Risalat Diagnostic Centre · Free self-assessment

Institutional Capacity Assessment

Are your institution’s mandate, structures, people and systems ready to deliver what is expected? Rate each statement to see where capacity is strong and where it needs building.

For: Ministries, agencies, regulators and their senior management teams30 questions · 6 areasAbout 10 minutesNo sign-up · answers stay on your device
01Answer honestlyThink about how things actually work today, not the manual.
02Watch your resultsScores and risks update as you answer.
03Review prioritiesSee which areas need attention first.
04Save & sharePrint or save the results as PDF for your team.

Jump to my results ↓

01

Mandate & Strategy

Is the institution clear on what it must achieve and how?

1.1The institution's mandate is clear and understood by staff.
1.2A current strategic plan sets clear priorities.
1.3Strategy is translated into annual work plans and budgets.
1.4Leadership communicates direction and decisions consistently.
1.5Key stakeholders are engaged in setting priorities.
02

Organization & Structure

Does the structure support the mandate?

2.1The organizational structure matches the mandate and workload.
2.2Roles and responsibilities are documented in job descriptions.
2.3Decision rights and delegation of authority are clear.
2.4Coordination between units works well.
2.5Standard operating procedures are documented and followed.
03

People & Skills

Does the institution have the right people with the right skills?

3.1Staffing levels match the workload.
3.2Recruitment is merit-based and timely.
3.3Staff skills match the requirements of their roles.
3.4Training is planned based on identified needs.
3.5Performance management is in place and used.
04

Systems & Processes

Do core systems and processes enable delivery?

4.1Core processes (finance, procurement, HR) are documented and efficient.
4.2IT systems support staff in their daily work.
4.3Records and documents are managed systematically.
4.4Internal controls prevent errors and misuse.
4.5Service standards are defined and monitored.
05

Financial Resources

Is the institution adequately and sustainably resourced?

5.1The budget is adequate for the mandate.
5.2Funding sources are stable or diversified.
5.3Financial planning looks beyond the current year.
5.4Costs are controlled and monitored.
5.5Assets and equipment are recorded and maintained.
06

Performance & Learning

Does the institution measure results and improve?

6.1Institutional performance indicators are defined.
6.2Results are reported regularly to management and stakeholders.
6.3Data is used in management decisions.
6.4Lessons are captured and shared.
6.5Improvement initiatives are planned and followed through.

Recommended support

Areas marked Priority (two or more answers of “Not at all” or “Partly”) are highlighted below.

Priority

Mandate & Strategy

Strategic planning, leadership and organizational direction.

Management & Leadership programmes →Governance, Risk & Compliance programmes →
Priority

Organization & Structure

Organizational development, structure and process design.

Management & Leadership programmes →HR, Payroll & Administration programmes →
Priority

People & Skills

HR management, performance management and skills development.

HR, Payroll & Administration programmes →Start a Training Needs Assessment →
Priority

Systems & Processes

Internal control, process improvement and digital systems.

Governance, Risk & Compliance programmes →Technology programmes →
Priority

Financial Resources

Public financial management and budgeting.

Accounting & Finance programmes →Governance, Risk & Compliance programmes →
Priority

Performance & Learning

Performance management, M&E and evidence use.

M&E & Performance Management programmes →Research & Statistics programmes →

This is a self-assessment based on your own answers — a structured first read, not an audit, evaluation or certification. Your answers are not sent or stored anywhere; they stay in your browser and disappear when you leave the page. For an independent, evidence-based institutional capacity assessment with document review, interviews and a full report, Risalat can carry out a consultant-led review.

Need a deeper, independent assessment?

Risalat experts can run a consultant-led review with document analysis, interviews and a full report.

All diagnostic toolsTalk to an expert