R824 KE02 WELL II WELL Inception Visit to Kenya (NETWAS) Mission Report Matthijs Toot and Rebecca Scott 30 May, 2002 1 DFID
WELL Inception Visit
Water, Engineering
Table of contents Table of contents...! List of Abbreviations...iii Executive Summary...iv 1. Introduction and background...1
9.3 Communication with WELL...17
List WELL NETWAS Inception Visit report, March 2001
Executive Summary Short background. The inception visit team (IVT) consisted of two members. Rebecca Scott from WEDC and Matthijs Toot from IRC. They departed for Kenya by evening flight on Thursday 7 th March and
Communication skills enhanced and communication strategy developed 2. Positioning Marketing skills to enable clearer positioning of NETWAS in the sector and the capacity to be able to both assess and stimulate demand for NETWAS / WELL services. Enhance advocacy skills. Linking to the DFID "roadshow" -NETWAS could prepare documents
On Monday morning all the activities and proposed objectives of the Outcomes Framework were reviewed
A solution would
NETWAS' practises
Opportunities If there is competition between RCPs, then discuss it in an open way and seek solutions together. NETWAS
3. Visits
Smallwood, the Senior Engineering Adviser who received us. He advised us not to go by the document
4. Planned work
The proposal for NETWAS's Scope of Work in the theme areas of Gender and Environmental Concerns is summarised in Appendix 4. 11
WELL NETWAS Inception Visit report. March 2001 5. Enquiry session Attended
6. Sector positioning For the sector positioning, the positioning of WELL with other initiatives, ample time was reserved. It was, therefore, fairly easy to earmark part of that time for preparation purposes once
7. Capacity building Two sessions were held to identify specific capacity building issues and needs, following on from the SWOT analysis session. Attended by Engineer Wambua, Isaack Oenga, Patrick Nginya, Joyce Mbare, Misheck Kirimi, Gilbert Muhanji, Esther (IRC-JPO) and Ryubha Magesa (NETWAS Tanzania). Based
The following capacity development needs were identified to support this:
9. Report outline session A session was held on the final day of the Inception Visit, for the Inception Visit Team (IVT) to discuss
10. Process evaluation and recommendations A session held on the last day of the Inception Visit provided staff who had been involved during the week with the opportunity to give feedback and comment. This was aimed to provide an evaluation
be filled
11. Conclusions
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On process evaluation: 1.
WELL NETWAS Inception Visit report. March 2001 12. Way forward Part
Appendix
Background and purpose WELL Resource Centre Network Inception Visit Terms of Reference The WELL Purpose: Improved access to information and support in water, sanitation and environmental health for DFID and Partner Agencies in Developing Countries. Inception visits (IV)
Introduce and reach a joint understanding of the WELL vision and WELL approach to the delivery
The approach To get the most out of a relatively short visit, (4-5 days) it is recognised that a participatory, flexible approach
WELL NETWAS Inception Visit report. March 2001 Attachment 1: Inception visit Outcomes Framework and suggested methodology The purpose of the Outcomes Framework is to guide the achievement of the inception visit purpose and objectives. Local conditions, staff availability and unforeseen events can make planning the timetable for a visit to a partner institution difficult. Therefore the IVT will have to make judgements about what can be achieved when, and inevitably will have to be opportunistic when plans need
The Outcomes Framework Outcome Statement 1: Establish a rapport with local RCN staff and sense of partnership. Suggested activities Planning meetings with Proposed objectives Suggested approach/tools/ Resources
Outcome Statement 4: The RCP has an understanding of WELL's approach to the delivery of dient focused, quality services Suggested activities Proposed objectives Exploration of what makes a quality enquiry service Discussion about what constitutes a client focused service Presentation Suggested approach/tools/ Resources
approach/tools/ Resources Outcome Statement
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Day 3 3a) Task mapping Cont: Day 4 DayS
Attachment 3: Checklists, documents and resources supplied to the Inception Visit Team 1. WELL Appendix A General and Technical Proposal
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Appendix 2. Revised Programme 36
Revised Programme DATE TIME MONDAY 11/03/02 8.30 TUESDAY 12/03/02 WEDNESDAY 13/03/02
13.30PM -16.00PM 16.00-17.00PM 17.00-17.30PM THURSDAY 14/03/02 8.00AM FRIDAY 15/03/02
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Appendix 3. SWOT Statements 40
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Appendix 4. Planned Work 45
Outline
Appendix 5. Sector Positioning 47
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Appendix 6. Capability Statement 49
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About the organisation Aims and objectives (Vision and Mission statements) NETWAS develops five-year strategic plans, a two-year rolling plan and a yearly detailed Business Plan based
Institutional Arrangements NETWAS is an independent, not-for profit-making organisation, non-political registered in 1995, whose headquarters
Training Approximately 250 participants attend NETWAS scheduled or tailored courses every year. The first NETWAS course was organised in 1995. This has grown to 7 in the year 2000. In the year 2002, a total of 8 two-week courses and 5 three-week courses have been developed and will be conducted. The courses attracted participants from the African region and recently from Asia. Some
Key areas of activity Networking
consultants have made
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Appendix 7. IV Process Evaluation 64
IV Process Evaluation and Recommendations Present: Wambua, Isaack, Misheck, Patrick, Gilbert, Beth, Esther, Matthijs, Rebecca Week followed a particular process - guided by the ToR, but not directed by it. Purpose: Process: To guide further IVs to other RCPs. To guide further visits to NETWAS and other partners. Participants wrote ideas down
Additionally Provoked thoughts on the overall role of NETWAS in the region / country
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Appendix 8. NETWAS Staff Briefs 68
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Friday 15 th March, 2002 Capacity development session
Appendix 10. NETWAS Checklists 74
5 Check-List For All Products
5.2 Consultancy Description Wd Identify/ visit potential clients Assemble proposal team materials Develop proposal
5.3 Applied Research Description Identify potential research areas/ jobs Develop concept papers Identify/ visit potential clients and communities Develop research proposal
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