Table 2 Sample from scoring guide for raters in the internal or external teams

Relevance

1. The content of activities correspond with the vision

Ascertain highest points are awarded if.

2. Working methods correspond with the vision

*The activities of the organization actually correspond to its vision and this is the subject of continuous reflection and internal discussion.

*The organization practices what it preaches.

Lowest points are awarded if.

*There is no link between the origination’s activities and its vision, and planning and methods development are not given priority.

*There are double standards and self-contradiction in the organization.

Right skills in relation to activities

1. Professional qualifications and experience of the staff

Ascertain whether the organization has a recruitment strategy and selects personnel in accordance with existing, documented criteria.

2. Ability of management

Highest points are awarded to organizations.

*That have documented job descriptions for all posts and which, in addition, have staff in place that fully meet the criteria of the job descriptions.

*If the staff regard management as legitimate and give management their active support.

Lowest points are awarded to organizations.

*In which there are no documented requirements of qualifications and experience.

*Where management is not legitimate in the eyes of the staff or does not participate in activities.

Working environment

1. Government rules / regulatory environment

Ascertain what the legal context is in which the organization operates, and what rules or frameworks the government has regarding the organization's area of activities.

Highest points are awarded if the organization's.

*Activities are in line with the government's vision and policy statements of multilateral organizations e.g. WHO.

*Plays a leadership role.

Lowest points are awarded if the organization's activities fall short of the government policies.