Course Overview
Large-scale infrastructure projects are the backbone of national development, yet they often suffer from performance gaps, cost overruns, and misalignment with long-term sovereign objectives. This 10-day intensive training course is designed to equip senior officials and project leaders with a high-level strategic framework for managing infrastructure as a vehicle for national transformation. It moves beyond basic project management to focus on "Performance Excellence"—integrating rigorous monitoring, data-driven decision-making, and socio-economic impact assessment to ensure every dollar invested contributes to the national vision.
The course curriculum explores the entire lifecycle of strategic infrastructure, from feasibility and alignment with National Development Plans (NDPs) to complex risk mitigation and digital performance tracking. Participants will engage with modern methodologies such as the Balanced Scorecard for infrastructure, Value for Money (VfM) audits, and Public-Private Partnership (PPP) performance optimization. By bridging the gap between technical execution and political-economic goals, this course ensures that large-scale projects are not just completed, but are successful in delivering sustainable national value.
Upon the successful completion of this Strategic Infrastructure Performance Management: Aligning Large-Scale Projects with National Goals Training Course
participants will be able to:
ü Align infrastructure project portfolios with national strategic goals and economic visions.
ü Design and implement robust Performance Measurement Systems (PMS) for large-scale assets.
ü Conduct comprehensive Value for Money (VfM) and socio-economic impact assessments.
ü Manage complex stakeholder relationships and political-economic risks.
ü Leverage digital technologies and BIM for real-time infrastructure performance tracking.
ü Optimize the financial performance of projects through innovative funding and cost-control mechanisms.
Training Methodology
The course is designed to be highly interactive, challenging and stimulating. It will be an instructor led training and will be delivered using a blended learning approach comprising of:
ü Case study analysis of global "Mega-Projects" and their outcomes.
ü Interactive strategy whiteboarding and peer-to-peer benchmarking.
ü Simulation exercises on risk mitigation and resource allocation.
ü Guest lectures from industry experts and veteran infrastructure leaders.
ü Practical Session: Developing a Strategic Alignment Matrix for a current national project.
Our facilitators are seasoned industry professionals with years of expertise in their chosen fields. All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English.
Who Should Attend?
This Strategic Infrastructure Performance Management: Aligning Large-Scale Projects with National Goals Training Course would be suitable for, but not limited to:
ü Director Generals and Commissioners in Infrastructure Ministries
ü Senior Project Managers overseeing multi-billion dollar developments
ü Policy Makers and Economic Advisors
ü Infrastructure Finance Specialists and PPP Unit Heads
ü Public Works Engineers and Urban Planners
ü Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialists in the public sector
Personal benefits
ü Gain mastery in high-level strategic management specifically for large-scale projects.
ü Develop specialized skills in aligning technical projects with national policy.
ü Enhance leadership profile within government or international development circles.
ü Master the use of advanced KPIs and dashboards for executive reporting.
Organizational benefits
ü Significant reduction in project wastage, delays, and cost overruns.
ü Improved alignment between departmental outputs and national treasury goals.
ü Enhanced institutional capacity to manage complex Public-Private Partnerships.
ü Greater transparency and accountability in infrastructure spending.
ü Course Duration: 10 Days
ü Training Fee
o Physical Training: USD 3,000
o Online / Virtual Training: USD 2,500
Module 1: The Infrastructure-Strategy Link: Aligning Projects with National Visions
ü Understanding National Development Plans (NDPs) and Sovereign Goals.
ü Identifying the strategic "Why" behind large-scale projects.
ü Cascading national objectives to project-level outcomes.
ü Global trends in infrastructure-led growth.
ü Practical Session: Mapping a major project to specific Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Module 2: Governance Frameworks for Large-Scale Infrastructure
ü Institutional structures for effective project oversight.
ü The role of the Prime Minister’s or President’s Delivery Units.
ü Anti-corruption measures and transparency in infrastructure.
ü Policy consistency and long-term commitment.
ü Practical Session: Designing a governance hierarchy for a multi-agency project.
Module 3: Feasibility and Economic Impact Assessment (EIA)
ü Beyond technical feasibility: Socio-economic viability.
ü Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) in the public interest.
ü Forecasting indirect economic benefits (jobs, trade, connectivity).
ü Environmental and social safeguard requirements.
ü Practical Session: Evaluating a case study project using the Economic Rate of Return (ERR).
Module 4: Strategic Infrastructure Planning and Lifecycle Management
ü Strategic Asset Management (SAM) concepts.
ü Planning for 30-50 year lifecycles.
ü Integration of transport, energy, and digital infrastructure.
ü Decommissioning and renewal strategies.
ü Practical Session: Creating a 20-year lifecycle maintenance plan for a major road or port.
Module 5: Performance Measurement: Designing KPIs for National Impact
ü Moving from output (miles of road) to outcome (hours saved/trade increased).
ü Developing a Balanced Scorecard for Infrastructure.
ü Benchmarking performance against international standards.
ü Data quality and integrity in reporting.
ü Practical Session: Drafting a Performance Scorecard for a national utility project.
Module 6: Value for Money (VfM) in Public Infrastructure Spending
ü The 3 Es: Economy, Efficiency, and Effectiveness.
ü Qualitative vs. Quantitative Value for Money.
ü Public Sector Comparator (PSC) analysis.
ü Auditing for value during the construction phase.
ü Practical Session: Conducting a mock VfM audit on a completed hospital or railway project.
Module 7: Financial Structuring and Performance-Based Budgeting
ü Diversifying funding: Sovereign bonds, pension funds, and grants.
ü Performance-linked disbursement models.
ü Managing debt-to-GDP ratios in infrastructure finance.
ü Contingent liabilities in large projects.
ü Practical Session: Building a project financial model with performance-based milestones.
Module 8: Managing Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) Performance
ü Designing Performance-Based Contracts (PBCs).
ü Availability payments vs. user-pay models.
ü Risk sharing and transfer mechanisms.
ü Monitoring private sector service delivery standards.
ü Practical Session: Drafting a Key Performance Indicator (KPI) list for a PPP highway concession.
Module 9: Risk Management in Strategic Mega-Projects
ü Identifying "Black Swan" events in infrastructure.
ü Managing geological, political, and financial volatility.
ü Resilience planning and climate-risk adaptation.
ü Insurance and hedging strategies for large works.
ü Practical Session: Developing a Strategic Risk Register for a regional energy project.
Module 10: Digital Transformation: BIM and Smart Infrastructure Management
ü Building Information Modeling (BIM) for performance tracking.
ü Internet of Things (IoT) sensors in structural health monitoring.
ü Using Big Data for predictive maintenance.
ü Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for spatial alignment.
ü Practical Session: Demo of a Smart Infrastructure Dashboard for real-time asset tracking.
Module 11: Sustainable and Green Infrastructure Performance
ü Carbon footprint assessment of large projects.
ü Circular economy principles in construction.
ü Investing in Nature-Based Solutions (NBS).
ü ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) reporting for infra-finance.
ü Practical Session: Calculating the "Green Premium" for a sustainable housing project.
Module 12: Stakeholder Engagement and Political Risk Management
ü Mapping power and interest: Government, Community, and Investors.
ü Strategic communication and narrative management.
ü Managing land acquisition and resettlement issues.
ü Negotiating with international financing institutions (IFIs).
ü Practical Session: Role-playing a community town-hall for a controversial dam project.
Module 13: Procurement Strategies for Performance Optimization
ü Best-Value vs. Least-Cost procurement.
ü Collaborative procurement models (Alliancing).
ü Supplier performance management and debarment.
ü Local content and SMEs integration into large projects.
ü Practical Session: Designing a "Quality-Based" tender evaluation matrix.
Module 14: Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Frameworks for Large Projects
ü Real-time monitoring vs. periodic evaluation.
ü The Logical Framework (LogFrame) approach for infrastructure.
ü Establishing independent oversight commissions.
ü Reporting to Parliament and the public.
ü Practical Session: Building an M&E framework for a national fiber-optic backbone.
Module 15: Legal Frameworks and Dispute Resolution in Infrastructure
ü FIDIC and NEC contracts: Performance clauses.
ü Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in international projects.
ü Regulatory frameworks for utilities and transport.
ü Sovereign immunity and international arbitration.
ü Practical Session: Mock mediation of a delay-related construction claim.
Module 16: Asset Management: Ensuring Long-Term Performance of Finished Projects
ü Handover protocols from construction to operations.
ü Maintenance management systems and technology.
ü Financing long-term operations (O&M funds).
ü Repurposing and upgrading aging infrastructure.
ü Practical Session: Developing a 5-year post-completion maintenance budget.
Module 17: Leadership and Change Management in Infrastructure Delivery
ü Leading multi-disciplinary and multi-national teams.
ü Navigating political pressure while maintaining technical standards.
ü Fostering a performance culture in public agencies.
ü Conflict resolution in complex consortia.
ü Practical Session: Leadership simulation: Handling a project crisis with media and political fallout.
Module 18: Capstone: Designing a National Infrastructure Performance Dashboard
ü Integrating data from various sectors (Energy, Transport, Water).
ü Visualizing strategic alignment and progress.
ü Designing executive summaries for the Cabinet/Treasury.
ü Future-proofing the national project portfolio.
ü Practical Session: Group presentation of a comprehensive Performance Dashboard for a specific country profile.
About Our Trainers
Our trainers are internationally recognized infrastructure consultants and former high-ranking public officials with over 20 years of experience. They have successfully guided mega-projects across Africa, Asia, and Europe, specializing in sovereign strategy and PPP performance. They hold advanced certifications in PMP, PRINCE2, and Infrastructure Finance from leading global institutions.
Quality Statement
Phoenix Center for Policy, Research and Training is committed to technical rigor and practical relevance. We ensure our curriculum is aligned with the latest international standards (ISO 55000, FIDIC) and national development priorities. Every course is audited for impact and quality to ensure that participants leave with actionable strategic tools.
Tailor-Made Courses
We understand that every organization has unique challenges and opportunities as well as unique training needs. Phoenix Training Center offers tailor-made courses designed to address specific requirements and challenges faced by your team or organization. Whether you need a customized curriculum, a specific duration, or on-site delivery, we can adapt our expertise to provide a training solution that perfectly aligns with your objectives. We can customize this Course to focus on your industry, specific risk profile, or internal stakeholder dynamics. Contact us to discuss how we can create a bespoke training program that maximizes value and impact for your team. For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254720272325 / +254737296202 or Email training@phoenixtrainingcenter.com
ü Participants should be reasonably proficient in English.
ü Applicants must live up to Phoenix Center for Policy, Research and Training admission criteria.
Terms and Conditions
ü Discounts: Organizations sponsoring Four Participants will have the 5th attend Free
ü What is catered for by the Course Fees: Fees cater for all requirements for the training – Learning materials, Lunches, Teas, Snacks and Certification. All participants will additionally cater for their travel and accommodation expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
ü Certificate Awarded: Participants are awarded Certificates of Participation at the end of the training.
ü The program content shown here is for guidance purposes only. Our continuous course improvement process may lead to changes in topics and course structure.
ü Approval of Course: Our Programs are NITA Approved. Participating organizations can therefore claim reimbursement on fees paid in accordance with NITA Rules.
Booking for Training
Simply send an email to the Training Officer on training@phoenixtrainingcenter.com and we will send you a registration form. We advise you to book early to avoid missing a seat to this training. Or call us on +254720272325 / +254737296202
Payment Options
We provide 3 payment options, choose one for your convenience, and kindly make payments at least 5 days before the Training start date to reserve your seat:
ü Groups of 5 People and Above – Cheque Payments to: Phoenix Center for Policy, Research and Training Limited should be paid in advance, 5 days to the training.
ü Invoice: We can send a bill directly to you or your company.
ü Deposit directly into Bank Account (Account details provided upon request)
Cancellation Policy
ü Payment for all courses includes a registration fee, which is non-refundable, and equals 15% of the total sum of the course fee.
ü Participants may cancel attendance 14 days or more prior to the training commencement date.
ü No refunds will be made 14 days or less before the training commencement date. However, participants who are unable to attend may opt to attend a similar training course at a later date or send a substitute participant provided the participation criteria have been met.
Accommodation and Airport Transfer
For physical training attendees, we can assist with recommendations for accommodation near the training venue. Airport pick-up services can also be arranged upon request to ensure a smooth arrival. Please inform us of your travel details in advance if you require these services. For reservations contact the Training Officer on Email: training@phoenixtrainingcenter.com or on Tel: +254720272325 / +254737296202
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