COM 3.5

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Competence Level

Category name:

Local communities and cultures

Category code:

COM

Category function:

Establishing systems of protected area governance and management that address the needs and rights of local communities.

Competence level:

LEVEL 3

Code:

Scope of work:

Direction and management of medium sized organisations.

Typical function:

SENIOR MANAGER

Knowledge statement:

Ensure that protected area management activities respect policies and agreements and the rights of communities.

Knowledge criterion:

Law and regulations related to the rights of PA communities. Specific rights and agreements affecting local communities. Obligations of the PA with respect to local communities.

Performance criterion:

Ensuring that PA policies and procedures take into consideration community rights needs and agreements. Ensuring that PA staff are aware of and observe the rights of local communities and relevant policies and agreements. Observing principles of free prior informed consent in particular with respect to relocation and resettlement. Taking appropriate action to prevent and address problems and incidents.