Parliamentary Program Coordination Unit (PCU)

Parliamentary Programmes Coordination Unit (PCU) - Parliament of Zimbabwe

Vision

A leading Programme Coordination Unit in Zimbabwe recognised by the Donor Community.

Mission

To facilitate the mobilisation of resources and professionally manage financial and technical assistance and effectively coordinate the implementation of the Parliamentary Support Programme (PSP).

Mandate

The Parliamentary Programme Coordination Unit (PCU) coordinates the management of Parliament’s Project Portfolio funded by the Government of Zimbabwe and Development Partners. It facilitates the development of the Institutional Corporate Strategy that enables the sourcing of funds. The Directorate also coordinates the development of the Institutional Results Logic Model that encompasses the Theory of Change, Institutional Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) framework and feedback mechanisms to partners. It also manages Development Partner funds and supports project-related procurements. The PCU facilitates the coordination of CSO support and is responsible for the overall M&E reporting for Development Partner projects.

Key Pillars of the PCU

Programme and Partnership Coordination
Project Management
Project Financial Management
Monitoring and Evaluation
Programme Procurement

Responsibilities of the PCU

Programme and Partnership Coordination

Coordinate production of Programme Agreements or Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs).
Coordinate CSO partnerships in line with the Institutional Strategic Plan.
Coordinate mobilisation of resources for Parliament.

Project Financial Management

Consolidate work plans and budgets.
Produce monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.
Process payment requests and disburse funds.

Project Management

Develop project proposals and concept notes.
Manage Parliament’s project portfolio.
Coordinate implementation of Government and Development Partner funded projects.

Monitoring and Evaluation

Develop and implement institutional M&E frameworks and tools.
Track indicators and update monitoring systems such as DEVPROMIS.
Produce progress and assets verification reports.

Programme Procurement

Provide technical support to the Procurement Management Unit.
Develop procurement plans, EOIs, RFPs and manage service provider contracts.

Structure of the PCU

Chief Director Parliamentary Programmes (CDPP)
Parliament Programme Accountant (PPA)
One Monitoring & Evaluation Officer
Four Graduate Interns (Accounting, Monitoring & Evaluation, Procurement)

Projects Implemented During the 9th Parliament

Institutional Support for Governance and Public Finance Management (2022–2024)
Parliamentary Support Programme (2019–2023)
Tax and Accountability Enhancement Project (2020–2024)
Spotlight Initiative Project (2019–2023)