Definition |
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Understanding the socio-cultural, historical,
political, and economic context within which CARE operates; integrating
understanding of the organization's global approach with awareness of
global trends. |
Skills and Behaviors |
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Actively seeks understanding: · Gathers information on relevant history, culture, economic environment, and politics through personal contacts, books, and media sources, in order to make informed decisions. · Undertakes contextual analysis as a means of guiding actions and decisions; understands the forces that shape views and actions of program participants or local governments or other stakeholders. · Understands and values how diversity will enrich our work. Keeps abreast of current events: · Stays up to date on occurrences throughout the world that may impact one’s role. Perspective in actions and relationships: · Integrates information from diverse sources to develop a well formed, values based, and open-minded perspective for decision-making and relationship building. · Accurately reads key power/political relationships; demonstrates political and cultural sensibilities. · Understands the local, national and global implications of actions taken. |