Scope
Needs taxonomy, multi-stakeholder consultation, target group survey with disaggregation, gap analysis against benchmarks, prioritisation matrix.
Systematic identification of capacity, knowledge or service gaps in a target group, organisation or sector.
Needs taxonomy, multi-stakeholder consultation, target group survey with disaggregation, gap analysis against benchmarks, prioritisation matrix.
Needs assessment report (30–50p), prioritisation matrix, intervention recommendations brief.
6–10 weeks depending on stakeholder accessibility.
Adapted from IOM, UNICEF, DVV International standards. Combines participatory rapid appraisal with quantitative validation.
Per-engagement quote · drivers are needs taxonomy scope, sample size.
CSOs and umbrella networks before designing capacity-building programmes, country offices before launching new interventions.