Outcome ARG_O_2

The office is adequately staffed to deliver programmes on budget, on time and on scope

In 2021 important improvements were achieved to deliver programmes on budget, on time and on scope. In terms of budget, the rate reached for programme expenditure was 87%, only 3% less than the 90% expected, with a utilization rate of 98%. The implementation of small grants and Partner Agreements (PCA), as well as joint procurement and contracting processes, reducing the administrative/operational time for implementation, had a great impact on the achievement of the execution. Other measures such as the support of a buyer and the revision of some functions from the regional office to be functional at the country level, helped to strengthen the team and streamline processes. Even though in the second semester 2021 there was a generalized increase of COVID-19 cases and measures for limiting circulation were implemented, the maintained teleworking modality allowed to continue delivering on time and scope. Only programmes One Victory Leads to Another and MPTF Covid-19 were affected due to the characteristics of their activities and population groups involved, but were granted extensions until April and March 2022, respectively. The appointment of a National Programme Coordinator in the middle of the year helped to improve the overall organization of the office. The office developed a re-programming exercise organizing the Country Program in three areas: Governance, Women, Peace and Security; Women's Economic Empowerment and Elimination of Gender Based Violence which contributed to a better organization and improved delivery.

The office is adequately staffed to deliver programmes on budget, on time and on scope

According to the analysis made, the office reached a 77,71% of delivery rate and 89,30% of utilization of total funds. In the meeting held on December 6th, the Regional Director Maria-Noel Vaeza approved the Strategic Note 2023-2025 and highlighted the quality of the Strategic Note. Similarly, the Resident Coordinator Claudia Mojica, gave her proof endorsement by e-mail on December 14th. Through this e-mail, she expressed her support for the Strategy Note and its contents, also mentioning her and the RCO's commitment to continue strengthening cooperation and joint work within the framework of the United Nations Coordination Team.