Social Sector Policy Influence
Understand policies applicable in the social sector as well as the process of policy development and influence their development and implementation
Type
Domain
Competency Area
Professional Practice
Levels
Identify the impact of social sector policies on client groups and service delivery
Collect on-the-ground information to gauge impact of policies
Identify the relevant policies and their programmes
Demonstrate awareness of policies relevant to the service delivery
Conduct internal and external environment scans to keep abreast of latest developments, changes and initiatives in the ministry and social service sector
Communicate formally about service needs
Advocate in relevant government policy development forums and processes
Examine trends in social sector policies and pursue advocacy opportunities
Identify the linkages between social sector policies and specific programme areas
Review the outcomes of international social policies and their applicability to the local context
Identify relevant opportunities for communicating formally about the service needs
Support preparations for presentations to government policy development forums and government officials
Pursue opportunities to comment on draft policy documents, legislation, project plans and other relevant documents regarding service needs
Gather perspectives from intended end-user stakeholders involved in the operationalisation of policies
Identify the application of policy to programme delivery components
Engage stakeholders and officials to initiate policy change in the social sector
Use a range of sources to obtain a holistic view to drive policy ideas
Initiate the policy formulation process with stakeholders
Identify service and policy gaps through the directing of environmental scanning or sector research studies
Develop and present logical cases for new policy directions
Develop engagement strategies with policy- makers and politicians
Develop the changes to policy
Determine the policies to be influenced and set goals
Create platforms and new avenues for active stakeholder engagement and consultation
Define messaging and positioning for ministries or agencies for the implementation of policies
Influence high-impact policies making within the social sector at the national level
Collaborate with policy- makers and social sector stakeholders to change policy direction to get the best outcomes for the sector
Conceptualise adaptations to sector policies in anticipation of changes in socio-economic developments
Engage and win support of stakeholders impacted by policies
Advocate the benefits of the policy to policy-makers and social sector leaders
Review policies in relation to other policies, legislation and programmes
Approve capacity-building initiatives taking into consideration divergent priorities among different departments
Oversee and direct department in terms of environmental scanning, research and analysis and sharing of findings