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Enhancing Red Cross Namibia's Capacity: Lessons Learned from GF Geneva Summit

This document outlines critical lessons learned by the Namibia Red Cross Society during its collaboration with GF Geneva on October 5, 2011. It highlights the importance of senior management commitment, transparency in processes, and recognition of the society's capacity by stakeholders. Key strategic directions in the strategic plan and support from IFRC are emphasized, along with clear strategies for HIV/AIDS and TB programs. The document illustrates the need for realistic targets, harmonized monitoring systems, and improved communication, setting the foundation for organizational development and effective resource mobilization.

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Enhancing Red Cross Namibia's Capacity: Lessons Learned from GF Geneva Summit

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  1. Namibia Red Cross Society Lessons Learnt with GF Geneva 05 October 2011 Naemi Heita

  2. Proposal Development • Senior management commitment • Transparent process • Recognition of the NS capacity by different stakeholders • Strategic Plan – with clear strategic directions • Support from IFRC

  3. Programme Management • HIV and AIDS has a clear strategy at organizational level • Motivated programme staff • NS agreed to realistic targets – based on past years performance • Monitoring system was in place - not harmonised – PMU and IFRC supported the capacity building at all levels. • Translation of reporting tools in local language • With TB , standard monitoring tools were developed for all SRs • PMU – Supported TB Training Curriculum Development • External evaluations conducted

  4. Improvements to date…… • Grants Management Manual • NS Monitoring and Evaluation Framework - Clear reporting deadlines - Standardized reporting tools - Improvement in data quality check – verifications • PMER focal person – critical • Improved communication between coordinator and project accountant – need to explain variances • Director ‘s forum – feedback on performances of all SRs (attended by the SG)

  5. Finance and Administration • Finance Policy was available but outdated - Revised Policy • Asset Management guidelines • Procurement Guidelines • Fleet Management Policy • Human Resource Policy (Clear staff contracts; PMS)

  6. Organizational Development • Building strong partnership is key • Inclusion of branch development aspects • Volunteer Management Policy • Governing board support - contingent fund –just in case • Strong emphasis resource mobilization

  7. Thank you Any Questions? www.redcross.org.na

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