Programmatic Partnership

Questions and Answers on WEN Programmatic/Project-Based Partnership Procedures & Process

What Do We Mean By WEN Programmatic/Project-Based Partnership?

WEN’s Programmatic/Project-based partnership is a time‑bound, goal‑specific collaboration to deliver a defined project with clear scope, roles, budget, KPIs, and close‑out.

When Do We Partner on Programs or Projects?

  • When we want to co‑deliver one initiative (e.g., campaign, pilot, toolkit).
  • We need a need a clear start/end date, milestones, and shared responsibilities.
  • We want measurable results without a long‑term alliance.

What Are Some of the Essentials (Checklist)?

  • Scope & Objectives: What are we delivering? (1–3 outcomes)
  • Timeline & Milestones: Start/end dates, key checkpoints
  • Roles & RACI: Lead, support, approver, informed.
  • Budget & Resourcing: Cash/in‑kind, payment schedule, procurement rules.
  • Compliance & Safeguarding: Codes of conduct, PSEA, background checks.
  • Data & Privacy: What data, lawful basis, cross‑border, retention.
  • Information‑Sharing: Approved channels; what cannot be shared.

What Are Some of the Expected Documents?

  • Project Agreement or SOW (with annexed Workplan & KPIs).
  • Budget & Payment Terms is required.
  • Safeguarding/PSEA + Data‑Sharing Addendum.

Some Additional Quick Tips

  • Write outcomes first; design activities second.
  • Capability Assessment.
  • Launch with a kickoff; finish with a lessons‑learned brief.