KNOWLEDGE SHARING SESSIONS (KSS) refers to the general term covering all types of activities held within the agency where knowledge sharing takes place. These events include conferences, fora, seminars, meetings, or brown-bag sessions. There are two types of KSS within the DSWD: those that deal with big groups, and those that deal with small groups.
Send a letter of request to the CBS/U at the Field Office or to SWIDB at the Central Office to invite a CGS member as a resource person or subject matter expert.
The performance of a CGS member is evaluated based on the feedback received from stakeholders who were provided with technical assistance.
CGS members are given more opportunities for professional development since their specialization development is managed. Members are also linked to professional networks and organizations based on their specialization.
Currently, the certification program is available for child protection specialists. Certification programs for other sectors are still lined up for development.
CGS Members can start developing their specialization by assessing their competencies using the CGS Competency Framework and Competency Assessment Tool. After
CGS members can participate in conferences, forums and other activities based on their interests and professional needs. Furthermore, a mentoring program is set up by the secretariat to ensure knowledge sharing and/or transfer among members.
The specialization tracks focus on the various vulnerable sectors such as: 1) Children and Youth, 2) Women, 3) Older Persons, 4) Persons with Disabilities 5) Internally Displaced Persons 6) Family and Community, 7) Indigenous Peoples 8) Migrant Workers. Competencies under each sector are: 1) Policy and Plan Development, 2) Standards Development 3) Direct Service Delivery and Transfer of Technology, 4) Advocacy on Behalf of the Vulnerable Sector, 5) Networking and Partnerships.
