This module explores how a coordination team can work in collaboration with partners to assess capacities and create capacity strengthening plans to address any identified gaps. The module also considers how capacity strengthening activities can be implemented and evaluated.

This module can be taken by anyone working in a coordination team or who wishes to do so.

Before completing this module, you might be interested in completing the module 'An Introduction to Strengthening Capacities within the Cluster System' which provides an overview of the purpose of capacity strengthening within AoRs/ clusters/ sectors.

Learning objectives

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

  • Describe the capacity strengthening cycle
  • Explain how to assess capacities and gaps
  • Describe how to develop a capacity strengthening plan
  • Reflect on how effectively you support capacity strengthening in your professional work

    Audience

    This module is suitable for people working in humanitarian coordination who wish to develop their knowledge and skills further, including those who need to engage with coordination and humanitarian architecture on this topic.

    Length

    It should take you about 40 minutes to complete this self-paced course. 

    Methodology

    This course is composed of a single short self-paced animated module, including various examples and activities. 

    Structure

    • Introduction
    • Lesson 1: Scoping capacity
    • Lesson 2: Assessment and Planning
    • Lesson 3: Implementing capacity building activities
    • Lesson 4: Evaluating capacity building interventions
    • Lesson 5: Reflection
    • Summary

    Suggested prior learning

    • An Introduction to Strengthening Capacities in the Cluster System

    Suggested further learning

    • Engaging partners with credibility 
    • Coaching and mentoring for IM within the cluster 
    • Preparing and delivering coordination and technical training