TRF Cadre of Technical Advisers

2015 RI Convention Breakout Session Tuesday 09 June 2015 São Paulo, Brazil Christian Pepera – TRF Cadre Specialist

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Purpose of the Cadre

Provide technical expertise and advice to Rotarians planning and implementing TRF grant projects around the world

•Assist the Trustees •Ensure stewardship

of grant funds

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Who is in the Cadre?

• Mediators, social workers, former Rotary peace scholars

• Doctors, nurses, public and community health professionals

• Civil, environmental, mechanical engineers and sanitation professionals

• Teachers, education specialists, literacy advocates

• Community organizers, agriculture experts, micro-finance specialists

• Accountants, financial advisers

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The Role of the Cadre

• Application and project advisers

• Technical (desk) reviewers

• Site Visitors

• Auditors

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What TRF Considers

Technical Expertise

Geographic Location

Language Skills

Cadre Experience

Quality of Past Evaluations

Cultural Familiarity

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At the Project Site

Cadre members spend about 3 days on site

• Meeting with:

– Rotarian grant sponsors

– Community members

– Partnering organizations

• Observing project implementation

• Sharing knowledge, best practices and offering assistance

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Other Avenues of Cadre Service

• Grant Application guidance

• Club/District project assistance

• Promoting best practices and resources

• Sharing knowledge and expertise

• Cadre promotion & education

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Recruitment Focus: Project Development Advisers

• Grant writing and planning

• Sustainable project development

• Community needs assessments

• Monitoring and evaluation plans

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Recruitment Focus: Geographic

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Recruitment Focus: Areas of Focus

• Health professionals

• Water and Sanitation experts

• Spanish speaking financial auditors in North & Central America

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Interested in Joining?

• Visit www.rotary.org • E-mail cadre@rotary.org

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Questions?