38 39 Description Strategic Objective 5: Strengthening the Organisational Capacity of the Commission and Improving Human Capital ii. Structurally adept and capable in responding to operational needs and demands In preparation to undertake the earlier 4 strategic objectives, SUHAKAM shall concurrently develop its internal capability, in order to support the implementation of relevant programmes and activities year on year. In tandem with on-going efforts to improve on various aspects of its internal capability as identified in the 2017 Capacity Assessment report; the strategies as outlined below will be undertaken to strengthen its independence and autonomy, human resources capacity and its communication outreach. Strategic Objective 5: Strengthening the Organisational Capacity of the Commission and Improving Human Capital Description Outcome Impact SUHAKAM as an independent, respected and effective human rights proponent i. Enhanced independence and effectiveness of SUHAKAM Timeframe Long Term Medium Term Indicators Meeting SUHAKAM’s Capacity Assessment objectives Short Term Indicators Installation of suitable knowledge management system for the organisation Upgrade of IT and other infrastructural equipment to meet operational and programmatic needs Strategy: Strengthening human resources capacity to be more responsive to human rights needs in the country Output SUHAKAM’s views and advise on human rights-based approach is regularly sought and accepted by the executive, legislative and judiciary branches of Government Maintain as A-status NHRI, by SCA following the reaccreditation process Timeframe i. Organisational structure review Short Term Completion of organisational re-structure, which are filled by appropriate and competent persons ii. Capacity building of its human resources to be able to address developing, new rights subject areas Medium Term 80% of officers and staff attend at least 7 days of relevant training per year iii. Develop relevant policies for both internal and external operations, including gender perspectives Medium Term Relevant SoPs are developed and implemented organisation-wide Strategy: Strengthening SUHAKAM’s external profile Output i. Reinvigorate media engagement, optimising the use of alternative channels including information technology Short Term Number of media engagement channels utilised to reach various target groups Strategy: Empowering and strengthening SUHAKAM to be an independent, and effective human rights proponent and defender ii. Strengthen networks and partnerships in both human rights or non-human rights spheres Short Term – Medium Term Number of partnerships organisations Short Term Output iii. Explore new channels of engagement and cooperation at the regional and international level Number of engagements with other regional and international organisations ii. Well-resourced Commission to deliver its mandates i. Amending Act 597 to reinforce and strengthen its independence and autonomy Medium Term Medium Term Sufficient annual grant to undertake and deliver its mandates Amendment to Act 597 is completed NB: Short Term: 2 years and below Medium Term: 3 to 4 years Long Term: 5 years collaborative with other

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