COMPETENCY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS 1.0 Knowledge competencies – what the facilitator needs to know about. 1.1 Knowledge of human rights Applies an in-depth knowledge and understanding of: • human rights in general and issues specific to the country, the Asia Pacific region and its sub-regions. • international and domestic human rights frameworks and legislation • the role of a national human rights institution (NHRI) • priorities and strategic direction of their own NHRI • mechanisms for addressing human rights grievances 1.2 Knowledge of facilitation Understands the theories and principles of facilitation in general, and human rights facilitation specifically3 and applies appropriately to facilitation processes including: • planning • implementation and monitoring • monitoring and evaluation. Knows about a variety of facilitation methodologies, processes and tools and can apply these appropriately in diverse settings. 2.0 Technical and professional practice competencies – what the facilitator needs to be able to do. Planning and designing an activity / programme 2.1 Undertake a situation analysis Gathers information about the situation: • the human rights issue or focus to be addressed and its context • gender considerations that may impact participants, stakeholders and the activity • the factors that impact on the context • characteristics of the participants – roles, experiences, identities, values, culture, specific language, prior knowledge, barriers, constraints and contributions • the needs, strengths and expectations of the participants • the needs, expectations and contributions of any stakeholder/s (including the NHRI) The Jakarta Guidelines for Human Rights Facilitation defines human rights facilitation as a participant-centred practice that encourages an understanding of human rights norms, principles, values and mechanisms; develops attitudes and values that uphold human rights and encourages action toward human rights outcomes. 3 3