Advocate for regular programmatic funding to implement strategic activities and priorities.
3.5 Staff induction and professional development
“The Ombudsman’s Office has the capacity to ensure all staff receive an appropriate induction
and professional development in areas relevant to their skills and expertise.”
Current capacity 4.44 / Capacity gap 0.31
Overview & Strengths
80.
A level of pride in the quality and competency of their peers was expressed to the CA team by staff of the
Office. The fact that most have been in their roles for a number of years is seen to equip them well for their
roles.
Areas for improvement
81.
While not identified as a high priority, with the imminent arrival of new staff, and in potentially significant
numbers, an area for improvement is considered to be the development of a staff induction programme and
ongoing training and professional development.
82.
Staff of the Ombudsman Office and his Regional Representatives are all highly qualified experts with many
years of experience, including in public associations. The CA team learnt that many of them have been to
various training sessions on international human rights standards. However, more practical training was
requested, in particular, if new complaints handling system is introduced in the future. Specific training on
the Istanbul Protocol was mentioned as one of the topics of interest. Staff and Regional Representatives
were interested in having an opportunity to hear about the work of other NHRIs, including those from the CA
region, and welcomed creation of a special platform for such professional exchanges.
83.
Currently there is no induction process in place for new staff, nor a system of professional development to
identify the training needs of each person. The CA team heard that training opportunities are sporadic and
often too general to be of great use in the course of a person’s day to day work.
Recommendation
84.
Prior to the planned expansion it is an excellent time to further professionalise the Office and introduce both
an induction programme for new starters and professional development for existing staff.
85.
Having an understanding of human rights standards and norms and how they apply to state agencies, civil
society and communities is essential for any NHRI staff member and an induction process is an important first
step in this regard. Such a process should not only cover human rights principles and standards but also the
role of the Ombudsman’s office and any required areas specific to the person’s functions, such as detention
monitoring methodology.
86.
Identifying the training needs of existing staff and providing them with a programme of professional
development will enhance the impact of the office and strengthen staff retention rates. Both the induction
programme and ongoing training and professional development should be equally available to central office
staff and regional representatives.
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