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

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"