COM 2.1

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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 2

Code:

Scope of work:

Management Completing specific and complex technical assignments (according to technical speciality).

Typical function:

MIDDLE MANAGER

Knowledge statement:

Maintain productive and equitable working relationships with local communities and indigenous peoples.

Knowledge criterion:

Local communities and their cultures. Issues that may be sensitive or subject to differing opinions. Policies and regulations of the PA affecting local people. Techniques for constructive communication and conflict avoidance (see CAC).

Performance criterion:

Maintaining regular formal and informal contact with communities. Building and maintaining constructive working relationships with local leaders and influential people. Understanding and addressing differences of opinion and potential conflicts. Participating actively and constructively in meetings workshops and community events. Coordinating and facilitating community engagement activities and events.