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'''RAHUL ACHARYA'''

{{copy edit|date=October 2013}}

The '''Logical Framework Approach (LFA)''' is a management tool mainly used for designing, [[Monitoring and Evaluation|monitoring and evaluating]] [[international development]] projects. Variations of this tool is known as '''Goal Oriented Project Planning (GOPP)''' or '''Objectives Oriented Project Planning (OOPP)'''.

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==Background==

CAREER OBJECTIVE

The Logical Framework Approach was developed in 1969 for the [[U.S. Agency for International Development]] (USAID), based on a worldwide study by Leon J. Rosenberg, a principal of Fry Consultants Inc. <ref>[http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PNADW881.pdf Final Report, Contract csd-2510, July 24, 1970]</ref> From 1970 to 1971, 30 countries adopted the method, under the guidance of Practical Concepts Incorporated (PCI), founded by Rosenberg. <ref>[http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/pnaec576.pdf Practical Concepts Incorporated, "Guidelines for Teaching Logical Framework Concepts"]</ref>

It is widely used by multilateral donor organizations, such as [[Agencia Española de Cooperación Internacional para el Desarrollo|AECID]], [[Deutsche Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit|GIZ]], [[Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency|SIDA]], [[Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation|NORAD]], [[DFID]], [[UNDP]], [[European Commission|EC]] and the [[Inter-American Development Bank]]. Some [[Non-governmental organization|non-governmental organizations (NGOs)]] offer LFA training to ground-level field staff. <ref>[http://www2.lse.ac.uk/researchAndExpertise/units/CARR/pdf/R&R-24-Winter-2012.pdf Fernando, Renuka. "Getting on With It: Monitoring and Evaluation in the Third Sector" Risk and Regulation. London School of Economics. Winter 2012.]</ref> It has also gained popularity in the private sector{{Citation needed|date=June 2014}}. Terry Schmidt has been active in extending LFA.

To be a value based professional in the corporate world with a determination to ¬¬¬¬¬perform better and to hold the values of integrity, ethics and professionalism as the ground rules to excel in the career.

The Logical Framework continues to gain adherents, remarkable for a management tool invented more than 40 years ago. This phenomenon has been the subject of several, doctoral theses-- e.g., Daniel Martinez.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

In the 1990s, it was often mandatory for aid organizations to use the method in their project proposals, although its use has become increasingly optional in recent years.

Highly experienced Sales and Service Engineer with strong background in software/hardware computer repair (field and lab) and IT network system administration. Qualified for the following

• Deliver on line and on site product demonstrations (as required or requested).

Travel, as needed, to industry events, prospect and partner sites

Develop product training material.

• Additional responsibilities include providing on-site support, handling

Technical

Presentations at trade shows and conferences; and ensuring proactive

• Communications with customers of ensure customer satisfaction.

• Troubleshooting, analyzing and repairing problems of computer elements such

• Desktop laptops and various components/peripherals of an IT network.

• Performing computer installation and operating system configuration in designated networks.

• Proficient in LAN, WAN, and network installation, monitor, and programming.

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The Logical Framework Approach is sometimes confused with Logical Framework (LF or Log frame). Whereas the Logical Framework Approach is a project design methodology, the Log Frame is a document.

==Description==

The text below describes the document, not the global methodology of project design. For the brief description of the LFA as a design methodology, see for example the page [http://lgausa.com/logframe_approach.htm], and for the thorough description see for example [http://www.ausaid.gov.au/ausguide/Documents/ausguideline3.3.pdf AusGuideline 3.3 The Logical Framework Approach] cited in "External links" section.

The Logical Framework takes the form of a four-by-four project table. The four rows are used to describe four different types of events that take place as a project is implemented: the project ''Activities'', ''Outputs'', ''Purpose'' and ''Goal'' (from bottom to top on the left hand side — see EC web site as under external links). The four columns provide different types of information about the events in each row. The first column is used to provide a ''Narrative'' description of the event. The second column lists one or more ''Objectively Verifiable Indicators'' (OVIs) of these events taking place. The third column describes the ''Means of Verification'' (MoV) where information will be available on the OVIs, and the fourth column lists the ''Assumptions''. Assumptions are external factors that it is believed could influence (positively or negatively) the events described in the narrative column. The list of assumptions should include those factors that potentially impact on the success of the project, but which cannot be directly controlled by the project or program managers. In some cases these may include what could be ''killer assumptions'', which if proved wrong will have major negative consequences for the project. A good project design should be able to substantiate its assumptions, especially those with a high potential to have a negative impact.

===Temporal logic model===

WORK EXPERIENCE

The core of the Logical Framework is the "temporal logic model" that runs through the matrix. This takes the form of a series of connected propositions:

*If these Activities are implemented, and these Assumptions hold, then these Outputs will be delivered

*If these Outputs are delivered, and these Assumptions hold, then this Purpose will be achieved.

*If this Purpose is achieved, and these Assumptions hold, then this Goal will be achieved.

These are viewed as a hierarchy of hypotheses, with the project/program manager sharing responsibility with higher management for the validity of hypotheses beyond the output level. Thus, Rosenberg brought the essence of scientific method to non-scientific endeavors.

 Sales and Service Engineer at Computer Park, India

From March 2010- April 2013

Performance Summary

• Attend pre-sales client meetings and presentations with account representatives.

• Determine scope and develop proposals.

• Identify client requirements: (technical requirements, client infrastructure, configuration, and requirements), technical design

• (Including solution configurations and diagrams) and planning phases of the sales cycle utilizing cisco products and partners.

The "Assumptions" column is of great importance in clarifying the extent to which project/program objectives depend on external factors, and greatly clarify "[[force majeure]]" — of particular interest when the [[Canadian International Development Agency]] (CIDA) at least briefly used the LFA as the essence of contracts.

• Work with Services Group to ensure successful delivery of solutions to customers

Installed, repaired, maintained, and upgraded desktop and notebook computers; performed maintenance on printers.

• Participated in on-site training sessions.

• Attended IT forums, conferences, and networking events.

The LFA can also be useful in other contexts, both personal and corporate. When developed within an organization, it can be a means of articulating a common interpretation of the objectives of a project and how they will be achieved. The indicators and means of verification force clarifications as one would for a scientific endeavor: "you haven't defined it until you say how you will measure it." Tracking progress against carefully defined output indicators provides a clear basis for monitoring progress; verifying purpose and goal level progress then simplifies '''evaluation'''. Given a well constructed logical framework, an informed skeptic and a project advocate should be able to agree on exactly what the project attempts to accomplish, and how likely it is to succeed—in terms of programmatic (goal-level) as well as project (purpose-level) objective.

 Sales and Service Engineer at Sky Line Computers, India from Feb 2009- Jan 2010

Performance Summary

• Provide the implementation team with all necessary documentation for the successful completion of the project (including solution configurations and diagrams).Provide pre-sales support for new and existing customers

• Monitored and Performed customer services on different firms’ departments and resolved hardware and software technical problems in the system elements after detailed analysis, including computer failures and software malfunctioning

• Administered IT systems of firms and made recommendations to senior managers regarding hardware replacements, upgrades and new installations required.

• Maintained records of hardware issues, performance and supplies.

KEY SKILLS & STRENGHTS

• Customer service oriented: Ability to serve and communicate with different types of customers efficiently.

• Effective time management – Can solve complex system problems in minimum time

• Managing and Maintaining the Servers, PC’s, Routers and Switches.

• Configuring, Managing and Maintaining Networking Equipments.

• Network processing, centralized and distributive network connection

• Installing, configuring and administering network technologies

• Installed and configured workstations for IP/IPX based LAN

• Installed and configured DHCP Client/Server

• Implemented HP-Open view for network management

• Monitoring servers using BMC patrol Express

• Backup Management, Reporting and Recovery

• Disaster Recovery

• Virus Protection and Eradication

• Maintenance of MS Exchange Environment

TECHNICAL SKILLS: COMPUTER HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE

• Operating Systems – Win XP, 7, 8, NT, 2013, OS X and Linux-based OS.

• Microsoft Office suites – 2003/2007/2010, QuickBooks and Tally 9.

• MS Exchange, Antivirus and firewall.

• Various types of PC hardware such as, Apple/Mac, Dell, HP and Toshiba.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

• Awarded Diploma in Professional Diploma in Network Engineering, CCNA CCNP,NNP,MCSE,REDHAT,

(2years) from Keltron REC. 2010-2012.

• Diploma in Computer Hardware Networking from Corona Microsoft

Academy 2007 - 2009.

One of its purposes/early uses was to identify the span of control of 'project management'. In some countries with less than perfect governance and managerial systems, it became an excuse for failure. Externally sourced technical assistance managers were able to say we have implemented all the activities foreseen and produced the outputs required of us, but because of the sub-optimal systems in the country, which are beyond the control of the project's management we have not achieved the purpose(s) and so the goal has not been attained.

PERSONAL PROFILE

Name : Rahul SomanAcharya.

Date of Birth : 07-08-1989.

Sex : Male.

Nationality : Indian.

Religion & Caste : Hindu,Vishwa Brahmin.

Marital Status : Single.

Languages Known : English, Hindi, Tamil, and Malayalam.

Mobile Phone No. : [phone].

E-Mail Id : [e-mail]

Permanent Address : Rahul Nivas, Thrikodithanam P.O

Changanacherry, India.

==Handbooks==

[http://www.norad.no/en/tools-and-publications/publications/publication?key=109408 The Logical Framework Approach, Handbook for objectives-oriented planning], Fourth edition, [[Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation|NORAD]], 1999, ISBN 82-7548-160-0.

Strategic Project Management Made Simple: Practical Tools for Leaders and Teams, by Terry Schmidt. (Wiley, 2009) ISBN 978-0-470-41158-2

I hereby declare that all the information given above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Rahul Soman Acharya

[http://usaidprojectstarter.org/sites/default/files/resources/pdfs/The-Logical-Framework-A-Managers-Guide.pdf The Logical Framework: A Manager's Guide to a Scientific Approach to Design and Evaluation, by Practical Concepts, Incorporated, 1979]

==References==

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==External links==

* USAID-related [http://dec.usaid.gov/index.cfm?p=search.getSqlResults&q_webcol=logframe logical framework documents] available through USAID's ''Development Experience System (DEXS)''.

* [http://www.mande.co.uk/logframe.htm Working with the Logical Framework] Explanations of how the Logical Framework works.

* [http://ciaris.ilo.org/english/tos/actcycle/planific/methodes/fiche_7.htm Centre for Informatic Apprenticeship and Resources in Social Inclusion] Short description.

* [http://www.ausaid.gov.au/ausguide/Documents/ausguideline3.3.pdf AusGuideline 3.3 The Logical Framework Approach]

* [http://ec.europa.eu/europeaid/multimedia/publications/publications/manuals-tools/t101_en.htm Project Cycle Management Guidelines] (European Commission)

* [http://www2.lse.ac.uk/researchAndExpertise/units/CARR/pdf/R&R-24-Winter-2012.pdf Fernando, Renuka. "Getting on With It: Monitoring and Evaluation in the Third Sector" Risk and Regulation. London School of Economics. Winter 2012.]

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