10-15 pages

This deliverable shall include:

A detailed training methodology and pedagogical approach.

A consolidated training workplan and delivery schedule for all four phases.

A participant learning pathway defining targeted competency levels by phase.

Baseline assessment tools (pre-training questionnaire and diagnostic templates).

Phase-specific agendas and session plans.

Training design note explaining how PCM tools will be adapted to NCPDs operational context.

Deliverable 2. PCM Curriculum and training materials package

Timing: Before delivery of Phase 1(5 working days)

Format: PowerPoint Word Excel.

Language: Arabic (English versions where needed)

Length: 50 pages maximum

This deliverable shall consist of a complete PCM training package including:

Participant handbook covering all PCM concepts.

Presentation decks for all four training phases.

PCM templates and tools (problem tree stakeholder matrix logical framework work plans risk matrices basic budget templates).

Practical exercises and simulation materials.

Deliverable 3. Phase completion reports (4 reports)

One report shall be submitted after each training phase.

Timing: Within 5 days after each Phase (8 working days:2 days/report)

Format: Word Excel where applicable

Language: English (executive summary in Arabic)

Length: 6-8 pages maximum per report

Each report shall include:

Summary of sessions delivered.

Attendance list.

Summary of learning outcomes.

Description of exercises and group work outputs.

Key questions raised and responses.