Communication Sound Understanding WIOCOM Handbook.

4. Human and Financial Resources Mobilisation and Management Sound understanding

4.1.1 Of inancial processes as operated by the MPA organization 4 4.1.2 Of a range of appropriate alternative inancing mechanisms for the MPA 4Ability Ability 4.1.3 To write funding proposals for the MPA 4 4.1.4 To develop and manage budgets associated with MPA management operations 4 4.1.5 To assess the viability of alternative inancing mechanisms for their MPA 2 5. Management Implementation and Effectiveness 5.1 Planning and Reporting Thorough Understanding 5.1.1 Of logistical and infrastructural requirements for management of own MPA 4 Sound Understanding 5.1.2 Of the principles and practice of management planning 4 5.1.3 Of safety and security issues associated with the MPA 4 Ability 5.1.4 To make substantial contribution to the development of their MPA management and business plans 4 5.1.5 To develop and implement monthly and annual work plans 4 5.1.6 To produce coherent progress reports 4 5.1.7 To identify appropriate infrastructure, equipment and materials for effective management of the MPA 4 5.1.8 To ensure proper maintenance of the MPA’s infrastructure and equipment 4 5.1.9 To develop and implement contingency planning processes 4

5.2 Monitoring, Evaluation and Research Sound Understanding

5.2.1 Of information needs for MPA management 4 Ability 5.2.2 To contribute to the development of monitoring, evaluation and research Programs drawing on appropriate principles and practices 4 5.2.3 To contribute to the analysis and interpretation of monitoring, evaluation and research outputs 4 5.2.4 To apply monitoring, evaluation and research outputs towards adapting implementation actionsstrategies 4

5.3 Human Resources Sound Understanding

5.3.1 Of human resource and skills requirements for effective management of the MPA 4 5.3.2 Of appropriate techniques for measuring and assessing staff performance 4 5.3.3 Of the recruitment and retention processes applicable to their organisation2 Ability 5.3.4 To undertake staff appraisals using agreed performance indicators 4 5.3.5 To manage effective recruitment and retention processes for MPA staff, where required 2 5.3.6 To supervise, mentor and provide leadership for MPA personnel and volunteers 4 5.3.7 To identify training needs and coordinate implementation of training activities for MPA 4 5.3.8 To write terms of reference and oversee the work of external service providers 2 6. Biophysical and Socio-Economic Context 6.1 Marine and Coastal Ecology Thorough understanding 6.1.1 Of the principal ecosystems and species within their MPA and the interactions between them 4 6.1.2 Of the key threats to the ecological processes and species in their area and the implications for management 4 Sound understanding 6.1.3 Of the interactions between marine and terrestrial ecosystems and species impacting on their MPA 4 6.1.4 Of the oceanography inluencing the MPA 2 6.1.5 Of the potential impacts of climate change on the MPA 2

6.2 Fisheries Sound understanding

6.2.1 Of target isheries species and their life histories 4 6.2.2 Of local ishing sector in and around the MPA 4 6.2.3 Of the principles of sustainable isheries 2 30