Planning and Projects Department

Al-Dhahiriya Municipality

The Planning and Projects Department is a pivotal department within Al-Dhahiriya Municipality. It plays a fundamental role in guiding local development and implementing development projects in accordance with community needs, the municipality's development plan priorities, and national policies for local authorities.

Department Sections:

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Section
Urban Planning, Projects, and Studies Section
Project Implementation Supervision Section – Works

First: General Objective of the Department

The department aims to plan, prepare, and manage development and infrastructure projects in Al-Dhahiriya City, ensuring optimal resource utilization, achieving sustainable development, and improving the level of services provided to citizens.

Second: Main Tasks and Responsibilities

Development Plan Preparation:

Preparing and updating the local development plan (strategic and medium-term).
Aligning proposed projects with the needs of the local community.
Coordinating with other municipal departments during plan preparation.

Project Development:

Proposing development and service project ideas.
Preparing project proposals and preliminary feasibility studies.
Defining objectives, beneficiary groups, and performance indicators for each project.

Project Management and Implementation

Supervising the implementation of approved projects in coordination with all municipal departments and divisions.
Monitoring timelines and estimated costs.
Ensuring compliance with technical specifications and donor requirements.

Coordination with Donors

Communicating with local and international funding institutions.
Preparing project proposals according to donor templates.
Following up on agreements and memoranda of understanding related to projects.

Monitoring and Evaluation

Preparing periodic progress reports on projects.
Evaluating the developmental and social impact of implemented projects.
Documenting lessons learned and improving future performance.

Data Management and Documentation

Maintaining and archiving project documents.
Developing databases for implemented and ongoing projects.
Supporting transparency and accountability requirements.

Third: Types of Projects Supervised by the Department

Infrastructure projects (roads, water, sanitation).
Developmental and economic projects.
Environmental and waste management projects.
Renewable energy projects.
Social and community projects.
Digital transformation projects and the development of municipal services.