WORLD WILDLIFE FUND (WWF)-AMERICAN RED CROSS (ARC) PARTNERSHIP ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICAL ADVISORY SERVICES ASSESSMENT
Sri Lanka
Number of Resondents: 10
Grade % SA and above
7. The goal and objectives of the Partnership that were developed at the programÕs inception are still valid today. 81.7% 90.0%
Strongly Agree 2
Mostly Agree 6
Somewhat Agree 1
Somewhat Disagree 1
Mostly Disagree 0
Strongly Disagree 0
8. The Partnership goal and objectives are important to achieving my organizationÕs goals and objectives. 76.7% 90.0%
Strongly Agree 1
Mostly Agree 5
Somewhat Agree 3
Somewhat Disagree 1
Mostly Disagree 0
Strongly Disagree 0
9. Environmental sustainability is a priority for the American Red Cross Tsunami Recovery Program. 63.3% 80.0%
Strongly Agree 0
Mostly Agree 2
Somewhat Agree 6
Somewhat Disagree 0
Mostly Disagree 2
Strongly Disagree 0
10. Humanitarian aid programming is a priority for WWF. 58.3% 62.5%
Strongly Agree 0
Mostly Agree 1
Somewhat Agree 4
Somewhat Disagree 1
Mostly Disagree 2
Strongly Disagree 0
11. The activities that have been planned to realize the PartnershipÕs goal and objectives are the most appropriate. 61.7% 60.0%
Strongly Agree 0
Mostly Agree 2
Somewhat Agree 4
Somewhat Disagree 3
Mostly Disagree 1
Strongly Disagree 0
12. The PartnershipÕs goal and objectives are well understood by both partners. 65.0% 60.0%
Strongly Agree 0
Mostly Agree 4
Somewhat Agree 2
Somewhat Disagree 3
Mostly Disagree 1
Strongly Disagree 0
13. Roles and responsibilities of both partners are well defined, appropriate, and understood by the staff of both organizations. 56.7% 40.0%
Strongly Agree 1
Mostly Agree 2
Somewhat Agree 1
Somewhat Disagree 4
Mostly Disagree 0
Strongly Disagree 2
14. ARC has a demonstrated commitment to the Partnership. 76.7% 90.0%
Strongly Agree 2
Mostly Agree 3
Somewhat Agree 4
Somewhat Disagree 1
Mostly Disagree 0
Strongly Disagree 0
15. WWF has a demonstrated commitment to the Partnership. 83.3% 90.0%
Strongly Agree 3
Mostly Agree 5
Somewhat Agree 1
Somewhat Disagree 1
Mostly Disagree 0
Strongly Disagree 0
16. The Partnership structure enables ARC to utilize its institutional strengths. 61.1% 66.7%
Strongly Agree 0
Mostly Agree 1
Somewhat Agree 5
Somewhat Disagree 2
Mostly Disagree 1
Strongly Disagree 0
17. The Partnership structure enables WWF to utilize its institutional strengths. 64.6% 62.5%
Strongly Agree 0
Mostly Agree 3
Somewhat Agree 2
Somewhat Disagree 2
Mostly Disagree 1
Strongly Disagree 0
18. Operational working relationships between ARC and WWF in the Partnership are generally effective. 70.0% 70.0%
Strongly Agree 1
Mostly Agree 4
Somewhat Agree 2
Somewhat Disagree 2
Mostly Disagree 1
Strongly Disagree 0
19. The current management structure of the Partnership is able to address issues arising between the partners in a timely, effective manner. 63.0% 66.7%
Strongly Agree 1
Mostly Agree 3
Somewhat Agree 2
Somewhat Disagree 1
Mostly Disagree 0
Strongly Disagree 2
20. Technical proposal reviews conducted by WWF are carried out in a timely, professional, and efficient manner. 83.3% 100.0%
Strongly Agree 1
Mostly Agree 7
Somewhat Agree 1
Somewhat Disagree 0
Mostly Disagree 0
Strongly Disagree 0
21. Training from WWF to ARC and ARC grantees enhances project implementation and accomplishment. 81.7% 100.0%
Strongly Agree 2
Mostly Agree 5
Somewhat Agree 3
Somewhat Disagree 0
Mostly Disagree 0
Strongly Disagree 0
22. WWF makes contributions to other ARC- sponsored meetings, workshops, and events. 80.0% 90.0%
Strongly Agree 2
Mostly Agree 5
Somewhat Agree 2
Somewhat Disagree 1
Mostly Disagree 0
Strongly Disagree 0
23. WWF personnel are readily available to ARC for rapid consultation. 90.0% 100.0%
Strongly Agree 4
Mostly Agree 6
Somewhat Agree 0
Somewhat Disagree 0
Mostly Disagree 0
Strongly Disagree 0
24. ARC provides WWF with useful feedback on the quality and usefulness of WWFÕs proposal reviews. 66.7% 66.7%
Strongly Agree 0
Mostly Agree 3
Somewhat Agree 3
Somewhat Disagree 3
Mostly Disagree 0
Strongly Disagree 0
25. ARC facilitates the co-location of WWF staff in its offices. 91.7% 100.0%
Strongly Agree 5
Mostly Agree 5
Somewhat Agree 0
Somewhat Disagree 0
Mostly Disagree 0
Strongly Disagree 0
26. ARC uses the information provided by WWF to improve the environmental sustainability of projects being implemented. 70.0% 90.0%
Strongly Agree 0
Mostly Agree 3
Somewhat Agree 6
Somewhat Disagree 1
Mostly Disagree 0
Strongly Disagree 0
                   
*Note: questions 27 - 33 were asked to WWF & IUCN employees only
27. There are clear lines of communication among the different members of the HP team.* 60.0% 60.0%
Strongly Agree 0
Mostly Agree 2
Somewhat Agree 1
Somewhat Disagree 1
Mostly Disagree 0
Strongly Disagree 1
28. There are clear lines of communication between our WWF/IUCN team and the ARC.* 83.3% 100.0%
Strongly Agree 2
Mostly Agree 2
Somewhat Agree 2
Somewhat Disagree 0
Mostly Disagree 0
Strongly Disagree 0
29. There is a clear protocol for raising management issues.* 66.7% 66.7%
Strongly Agree 0
Mostly Agree 4
Somewhat Agree 0
Somewhat Disagree 1
Mostly Disagree 0
Strongly Disagree 1
30. HP team members are clear about whom to consult when management issues arise.* 70.0% 80.0%
Strongly Agree 1
Mostly Agree 2
Somewhat Agree 1
Somewhat Disagree 0
Mostly Disagree 0
Strongly Disagree 1
31. The structure of the HP team enables workflow to be well distributed among team members.* 63.3% 80.0%
Strongly Agree 0
Mostly Agree 2
Somewhat Agree 2
Somewhat Disagree 0
Mostly Disagree 0
Strongly Disagree 1
32. There is a clear work plan in place linked to achievement of Partnership goals and objectives.* 80.6% 100.0%
Strongly Agree 2
Mostly Agree 1
Somewhat Agree 3
Somewhat Disagree 0
Mostly Disagree 0
Strongly Disagree 0
33. A clear protocol exists for resolving issues that arise in the course of work with the ARC.* 58.3% 50.0%
Strongly Agree 0
Mostly Agree 2
Somewhat Agree 1
Somewhat Disagree 2
Mostly Disagree 0
Strongly Disagree 1
                   
**Note: questions 34 & 35 were asked to ARC employees only
34. There are clear lines of communication between the ARC and WWF/IUCN.** 75.0% 100.0%
Strongly Agree 0
Mostly Agree 2
Somewhat Agree 2
Somewhat Disagree 0
Mostly Disagree 0
Strongly Disagree 0
35. There is a clear protocol for raising and resolving issues that arise in the course of work with the WWF/IUCN.** 61.1% 33.3%
Strongly Agree 0
Mostly Agree 1
Somewhat Agree 0
Somewhat Disagree 2
Mostly Disagree 0
Strongly Disagree 0
36. As necessary, the PartnershipÕs regional support system addresses management issues confronting country-level partners in a timely, effective manner. 56.3% 37.5%
Strongly Agree 0
Mostly Agree 1
Somewhat Agree 2
Somewhat Disagree 4
Mostly Disagree 1
Strongly Disagree 0
37. The PartnershipÕs regional support system provides resources and assistance in the development of country-level work plans that are linked to achievement of Partnership goals and objectives. 50.0% 25.0%
Strongly Agree 0
Mostly Agree 1
Somewhat Agree 1
Somewhat Disagree 4
Mostly Disagree 1
Strongly Disagree 1
38. Communication among team members and the Partnership as a whole is supported by clear protocols on information flow. 61.1% 66.7%
Strongly Agree 0
Mostly Agree 3
Somewhat Agree 3
Somewhat Disagree 1
Mostly Disagree 1
Strongly Disagree 1
39. Communication between team members is supported by adequate technologies, enabling communication between local and geographically-dispersed team members. 75.0% 90.0%
Strongly Agree 0
Mostly Agree 8
Somewhat Agree 1
Somewhat Disagree 0
Mostly Disagree 0
Strongly Disagree 1
                   
*Note: questions 40 - 44 were asked to WWF & IUCN employees only
40. Procedures are in place to facilitate timely recruitment of appropriately-qualified staff and have been employed for the project.* 56.7% 40.0%
Strongly Agree 0
Mostly Agree 2
Somewhat Agree 0
Somewhat Disagree 1
Mostly Disagree 2
Strongly Disagree 0
41. Salaries and benefits are adequate to attract and retain staff with required technical skills.* 47.2% 50.0%
Strongly Agree 0
Mostly Agree 2
Somewhat Agree 1
Somewhat Disagree 0
Mostly Disagree 0
Strongly Disagree 3
42. Staff job descriptions are linked to Partnership goals and objectives.* 75.0% 100.0%
Strongly Agree 1
Mostly Agree 1
Somewhat Agree 4
Somewhat Disagree 0
Mostly Disagree 0
Strongly Disagree 0
43. Current team members have the requisite skills needed to fulfill their job roles and responsibilities.* 75.0% 83.3%
Strongly Agree 0
Mostly Agree 4
Somewhat Agree 1
Somewhat Disagree 1
Mostly Disagree 0
Strongly Disagree 0
44. There is a staff development plan in place linked to identified skills needs.* 47.2% 33.3%
Strongly Agree 0
Mostly Agree 1
Somewhat Agree 1
Somewhat Disagree 1
Mostly Disagree 2
Strongly Disagree 1
45. Current team members have the requisite skills to meet the technical needs of the ARC. 78.3% 90.0%
Strongly Agree 3
Mostly Agree 4
Somewhat Agree 2
Somewhat Disagree 0
Mostly Disagree 0
Strongly Disagree 1
46. The goal and objectives of the Partnership have been well communicated to relevant team members in my organization. 68.3% 70.0%
Strongly Agree 1
Mostly Agree 5
Somewhat Agree 1
Somewhat Disagree 1
Mostly Disagree 1
Strongly Disagree 1
47. Active leadership is being provided by my organization to communicate the vision and realize the goal and objectives of the Partnership. 63.3% 70.0%
Strongly Agree 0
Mostly Agree 4
Somewhat Agree 3
Somewhat Disagree 1
Mostly Disagree 1
Strongly Disagree 1