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A PROPOSAL TO SUPPORT/STRENGTHEN THE DIRECTORATE OF PARKS AND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT’S

A PROPOSAL TO SUPPORT/STRENGTHEN THE DIRECTORATE OF PARKS AND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT’S HUMAN RESOURCE CAPACITY. BACKGROUND Article 95 (l) of the Namibian Constitution mandated MET to safeguard the Namibian environment and her resources. Nature Conservation Ordinance of 1975 (Ammended in 1996).

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A PROPOSAL TO SUPPORT/STRENGTHEN THE DIRECTORATE OF PARKS AND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT’S

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  1. A PROPOSAL TO SUPPORT/STRENGTHEN THE DIRECTORATE OF PARKS AND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT’S HUMAN RESOURCE CAPACITY

  2. BACKGROUND • Article 95 (l) of the Namibian Constitution mandated MET to safeguard the Namibian environment and her resources. • Nature Conservation Ordinance of 1975 (Ammended in 1996).

  3. BACKGROUND (cont’d) • The conservation and protection of Namibia’s natural resources is a demanding undertaking. • The MET domain covers vast geographic areas, inclusive of commercial lands, communal lands and an extensive network of protected areas. • Management of the natural resources therefore requires an in-depth: • Knowledge of Namibia’s complex and unique ecological systems • Specialized Technical Skills. • Positive and Acceptable Performance Behaviour • Academic and Practical Skills Training is required

  4. BACKGROUND (cont’d) • Strategic Planning for DPWM conducted - 2001. • Competency Based Job Descriptions developed. • Work Plans (8 Operational Areas) developed. • Training Needs Assessment carried out. • Academic Technical Training, Practical Hands-On-Experience and Management/Supervisory competency needs identified. • Triennium Training Plan (2002-2004) developed. • Training Needs Assessment for CSD underway.

  5. JUSTIFICATION & PROJECT GOAL • Implementation of the DPWM 2002-2004 Training Plan. • OVERALL PROJECT GOAL: • To strengthen the technical, interpersonal and management or supervisory competence of the DPWM, MET.

  6. PROJECT OBJECTIVES • By 31 December 2003, three Wardens will have completed a B. Tech. Degree (Nature Conservation) at Port Elizabeth Technikon. • By 31 December 2003, at least ten additional Rangers will have completed the National Certificate in Nature Conservation Techniques at the Polytechnic of Namibia. • By 31 May 2004, at least forty additional Rangers will have completed the Ranger Induction/Basic Skill Course. • By 31 May 2004, the staff in the new CBNRM Sub-Division will have received at least four training opportunities to strengthen their CBNRM-related competence.

  7. OBJECTIVES (cont’d) • By 31 May 2004, all Sub-Divisional management team will have participated in at least one management development workshop to strengthen their management competence. • By 31 May 2004, an AIDS in the workplace program will have been implemented in the DPWM. • By 31 May 2004, at least 50 % of the Rangers in the DPWM will have received tutoring in English language skills such as reading, writing, speaking and listening comprehension.

  8. OBJECTIVE (cont’d) • By 31 May 2004, key managers in the DPWM will have received opportunities to strength their competence in the following technical areas: • Policy development and implementation • Integrated strategic planning • Sustainable natural resource management • By 31 May 2004, about 50 Ranger in the DPWM will have completed Law Enforcement Training. • By 31 May 2004, about 50 Ranger and Wardens in the DPWM will have completed Fire-Arm Handling Training. • By 31 May 2004, about 50 Wardens in the DPWM will have completed Problem Animals Training.

  9. ASSUMPTIONS • Following are assumptions with respect to the success of the project • MET’s, DPWM’s willingness to release staff for both B.Tech. and Certificate courses for 2003 academic years • DPWM experienced staff (resource persons) are willing to assist in Skill Development Course for Rangers. • Training beneficiaries are accorded an opportunity to translate learning into practice. • Training is viewed as an intervening variable and its success is dependent on the willingness of the organization and individual.

  10. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • MET - DPWM major player in decision-making. • MET Training Sub-division will provide training advisory services and authorize payments from the project. • NNF will provide Administrative and Financial Management function. • NACSO/LIFE will provide the funds as well as the administrative and technical assistance required in connection with the project. MONITORING AND EVALUATION • Quarterly Reports • Final (inclusive) Report

  11. INFORMATION SHARING PLAN • Regular updates - MET Training Committee. • Regular meetings with the Director - DPWM. • Quarterly Reports Circulation.

  12. BUDGET

  13. THANKS "TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE"

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