External/Org Awareness
Understands and keeps up-to-date on local, national, and international policies and trends
Type
Behavioural
COD
Department of Personnel and Training DoPT
Levels
Basic
Stays updated on developments taking place within the departments and across other departments
Is aware of the internal dynamics of the services
Proficient
Stays updated on internal dynamics of the services as well as key developments taking place locally
Considers external policies and trends when reviewing reports, and policy documents
Advanced
Keeps abreast of any national developments that will impact citizen needs
Understands the implication of the broad social and economic context for the Civil Services
Synthesizes complex information gathered from a variety of external sources and disseminates it to staff
Expert
Possesses an in-depth understanding of the socio-political and economic situation globally and anticipates their impact on the services
Ensures successful operations in a variety of social, political, and cultural environments