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Key Functions and Competencies of a Network Secretariat

This document outlines the essential functions and competencies required for an effective network secretariat, as demonstrated by the experiences of Cap-Net members. The secretariat's primary roles include identifying emerging issues, supporting network members, managing communications, and organizing meetings. Competencies such as leadership, partnership building, and effective data management are critical. The text also discusses membership management and financing strategies, emphasizing collaboration with donors, government programs, and the private sector to ensure sustainable funding and operational success.

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Key Functions and Competencies of a Network Secretariat

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  1. Managing a Network Group No 5 Members: Valeria (Arg Cap-net) Athirah (My CB Net) Lilliana (REDICA) Carolina (UN Habitat) Neena (SCAN) Indika Cap-Net Secretariat

  2. What are key functions of a network secretariat? • Identify emerging issues • Support the network (members) and development knowledge and materials • Identify resource persons according with the issues. • Administration of the data base of members • To be the focus point in terms of communication among Cap-net and members. • Organizing the meeting of the board and follow up the agreements. • Implementation of donors founds and elaborated an annual work program. • Keep the network going. • Develop the key relationships at regional and international level.

  3. What competences needs to be present at the secretariat? What is the role of the manager/coordinator? • Leadership • Working groups • Partherhips • Keeping a time lines • Capitalizing funding/technical opportunities

  4. What is membership management? How does the manager keep the members focussed? • Data Base • Information flow • Demand driven • At least one annual meeting face to face • Share opportunities among the members • Keep trust/transparency among members • Promote members activities

  5. What are financing options for a network? Make a funding plan/strategy for the network. • Donnors and sponsors • In kind contribution • International Financial Support from Cap-net • Goverment programs • Private Sector collaboration • Charge a fee (depending of the target group)

  6. Thanks,

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