Self-assessment helps measure the application of the Core Humanitarian Standard on Quality & Accountability (CHS) to an organisation’s work. It is one of three options in the CHS Verification Scheme. Organisations undertake self-assessment internally, using online surveys developed by the CHS Alliance to collect information, document evidence and present results.
At the end of a self-assessment, organisations will have an overview of what they are doing well, and what they might need to improve upon. Repeated every two years, CHS self-assessments help track progress and assess the value of interventions.
While all organisations are welcome to use the Self-Assessment manual and tools to conduct their own evaluation of their performance against the CHS, only CHS Alliance members can access the following services:
- Having the process of their self-assessment validated by the CHS Alliance through an official letter and stamp that can be shared publicly and with key stakeholders.
- Access to dashboards showing their organisation’s full results.
- Benchmark against others in the sector.
- Access to the services offered by the Alliance to members to facilitate improvements (including on key thematic areas of the CHS, good practices and tools, CHS Communities of Practice on AAP, PSEAH, People Management, Training and Verification).
Support
Join our Verification Community of Practice
Staff working for CHS Alliance Members are welcome to join the Verification Community of Practice (CoP) to connect with others in our global network on their verification journey, whether this is self-assessment, independent verification, or certification. As part of this CoP, you will gain access to a wealth of resources, including guidelines, toolkits, and real-world examples, and participate in dynamic discussions and collaborative projects. To express your interest in joining the Verification CoP, please email us at verification@chsalliance.org.
Frequently asked questions
Have a question about self-assessment that remains unanswered? More details are provided in our CHS Verification Scheme Frequently Asked Questions.
Get in touch
Contact our Head of Quality Assurance, Jordi Capdevila, to start your verification journey.