Iraq Governance and Performance Accountability Project IGPA/Takamul Task Order 3 Subtask 1 Work Plan FY20 Q-3

The project's Reform Coordinator will assist the Deputy Prime Minister's Office (DPMO) in improving public services and promoting e-services for selective services. The Coordinator will also support the KRG's decentralization and coordinate implementation of reforms related to public financial management (PFM) within KRG ministries. The quarterly work plan for FY20 Q-3 outlines eight key activities to be implemented from April 1, 2020, to June 30, 2020. Activity 1 involves assisting KRG counterparts and relevant stakeholders in the day-to-day operationalization of IMS-related reforms. This includes participating in discussions about business process reengineering, providing information about available internal assistance or external stakeholder assistance, and keeping the Prime Minister's Office up to date on key reform programs related to IMS, Xizmat, and other reforms. Activity 2 focuses on serving as the key interlocutor with USAID on KRG reforms and on DPMO technical assistance requests. The Reform Coordinator will provide updates to USAID about the progress of reforms in the KRI region, assist with arranging meetings, and advise KRG on the assistance provided by USAID and the potential of further engagement through the IGPA/Takamul Project. Activity 3 involves ensuring the development of scopes of work for DPMO technical assistance requests. The Reform Coordinator will work with relevant KRG stakeholders to develop scopes of work for technical assistance and communicate them with USAID, the World Bank, the European Union, or other donor organizations. This includes assisting in updating the term of reference for the payroll system and preparing the requirement list for a business registry system. Activity 4 focuses on coordinating with all other KRG reform initiatives to avoid duplication of efforts, build international support, and exchange information and organize when appropriate. The Reform Coordinator will coordinate directly with the Ministry of Planning (MOP), discuss other projects/assistance offered to KRG departments with members of the International Reform Coordination Task Force (IRCTF), and support PFM reforms implemented by the World Bank and funded by the European Union. The quarterly work plan outlines specific milestones and timelines for each activity, including the preparation of legislation proposals, engagement with stakeholders, and the transfer of updating the Xizmat portal to the Department of Coordination and Follow-up (DCF). The Reform Coordinator will also assist in publishing translated services to English and Arabic and assist in the rollout of the Xizmat mobile app. The full period of performance for Task Order 3 Subtask 1 is September 1, 2019, through August 31, 2020. The quarterly work plan is a detailed implementation plan that aligns with the KRG reform priorities to increase the efficiency of public services, advance e-government initiatives, and improve public financial management and oversight.