Strategic Response Factors Weaknesses Lack of adequate human resources compared to the func�ona responsibili�es of the Commission. - The NHRC needs to increase its human resources; - NHRC needs a strong ‘Research Unit’ and ‘Monitoring, Fact-finding and Inves�ga�on Unit’ to uphold its func�onality. Lack of adequate mo�va�on of the officers and staff - The NHRC needs to formulate a sound human resource policy, especially by addressing appropriate benefits and compensa�on packages in line with similar organiza�ons. Poor logis�cs support - Increase logis�cs supports Poor visibility - Develop, adopt and implement a communica�on/branding strategy Limited local presence - Expansion strategy – Headoffice and local level - Leverage on ICT infrastructure and pla�orms Lack of monitoring and evalua�on of NHRC’s work - The NHRC needs to introduce a system of monitoring and evalua�on Opportunities Devolu�on - Mainstream human rights issues in devolu�on policies, laws, and administra�ve prac�ces - U�lize the various devolu�on mechanisms to advance human rights through parliament and local government ins�tu�ons SDG and Development priori�es - Mainstream human rights in achieving the SDGs of all types of rights and u�lize opportuni�es to influence policies to advance not only economic and social rights but also civil, poli�cal, and cultural rights and demonstrate the benefit of human rights in the a�ainment of Government development agenda. Enhanced mandate by legisla�on and direc�ves/execu�ve orders - Align the Na�onal Commission’s programs with the new mandates Regional and Interna�onal repor�ng mechanisms - Con�nuous engagement with the accountability and repor�ng mechanisms - Follow-up on the implementa�on of recommenda�ons with various state organs - Document cases and seek redress in these mechanisms. Referral partners, na�onal and regional human rights networks - Increase advocacy and opportuni�es to collect complaints and provide redress - Build ins�tu�onal capacity while leveraging on ICT Threats Increasing culture of impunity and lack of accountability - U�lize strategic advisory briefs and diploma�c channels to lobby and advance for the Na�onal Commissions agenda - Ensure perpetrator accountability Insecurity of staff, informa�on, pe��oners, and HRDs - Develop and opera�onalize NHRC’s security management policy and budget - Advocate for the implementa�on of Human Rights policy and ac�on plan - Lobby for review of data protec�on and HRD policy 39