Intermediate level · Module 3: Risk, Safeguarding and Do No Harm · Lesson 1 of 3
Risk Registers
Identify, rate and respond to project risks.
In this lesson you will
- Identify project risks
- Plan and monitor mitigation
Key concepts
risk registerlikelihood and impactmitigationowners
The lesson
Risks include insecurity, road access, price rises, staff turnover, community resistance and delayed funding.
Rate each by likelihood and impact, plan mitigation and assign an owner.
Review the register monthly and update it as the situation changes.
Step by step
- List risks.
- Rate them.
- Plan mitigation.
- Assign owners and review dates.
Practice activity
Build the WASH risk register.
Expected result: A rated, owned risk register.
Check your understanding
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How are risks rated?
Show answer
By likelihood and impact.
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How often should the register be reviewed?
Show answer
At least monthly.
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