Phase 3 – Team and Resource Planning (Weeks 2–8)

Objectives

Ensure the necessary people, tools, and resources are ready before implementation begins.

Activities

Staffing Plan

Determine:

• Required positions.
• Duration of appointments.
• Reporting structures.
• Recruitment timelines.

Potential roles include:

• Project Manager
• Research Fellows
• Data Scientists
• AI Researchers
• Research Assistants
• Policy Analysts
• Monitoring and Evaluation Officers
• Communications Officers
• Consultants
• Administrative support staff

Recruitment Preparation

Prepare:

• Terms of Reference (TORs).
• Job descriptions.
• Interview schedules.
• Selection criteria.
• Consultancy agreements.

Resource Planning

Identify required:

• Software licenses.
• Research tools.
• Survey platforms.
• Computing infrastructure.
• Data storage requirements.
• Workspace requirements.
• Meeting platforms.

For AI projects, consider:

• Cloud computing requirements.
• GPU access requirements.
• Data management infrastructure.
• Responsible AI compliance tools.
• Security requirements.

Outputs

• Staffing plans completed.
• Recruitment packages prepared.
• Resource requirements documented.
• Procurement needs identified.