Deliverables October 2014-March 2015 Description especially if deviation from plan 1.6 Annual Report Was not required by DFID-R in 2014 but will be required at end of this 3rd project year in October 2015.CIDT to commence collection of data for a final project report. 2.1 Public Calls for Proposals (CFPs) Not applicable in Q2 because FMC recommends defer to 6 monthly rather than 3 monthly process. Next call will be June 2015 2.2 PPD / PD Screening Not applicable in Q2 because FMC recommends defer to 6 monthly rather than 3 monthly process. Next screening will be June 2015 2.7 Development of Sector Evaluation/Review Materials by Subject Matter Specialists This work has commenced but is still underway during Q3 since it was not concluded in Q2 as originally anticipated. 2.8 Training of National Pool and FMT by Subject Matter Specialists This work has commenced but is underway during Q3 and was not concluded in Q2 as originally anticipated. FMT is building on what was initiated under the CDKN project it has been 2.9 Private Sector Capacity Building with Partners BRD, PSF, BDS Ongoing FMT work – development of PS engagement strategy. 2.14 Internal Resource Mobilisation: Support to New Environmental Fiscal Reforms Out of the control of the FMT and is primarily dependent on other institutional processes. FONERWA can only play a technical support role.. 2.17 Development/Updating Knowledge Products for Dissemination (e.g. FONERWA Brochure, Project Briefs) Commenced but not completed and is further worked on during Q3. 2.18 Gathering & Disseminating Lessons Learned from Project Implementation Commenced but not completed and is being further worked on during Q3 STATUS AND PROGRESS AGAINST THE FMT WORK PLAN The reported sections below are written in reference to the FMT workplan given in Annex 1b. 1. FUND MANAGEMENT 1.1 Public Calls for Proposals (CFPs) In the 6th Public Call for Proposals, 61 Project Profile documents were received by the FMT from Private, Public, NGO and Academic organizations as categorized in the Table 2 below. The entire review process (up to the when comments were sent to the last applicant) took place within a 14 day period, thereby achieving the target of Project Profile Documents reviewed within 20 working days 1.2 PPD / PD Screening t going
Output Indicator 2.1 Number of initial local technical staff recruited who are retained at the end of the project period n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 3 Output Indicator 2.2: Fund Secretariat Management systems embedded Internal Operating Procedures (IOPs) and Job Descriptions (JDs) produced and implemented n/a n/a n/a n/a Organogram IOPs JDs operational MIS Performance Management Output Indicator 2.3: % of the Fund Secretariat made up of local technical staff 100 100 0 10 50 80 100 Output Indicator 2.4: Number of government of Rwanda staff recruited for the fund management secretariat 4 6 0 0 0 7 9 Output Indicator 2.1: Number of initial local technical staff recruited who are retained at the end of the project period Performance reporting against this indicator is not applicable, as it will be reported at the end of the project period. Output Indicator 2.2: Fund Secretariat Management systems embedded Performance against this indicator is expected to be reported against in June 2015. Output Indicator 2.3: % of the Fund Secretariat made up of local technical staff 100% of Fund secretariat is made up of local technical staff with 6 new staff members added to the already existing Fund Management Team. Output Indicator 2.4: Number of government of Rwanda staff recruited for the fund management secretariat In addition to the 4 new GoR staff, FMT recruited two more staff to the positions of Program Manager and Private sector specialist, thus, a total of 6 GoR staff have been recruited. An additional 7 positions have been advertised in the media to fulfil the approved organigram and strengthen the sustainability of the Fund following transition at the end of CIDT/DFID contract in September 2015. Output 3: Awareness and technical assistance support submission of good quality proposals
Output indicator 4.3: Evidence that lessons learnt are being used to adapt programme implementation Performance against this indicator milestone will be reported in June 2015. 3. Status of fonerwa risks and mitigation actions The key risks here below captured are primarily focused on institutional structures and arrangements of FONERWA. There has been elaborate consultations carried out to adequately inform the next steps. On the basis of the outputs of the consultations, a cabinet paper will be drafted in the next quarter to trigger policy level guidance and generate a final position to be presented to Cabinet for adoption which is projected to happen in June 2015. The elaborate risk management matrix for FONERWA is attached in Annex 3. This table below (Table 5) highlights key changes to risk rating within the quarter and describes any additional mitigation measures proposed. 5: Key changes to the risk rating Risk # Risk Risk rating change Rationale for change Additional Mitigation measure/action 4 in adoption of EIA fees collection procedures impacting the domestic capitalisation. low to medium impact rating Extended delays in execution of activity Extra effort and commitment from different levels is needed 7 MINECOFIN unwilling to contribute additional domestic resources to FONERWA Medium to Low likelihood It is the GoR mandate to ensure sustainability of the Fund. The instalment of match funding was disbursed and the second disbursement of 500m is planned next quarter this is GoR commitment, it is anticipated that future transfers will be made as usual in the budget cycles. 10 NEW The available private sector financial instruments and resources may not be sufficient and attractive to the private sector. Classified as medium importance/ medium probability Consultations with the private sector and related stakeholders Elaborate on private sector financing in the resources mobilisation strategy and engage DPs for funds purposely for private sector
financing. Evaluate current private sector financing instruments and introduce other relevant financial instruments. 18 The GoR may not be able to take over FONERWA financial responsiblities after the end of DFID support in September 2015 High to medium likelihood The likelihood of the risk happening is reduced from high to medium due to the systems in place under GoR arrangements and ownership from the relevant policy makers. FMT supported by external consultants to recommend to GoR the institutional positioning of FONERWA to guide decision making on institutional structure and arrangements that supports sustainability. The recommendations will inform the drafting of a cabinet paper to guide policy relevant discussions that will lead to a cabinet paper projected to be presented to cabinet in June 2015 19 Lack of adequate staff Medium to low likelihood Gradual recruitment of staff under GoR system. The FMT currently working under the CIDT contract is expected to continue with the Fund. - 20 Difficulty recruiting sufficiently skilled staff with relevant capability to manage the Fund. Medium to low likelihood Staff recruited have demonstrated skill and performance levels to effectively support fund operations. - 4. Progress Against The Capacity Development Plan