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Conflict Community of Practice and Centre of Expertise

Conflict Community of Practice and Centre of Expertise. CARE NL August 16, 2011. Goal. To help increase the, quality, diversity, learning and scale of conflict programming in CARE. Functions Networking and connecting Knowledge Management Advocacy Capacity building/ Technical assistance.

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Conflict Community of Practice and Centre of Expertise

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  1. Conflict Community of Practice and Centre of Expertise CARE NL August 16, 2011

  2. Goal • To help increase the, quality, diversity, learning and scale of conflict programming in CARE. • Functions • Networking and connecting • Knowledge Management • Advocacy • Capacity building/ Technical assistance

  3. Full Objectives Objectives: • To capture, document and share knowledge and experiences in conflict, including highlighting innovation, so providing mutual support and resources to staff. • To act as a group so that knowledge can be translated through discussion and learningintoimproved policy, practice and guidelines • To engage in CI advocacy initiatives to share the experience, knowledge and perspectives of CCP members.

  4. By March 2013, the CCP will: • Have over 100 diverse members,with representatives from 25 most conflict affected countries in CARE • Have a variety of virtual interaction opportunities, • Have an annual meeting and workshop • Facilitate at least two exchanges between CCP members per year

  5. By March 2013, the CCP will • Have at least four active working groups, One of these groups should have an advocacy focus. • Have an accessible and well stocked library of resources online, and a clear framework for programming peacebuilding and conflict sensitivity in CARE. • Have monthly email bulletins updating the whole community on latest news, documents, discussion and work. • Generate 50% of its budget from institutional donors, and have a fundraising plan in place for generating the remaining income from other sources.

  6. Structure Steering Committee CCP Coordinator Contact Group • Networking and connecting • Knowledge Management • Advocacy • Capacity building/ Technical assistance Working Groups

  7. Key Questions • How can the CCP deliver results for its participants and CI more effectively? • What are the opportunities for CARE NL to get involved more? • Governance • Survey • Working Groups • Discussions • Next Meeting

  8. Centre of Expertise

  9. Background • CIUK not a CoE for Conflict, PECCN is only one. • Idea starts in 2006 • Strategy in draft form, • Focus is on functionality • Larger than CIUK

  10. Draft Vision Conflict CoE would be… A CI resource that promotes the quality and impact of CARE’s work in conflict sensitivity and peacebuilding, by facilitating best practice and learning, providing guidance and support, and promoting a coherent approach to work in and on conflict across the federation.

  11. Why? • Improved Programme Quality, Scale and Impact • Raised profile for conflict work within CI • External recognition for CARE’s expertise in conflict • Increased fundraising prospects in conflict and peacebuilding

  12. Functionality • Advocacy • Capacity building / technical assistance • Measuring Impact • Finding funds • Maintaining Standards • Expert Database • Innovation, Research and Documentation • Overall view of CARE’s work in/on Conflict • Developing standardised Training Modules

  13. Structure • Advocacy • Capacity building / technical assistance • Measuring Impact • Finding funds • Maintaining Standards • Expert Database • Innovation, Research and Documentation • Overall view of CARE’s work in/on Conflict • Developing standardised Training Modules Other CI Stakeholders + CoE Business Group (incld . CIUK) CI Conflict Advocacy Groups + + Steering Committee CCP and COE Coordinator Additional Resources Contact Group • Networking and connecting • Knowledge Management • Advocacy • Capacity building/ Technical assistance Working Groups

  14. Key questions • Are the functions of a conflict CoE needed in CI? • What role does CARE NL see itself playing • Steering group members? • Business group members?

  15. Next Steps • Share strategy • Get support of key stakeholders • Start building steering group • Invest in a few functions first • Learn and improve

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