This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Essential knowledge

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role

This includes

General context of development and humanitarian assistance environment and key components of the relief and development project cycle

Indepth understanding of technical design and legislative aspects of specific programs and project activities

Project management monitoring mechanisms evaluation and performance management

Program andor organisation structure including formal lines of reporting and responsibility

Emergency management concepts principles and guidelines

Problem solving and decision making techniques

Donor priorities and requirements

Contract provisions and management

WHS measures

Basic research demographic and economic analysis techniques

Data collection and techniques

Sectoral requirements

Relevant policies procedures and guidelines relating to issues such as

data collection and analysis

risk management

evaluation

security of personnel and assets

currency transactions and security

document storage and security

data gathering reporting and recording

evaluation methodologies

industry standard risk evaluation practices

relevant benchmarks in related areas

cross cultural awareness and sensitivity

relevant manuals and standards

Essential skills

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to

Effectively develop and produce implementation plan for specific projects or interventions

Effectively monitor implementation of activities and make necessary adjustments to the plan

Effectively identify personnel requirements develop terms of reference employ qualified persons monitor performance and make recommendations

Effectively ensure availability of tools and equipment develop and monitor appropriate mechanisms such as monitoring and contingency and prepare relevant plans and reports

Effectively communicate with work safely involve and mobilise key stakeholders including target communities key staff and others

Comply with relevant organisation international and donor standards policies procedures and requirements

In addition the candidate must be able to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role

These include the ability to

Develop planning processes

Conduct site investigation andor inspections

Monitor procedures and work progress

Make adjustments or changes to the design or plans

Interpret and apply relevant plans procedures and policies

Coordinate activities

Respond to identified problems and concerns in the field

Use safety equipment and personal protective equipment

Select and use appropriate technology

Work with people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds communicate effectively with a range of different audiences using appropriate communication and interpersonal techniques

Interpret and explain complex formal documents and systems and assist others to apply them in the workplace and prepare written advice and reports requiring reasoning and precision of expression

Evaluate and prioritise risks and use emergency risk modelling processes to estimate risk

Deal with ambiguous situations

Participate in a team environment to complete tasks

Identify problems and demonstrate appropriate response procedures

Initiate new ideas or work methodologies

Accurately plan and organise work activities

Assess tools machinery and equipment techniques

Apply skills in

project management and evaluation

use of communications equipment including telephone radio satellite phone fax and email

identification of stakeholders

consultation and negotiation with stakeholders

risk analysis

problem definition

adaptability

presentation

efficient management of self responsibilities and timelines for completion of work

use of effective thinking problem solving and conceptual techniques

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this unit of competency

The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills

The application of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or realistically simulated workplace

Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices safety requirements and environmental constraints

Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of situations relevant to the workplace

The circumstantial or unsolicited testimony of project participants governments or other nongovernment organisations regarding ethical behaviour should be considered as significant evidence in relation to this unit

Access and equity considerations

All workers in development and humanitarian assistance should be aware of access equity and human rights issues in their own area of work

All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment

In particular workers should be aware of cultural historical and current issues facing the people and culture in which they are working

Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues relating to the culture in which they are working

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit may be assessed independently however holistic assessment practice with other related units of competency is encouraged

Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge other than confirmatory questions will usually be conducted in an offsite context

Resources required for assessment include access to actual community development context or a realistic simulation

Method of assessment

Assessment needs to take into consideration the practical difficulties associated with attempting onjob assessment in the field

Given the nature of this unit candidates should be expected to present evidence from within a real field environment

If this is not possible demonstration of some performance criteria in this unit may be achieved through observing the behaviour and responses of the candidate under a stressful situation similar to those likely to be encountered in the field

Underpinning knowledge may be assessed through

written assignments

project reports

debriefings

action learning projects

Assessment should be supported by supplementary evidence from a wide range of sources preferably including evidence from one or more field situations

Implementation plan refers to:

Key stakeholders may include:

General project cycle may consist of:

Concepts and principles of aid effectiveness and community development include:

Major milestones may refer to:

Field constraints may include:

Methodology refers to:

Contractual provisions may include:

Data collection tools and techniques may include:

Involve refers to:

Precautionary or work health and safety (WHS) measures refer to:

Performance variations may include: