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Available courses

Carry out community awareness activities

UNIT DESCRIPTION

This unit specifies the competencies required to familiarize with the community awareness plan, identify resources required, carry out community awareness activities and document community awareness activities

ELEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

ELEMENT

These describe the key outcomes which make up workplace function.

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

These are assessable statements which specify the required level of performance for each of the elements.

Bold and italicized terms are elaborated in the Range

1.     Familiarize with the community awareness plan

1.1  An assessment tool for knowledge, attitude and practices is prepared as per SOPs

1.2  Identification of the community awareness plan is carried out as per the organization policy

1.3  Review of the awareness plan is carried out as per the organization policy

2.     Identify resources required

2.1  community awareness planning meetings are conducted as per organization policy

2.2  An inventory of community resources is compiled as per the awareness plan

2.3  Dissemination of information on resources is carried out as per organization policy

3.     Carry out community awareness activities

3.1  Identification of community awareness activities is carried out as per organization policy

3.2  Identification of the community awareness messages is carried out as per organization policy

3.3  Identification of the channels of communication is carried out as per the planned activities

3.4  Conduct community awareness meetings

3.5  Feedback mechanisms are identified as per the planned activities

4.     Document community awareness activities

4.1  Documentation procedures are identified as per SOPs.

4.2  Documentation plan is familiarized with as per organization policy

4.3  Documentation tools are identified as per organization policy

4.4  Documentation analysis is carried out as per organization policy

4.5  Documents are stored as per the organization policy

 

 

RANGE

This section provides work environments and conditions to which the performance criteria apply. It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect performance.

Variable

Range

May include but not limited to:

1.     Awareness plan

·       Community name

·       Sketch map

·       Timelines

·       Resource persons

·       Calendar of events

2.     channels of communication

·       local barazas

·       ceremonies

·       harambee meetings

·       rallies

3.     Documentation tools

·       Cameras

·       Pens

·       Chalk/charcoal

·       Video recorders

·       notebooks

 

Undertake conflict resolutions and management

UNIT DESCRIPTION:

This unit describes the competencies required to identify community conflict issues, establish the conflict causes, identify conflict resolution measures, support implementation of conflict resolution measures and document conflict resolution activities

ELEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

ELEMENT

These describe the key outcomes which make the workplace function

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

These are assessable statements which specify the required level of performance for each of the elements. (Bold and italicised terms are elaborated in the Range)

1.     Identify community conflict issues

 

1.1     Inception and introductory meetings are conducted as per organisation policy

1.2     Selection criteria for target population is developed as per organisation policy

1.3     Selection criteria is applied as per organisation policy

1.4     Mobilization of the target group is done as per the selection criteria

2.     Establish conflict causes

2.1     Assessment tools for both primary and secondary data sources is developed as per SOPs

2.2     Assessment Tools are administered as per SOPs

2.3     Findings are documented as per organisation policy

2.4     Findings are analysed as per SOPs

2.5     Report is prepared as per SOPs.

2.6     Information is disseminated as per organisation policy

3.     Identify conflict resolution measures

  3.1    Relevant stakeholders mobilised as per organisation policy

  3.2    Conflict resolution program formulation meeting conducted as per organisation policy

  3.3    The conflict resolution program is formulated as per SOPs.

  3.4    Implementation plan for conflict resolution is identified as per the programme

  3.5    Conflict resolution implementation plan is shared as per organisation policy

  3.6    Resources are shared as per organisation policy

  3.7    Plan is Implemented as per organisation policy

4.     Support conflict resolution process

  4.1    Monitoring tools are identified as per SOPs

  4.2    Monitoring tools are implemented as per organisation policy

  4.3    Review of conflict resolution measures/ peace building programmes is done as per organisation policy

5.     Document conflict resolution and management activities

5.1  Documentation procedures are identified as per SOPs

5.2  Documentation plan is identified as per the organization policy.

5.3  Documentation tools are prepared based on the documentation plan

5.4  Documentation analysis is conducted as per the organization policy

5.5  Documents are stored as per organization policy

 

RANGE

This section provides work environments and conditions to which the performance criteria apply. It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect performance.

Variable

Range

May include but not limited to:

 Peace building programs

·       School based peace education programmes

·       Community peace programmes

·       Peace building meetings

·       Healing and reconciliation process

Conflict resolution programs

·       Mediation

·       Arbitration

·       reconciliation

carry out advocacy and lobbying activities

UNIT DESCRIPTION:

This unit describes the competencies required to identify community socio economic issues, identify target groups, carry out problem analysis, in partnership with stakeholder’s support implementation of lobbying activities, document the lobbying and advocacy activities.

ELEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

ELEMENT

These describe the key outcomes which make the workplace function

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

These are assessable statements which specify the required level of performance for each of the elements.

(Bold and italicized terms are elaborated in the Range)

1.     Identify community socio economic issues

 

1.1  Project Boundaries Are Established as per organization policy

1.2  Local leadership is informed as per organization policy

1.3  Beneficiaries are identified adhering to gender mainstreaming, human rights-based programming and disability mainstreaming as per legislations

1.4  The process is documented as per organization policy

1.5  Report is prepared as per SOPs.

2.     Identify target groups

2.1  Assessment tools are developed as per organisation policy

2.2  Assessment team is identified and trained as per organization policy.

2.3  Assessment is conducted as per the SOPs

2.4  Findings are analyzed as per SOPs.

2.5  Report is prepared and disseminated as per organisation policy

3.     In partnership with stakeholders support implementation of lobbying and advocacy activities

3.1  advocacy objectives are identified as per organisation policy

3.2  Activities are identified as per organisation policy.

3.3  Work plan is prepared as per the activities identified.

3.4  Budget is prepared as per the work plan

3.5  Resources are determined as per the budget.

3.6  Timeframe is developed as per organisation policy.

4.      Document advocacy and lobbying activities

4.1  Documentation procedures are identified as per SOPs.

4.2  Documentation plan is prepared as per organization policy

4.3  Documentation tools are prepared as per organization policy

4.4  Documentation analysis is conducted as per organization policy

4.5  Documents are stored as per SOPs

 

RANGE

This section provides work environments and conditions to which the performance criteria apply. It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect performance.

Variable

Range

May include but not limited to:

1.     Advocacy activities

·       Community mobilisation

·       Community empowerment programmes

·       Advocacy forums at various levels of governance

·       Social accountability mechanisms

2.     Local leadership

·       Religious leaders

·       Opinion leaders

·       Political leaders

 

Research Methodology

Course Description:
This course provides an overview of the fundamental principles and methodologies of social research. Students will explore various research designs, data collection techniques, and ethical considerations essential for conducting rigorous social research. The course emphasizes both qualitative and quantitative approaches, equipping students with the skills to critically evaluate existing literature, formulate research questions, and analyze data. Through hands-on activities and discussions, students will develop a comprehensive understanding of the research process, preparing them for advanced studies or practical applications in the social sciences.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Understand Key Concepts:

  2. Formulate Research Questions:

  3. Conduct Literature Reviews:

  4. Select Appropriate Research Methods:

  5. Apply Ethical Principles:

  6. Collect and Analyze Data:

  7. Interpret and Discuss Findings:

  8. Communicate Research Effectively:

  9. Identify Future Research Directions: