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04 — Remote management
Remote Programme Management Checklist
What must be in place before a programme is managed remotely through partners or field teams.
Before delegation
- Written division of responsibility between head office, field team and partner.
- Agreed reporting formats, frequency and deadlines.
- Independent verification arrangement separate from the implementing party.
During delivery
- Fixed check-in rhythm with named focal points.
- Exception reporting route for disruptions and access changes.
- Documented decision log for changes made in the field.
Assurance
- Sampled independent verification each cycle.
- Compliance screening of field expenditure.
- Periodic review of what could not be verified and why.
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