The following categories should serve as a general guide for the type of information required in any Program Description request for VEGA services. This will not only provide valuable information needed by the member organizations to prepare the best program design but it will expedite VEGA’s quick turnaround time in accordance with its Full Review or Fast Track timelines.

VEGA understands that certain information requested may not be available and therefore may need to request for clarification on any of these categories before issuing a Request for Proposal to the alliance.

1. Title
2. Background
   As much general information on the country environment, historical perspective on Mission activities and specific information related to the proposed program.
3. Objectives
   This should include both the specific objectives of the program as well as the linkages to the Missions Strategic Objectives.
4. Statement of Work
   Would include any program description details and information relevant for preparing the most impactful program design proposal.
5. Staffing/Level of Effort
   Estimated number (and origin) of volunteers requested and/or the number of short-term/long-term consultants and local staff. Otherwise VEGA will recommend the most efficient combination of local staff, consultants and volunteers to accomplish the Mission’s program objectives.
6. Length of Commitment
   Proposed length of project, target start date.
7. Budget
   Estimated funding available for specific program request (or general indicators of level of effort or ceiling for the particular program).

Additional key documents for Request for Services include:

• VEGA Full Review Timeline
• VEGA Fast Track Timeline
• VEGA Program Design Evaluation Scorecard