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09- Domain

Competency description from M&E lens: Can clearly articulate the programme model/theory/theory of change/logic model, its anticipated and unanticipated effects, and the underlying assumptions.

Competency type: Domain

Competency label: Conceptual thinking.

Competency Level and Level Label Competency Level Description

Level 1:

Aware of fundamentals

Applies credible evidence collected through systematic M&E initiatives to identify causal relations, patterns etc., or their absence

Learning from evidence and past experiences, is able to recognise when a current situation is exactly the same as/similar to a past situation

Level 2:

Recognises patterns

Quickly identifies key issues or patterns in day-to-day situations, backed by evidence

Able to derive conscious rationale or its absence from recurring situations or events

Creates own hypothesis to current situation or problem

Level 3:

Applies learning

Uses fact-based and evidence driven analogies/examples to illustrate an issue or a situation

Applies and modifies complex learned concepts appropriately

Considers how well situations are described by existing models

Reaches conclusions by identifying the similarities and differences between situations

Steps back in order to see the bigger picture

Level 4:

Clarifies complex situations to stakeholders

Communicates the ‘big picture’ clearly to others

Makes complex ideas or situations clear, simple, and understandable

Breaks-down a complex issue into a useful model or illustration

Assembles ideas, issues, and observations into a clear and useful explanation

Level 5:

Develops new understanding/meaning

Develops new ideas that lead to greater efficiency and inclusiveness, for e.g., by analysing global best practices

Willing to experiment without being constrained by bias, stereotypes, and traditional views

Proposes new approaches to the organization

Proposes alternative, radical hypotheses and tests them/keeps them in play

Through evidence, redefines the understanding of stakeholder and community needs