Needs assessment

Relocation programmes might find it useful to carry out a needs assessment with participants before they arrive, either through an online interview or by asking them to complete a form, or both. This can help the programme staff prepare and anticipate any possible issues.

Needs assessments

A needs assessment could cover:

  • Training

    • Human rights training

    • Law, leadership training, monitoring and evaluation, advocacy, security, fundraising

    • Research training

    • Language training

    • IT training / giving presentations / using spreadsheets

  • Safety and security

  • Networking and advocacy

  • Ongoing work commitments

  • Travel plans, e.g. any conference attendance planned during relocation period

  • Equipment

  • Medical, including psychosocial support needs

  • Needs of families / dependants

    • Travel and visas

    • Accommodation

    • Healthcare / wellbeing

    • Social support

    • Language classes

    • Nursery / school / college places

More information
‘Preparing to welcome a scholar’ in SAR’s How to host – A handbook for higher education partners (pages 22 to 25).

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