Project Management in Anticipatory Action

Effective project management and precise execution of activities are fundamental to the success of Anticipatory Action. Our comprehensive solution manages AA projects from trigger setup to beneficiary assistance distribution.

Humanitarian project management team coordination

Roles and Responsibilities

Anticipatory Action relies on active participation of various stakeholders with distinct roles

Technical Experts
Hydro-meteorological, GIS, and social science experts
  • Design and maintain Early Warning Systems
  • Define trigger modalities
  • Provide forecasting insights
  • Implement anticipatory actions
Government Agencies
DHM, NDRRMA, Municipalities
  • Integrate AA protocols into disaster management
  • Establish coordination mechanisms
  • Allocate resources and budget
Donors & NGOs
International and local organizations
  • Provide funding and resources
  • Monitor implementation challenges
  • Collaborate with local partners
Communities
Local organizations and affected populations
  • Participate in preparedness drills
  • Implement AA measures
  • Provide local knowledge and needs assessment
Rahat Platform Roles
Specific roles and permissions within the Rahat system
Admin

Full system management, user roles, fund management, vendor approvals

Manager

Activity management, communications, beneficiary lists, reports

Viewer

View project details, reports, transaction logs (read-only)

Vendor

Redeem cash or in-kind funds to beneficiaries

Beneficiary

Receive SMS/IVR communications and funds

Predefined Activities (Early Actions)

Pre-agreed activities designed to address potential risks implemented in the "window of opportunity"

Pre-positioning emergency supplies
Evacuating vulnerable populations or livestock
Reinforcing infrastructure
Pre-registering families for assistance
Distributing cash assistance and hygiene kits
Cleaning drains and strengthening embankments
Early harvesting support for vulnerable groups
Setting up help desks at evacuation centers
Disseminating early warnings and awareness campaigns

Key Selection Criteria

"No regrets" and "Do No Harm" principles
Feasible within forecast lead time
Aligned with community priorities
Evidence-based effectiveness

Key Management Features

Comprehensive tools for effective anticipatory action project management

Real-Time Activity Management

Track project activities with status updates (Work In Progress, Completed, Delayed, Not Started) and document uploads for transparency.

Automated Trigger System

Set predefined trigger statements linked with forecasting data sources for automatic activation of early actions.

Multi-Channel Communication

Automated SMS, IVR, and voice calls to stakeholders and beneficiaries when triggers are activated.

Blockchain Accountability

Immutable records of decisions, multi-signature triggers, and transparent audit trails for enhanced accountability.

Offline Functionality

Rahat Lite mobile app enables field operations in remote areas with automatic data synchronization when connectivity returns.

Comprehensive Reporting

Generate real-time reports on activity completion, beneficiary data, and fund flows with date filtering and export capabilities.

Accountability & Transparency

Critical cross-cutting issues ensuring effective anticipatory action implementation

Transparency Measures
Blockchain-based immutable records
Real-time monitoring and reporting
Multi-signature trigger mechanisms
Comprehensive audit trails
Decision Recording
Detailed communication logs
Anticipatory action diaries
M&E plans and post-activation reports
Lessons-learned documentation

Reporting time reduced from weeks to less than 24 hours through automated systems.

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