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SOMALIA NUTRITION CLUSTER
Nutrition Cluster CoordinationUNICEF Somalia Support Centre (USSC)
United Nations, Block Q, Nairobi, Kenya
http://www.unocha.org/somalia/coordination/clusters/nutrition
For more information, contact Leo Matunga, Nutrition Cluster Coordinator: lmatunga@unicef.org
or Komborero Chirenda, Deputy Nutrition Cluster Coordinator: komborero.chirenda@wfp.org
Tel: +254-20-7628400
Fax: +254-20-7623989
Somalia Annual Nutrition Cluster
Evaluation Report
Somalia Cluster Team during Mogadishu NiE Training Somaliland Nutrition Strategy Launch
A moderate acute malnourished child in Dobley-Lower Juba Somalia
December 2012
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SOMALIA NUTRITION CLUSTER
Nutrition Cluster CoordinationUNICEF Somalia Support Centre (USSC)
United Nations, Block Q, Nairobi, Kenya
http://www.unocha.org/somalia/coordination/clusters/nutrition
For more information, contact Leo Matunga, Nutrition Cluster Coordinator: lmatunga@unicef.org
or Komborero Chirenda, Deputy Nutrition Cluster Coordinator: komborero.chirenda@wfp.org
Tel: +254-20-7628400
Fax: +254-20-7623989
Acronyms:
BNSP Basic Nutrition Services Package
CAFDARO Community Activity for Development and Relief Organization
CAP Consolidated Appeal Process
CRC Cluster Review Committee
EPRP Emergency Preparedness and Response Plans
HCT Humanitarian Country Team
IMAM Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition
INGO International Non-Governmental Organization
LNGO Local Non-Governmental Organization
NIE Nutrition in Emergencies
NRRT National Rapid Response Team
SRCS Somalia Red Crescent Society
ToR Terms of Reference
UNICEF United Nations Childrens Fund
UNOCHA United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
3Ws Who is doing What and Where
Acknowledgement:
The Nutrition Cluster Team greatly acknowledges the efforts made by all cluster partners and members
(LNGOs & INGOs), UN agencies, inter-clusters teams, donors, government ministries and observers who
actively participated in the 2012 evaluation process. The team also appreciate coordination support given
by sub-national focal points, MoH, WFP and UNICEF for stressing emphasis on completion of the
questionnaires by all partners in order for this to be a success.
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SOMALIA NUTRITION CLUSTER
Nutrition Cluster CoordinationUNICEF Somalia Support Centre (USSC)
United Nations, Block Q, Nairobi, Kenya
http://www.unocha.org/somalia/coordination/clusters/nutrition
For more information, contact Leo Matunga, Nutrition Cluster Coordinator: lmatunga@unicef.org
or Komborero Chirenda, Deputy Nutrition Cluster Coordinator: komborero.chirenda@wfp.org
Tel: +254-20-7628400
Fax: +254-20-7623989
1.BackgroundThe Somalia nutrition cluster was created in 2006 after the country adopted the cluster system following
recommendations by the Humanitarian Country Team (HCT). The cluster system was established in orderto strengthen humanitarian coordination and have a predictable and accountable response as part of the
humanitarian reform.
Somalia Nutrition Cluster has clearly defined ToR of roles and responsibilities; cluster response plans;
cluster nutrition and IYCF strategies; IMAM, and survey/ surveillance guidelines validated and utilized at
field level.
The Nutrition Cluster has rapidly increased in size since the 2011 famine response with membership
composing of government, LNGOs, INGOs, UN agencies, civil society, donors, and observers. Currently the
Somalia nutrition cluster is one of the biggest clusters globally with about 400 members of which 145 are
partners implementing active nutrition projects in Somalia with the support from various donor agencies.
Due to the complexity of the operational environment in Somalia, the Nutrition cluster hold a nationalcluster meeting on a monthly basis in Nairobi and 14 other sub-national cluster meetings inside Somalia
mainly chaired by UNICEF as a cluster lead agency and co-chaired by voluntary LNGOs. (see Annex II:
Nutrition Sub-cluster Focal Point Map)
The Nutrition cluster coordination team is currently made up of a Nutrition Cluster coordinator (UNICEF),
Co-chair (LNGO-CAFDARO), Deputy nutrition cluster coordinator (WFP), Nutrition information
management specialist (UNICEF), Nutrition cluster support officer (UNOCHA), Mogadishu based nutrition
cluster assistant (UNICEF) and nutrition cluster data entry assistant (UNICEF).
The first Somalia cluster evaluation was done end of November 2012 in order to assess review the
performance of the cluster; document the achievements and identify areas of improvement based on
recommendations.
2.MethodologyThe Nutrition Cluster Evaluation was conducted in November 2012. An on-line evaluation questionnaire
was directly circulated to 361 cluster members (UN, LNGOs, INGOs, Donors, Government Officials and
other Somalia Cluster representatives team) actively participating in the Somalia Nutrition Cluster. 27%
(96 members) managed to respond to the questionnaire, out of which 75 members completed the entire
questionnaire. The questionnaire comprised 3 questions on the background of the respondents, 52
statements on different topics regarding the Nutrition Cluster, and two open-ended questions to identify
any best practices and ways forward for improved Nutrition Cluster coordination. Response options to
the different statements ranged from 1 to 5 (5-strongly agree, 4-partly agree, 3-neutral, 2-partly disagree
and 1-strongly disagree). Furthermore, respondents were given the option to provide free-text comments
on each statement.
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SOMALIA NUTRITION CLUSTER
Nutrition Cluster CoordinationUNICEF Somalia Support Centre (USSC)
United Nations, Block Q, Nairobi, Kenya
http://www.unocha.org/somalia/coordination/clusters/nutrition
For more information, contact Leo Matunga, Nutrition Cluster Coordinator: lmatunga@unicef.org
or Komborero Chirenda, Deputy Nutrition Cluster Coordinator: komborero.chirenda@wfp.org
Tel: +254-20-7628400
Fax: +254-20-7623989
43.8%
16.7%
39.6%
At what level do you participate in the
cluster coordination meetings?
National / Nairobi
level
Field level
Both national and
field level
3.Objectives of the Nutrition Cluster Evaluation To document the Nutrition Cluster achievements, lessons learnt and experiences in response
implementation and identify recommendations for improved coordination and response.
To identify constraints, challenges and key thematic areas where improvements can be made toensure positive progression in year-2013.
To review the performance of national and sub-national nutrition clusters coordinationmechanisms
4.Findings4.1Composition of respondents
Most respondents to the
questionnaire (61.5%) workfor LNGOs or Somalia Red
Crescent Society. Other
responses were received
from international NGOs
(28.1%), UN agencies
(8.3%), donor agencies (1%)
and other cluster
representatives (1%). No
responses were received
from National Governmentrepresentatives or
Observers.
The graph on the right indicates that there
was a nearly equal balance of respondents
from national/Nairobi level and field level.
Approximately 40 % participate in both
national and field level coordination
meetings.
28.1%
61.5%
8.3%
1.0% 1.0%What stakeholder group do you
belong to? International NGO
Local NGO / Somalia
Red Crescent Society
UN Agency
Donor
Other Cluster
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SOMALIA NUTRITION CLUSTER
Nutrition Cluster CoordinationUNICEF Somalia Support Centre (USSC)
United Nations, Block Q, Nairobi, Kenya
http://www.unocha.org/somalia/coordination/clusters/nutrition
For more information, contact Leo Matunga, Nutrition Cluster Coordinator: lmatunga@unicef.org
or Komborero Chirenda, Deputy Nutrition Cluster Coordinator: komborero.chirenda@wfp.org
Tel: +254-20-7628400
Fax: +254-20-7623989
80.2%
53.1%
13.5%10.4%
0.0%
10.0%
20.0%
30.0%
40.0%
50.0%
60.0%
70.0%
80.0%
90.0%
South Central Puntland Somaliland
Which zone is your main area of focus?Many respondents are targeting more
than 1 zone in Somalia as their main areaof focus. The majority (80%) of
respondents have South Somalia as their
main area of focus. Approximately half of
the respondents (53%) have Central
Somalia included in their main area of
focus, while only a small percentage of
the respondents have Puntland zone
(13.5%) or Somaliland zone (10.4%) as
their main area of focus.
4.2Cluster evaluation analysisThe analysis of the results on the questionnaire statements was calculated as rating average, a
weighted average response to each item, ranging from 1 (the cluster needs to significantly improve on
this topic) to 5 (the cluster has performed excellent on this topic). A summary table of the responseanalysis for each topic featured in the questionnaire is attached as Annex I. For each topic, the number of
responses to the statements is listed, followed by the rating average and the total number of responses
to the statement.
In the next subsections, an analysis based on these responses is provided as well as the individual
comments provided by the respondents.
4.2.1 CoordinationThe cluster coordination support has been adequate at national level and less felt at field level.
Coordination meetings at national level were well organized (according to 91% of the respondents) and
conducted on monthly basis as planned, agenda disseminated well in time, minutes circulated to allregistered partners and action points addressed appropriately. Cluster meetings were conducted at sub-
national clusters; however according to 13% of the respondents there is need to further improve this, e.g.
to promote an action oriented approach, and maintain consistency with the planned calendar, quality on
agenda items, minutes writing, information dissemination, follow up on action points and coordination
capacity. Communication between national and sub-national level clusters was generally efficient
(according to 68% of the respondents), though revitalization of sub-national cluster could improve the
coordination process.
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SOMALIA NUTRITION CLUSTER
Nutrition Cluster CoordinationUNICEF Somalia Support Centre (USSC)
United Nations, Block Q, Nairobi, Kenya
http://www.unocha.org/somalia/coordination/clusters/nutrition
For more information, contact Leo Matunga, Nutrition Cluster Coordinator: lmatunga@unicef.org
or Komborero Chirenda, Deputy Nutrition Cluster Coordinator: komborero.chirenda@wfp.org
Tel: +254-20-7628400
Fax: +254-20-7623989
Most respondents indicated that the cluster coordination team is competent (88%), handles technical
areas of responsibility adequately (78%), is easily approachable (90%), and an independent and impartial
(neutral) representative of the cluster partners (78%). 84% of the respondents felt that partners were
closely engaged during planning phase, decision making, implementation and monitoring process.
According to many respondents, the nutrition cluster response plan objectives (95%) and ToR (85%) are
very clear, and the coordination structure is effective (68%) for serving the needs of the cluster. Capacity
building of subnational level cluster focal points was reflected as an area of need by (29%) of partners.
Recommendations:
Strengthen national and sub-national clusters coordination through training on clustercoordination and cluster approach awareness;
Strengthen inter-cluster coordination approach in integrating programmes strategies, designingand implementation;
Regularly circulate cluster coordination structure, roles and responsibilities for the benefit ofnew partners;
Maintain minimum standards required for sub-national cluster focal points in order to improvecoordination, technical support and leadership skills at field level.
4.2.2 Capacity BuildingThe trainings offered by the cluster to partners in 2012 were of a high quality (according to 70% of the
respondents), and training materials were adequate (64%); however, post-training support was indicated
by many partners (23%) to be inadequate. The Nutrition in Emergencies training (91%) conducted was of
great importance to the partners (91%), although it could not cover all regions in 2012. Some of the
partners requested for the opportunity to be also trained in NIE. Furthermore, Nutrition Cluster approach
training is generally (94%) felt to be an important training that should be given to all cluster partners.
Further needs for improvement were indicated, such as to offer more training opportunities to partners
(32%), to translate cluster training materials into the local language (17%), to build technical capacity of
partners (24%) for the need to improve the capacity to address nutrition needs in Somalia (40%).
Recommendations:
Strengthen the capacity of partners through NiE and relevant technical trainings/ on-job-trainings on thematic key areas;
Cluster to develop a multi-year capacity development plan and circulate at national and sub-national cluster (where possible leading agencies, INGOs to harmonize training work plans);
Training materials should also be translated into local language especially at field level.
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SOMALIA NUTRITION CLUSTER
Nutrition Cluster CoordinationUNICEF Somalia Support Centre (USSC)
United Nations, Block Q, Nairobi, Kenya
http://www.unocha.org/somalia/coordination/clusters/nutrition
For more information, contact Leo Matunga, Nutrition Cluster Coordinator: lmatunga@unicef.org
or Komborero Chirenda, Deputy Nutrition Cluster Coordinator: komborero.chirenda@wfp.org
Tel: +254-20-7628400
Fax: +254-20-7623989
4.2.3 Contingency Planning and PreparednessMost partners (77%) agreed that partners are adequately involved in the development of contingency
and emergency preparedness plans. Also the individual comments by the respondents do not indicate
any need for improvements on this topic.
Recommendations:
The cluster needs to develop with partners a costed multi-hazard Emergency Preparedness andResponse Plans (EPRP) which should be shared with all partners and can be activated in times of
need;
Cluster should advocate for the establishment of National Rapid Response Team (NRRT).4.2.4 Resource MobilizationAccording the majority (82%) of respondents, nutrition cluster partners have been committed to
contributing to the Common Humanitarian Action Plan, CAP, and other multi-cluster strategic plans.
There has been transparency (according to 73% of the respondents) in selection and resource allocation
through close involvement of LNGO, INGOs, UN and Observers in CRC, feedback on updates were always
shared with cluster partners. Moreover, the cluster is effective (88%) in advocating for funding for the
cluster activities.
Recommendations:
Maintain timely sharing of Common Humanitarian Action Plans, work plans and multi-clusterstrategic plans with national and sub-national clusters;
Cluster will require to mobilize resources through relevant potential interested donors incollaboration with lead agencies to fund cluster work-plans which include partners and staff
capacity building;
Maintain CRC neutrality by appointing members through open-confidence voting.4.2.5 Information ManagementThe general questions on Information Management have been responded to quite positively.
Interestingly, when questions were more specific, respondents were more sceptical. For example,
according to many (83%) respondents, there is more information that the cluster could reasonably collect
from partners to increase situational understanding, status of response and to help address any relevant
needs/gaps. Similarly, according to the majority of respondents (84%), the cluster could do a better job at
processing information which partners provide and transforming this into useful tools etc. for partners.
A significant proportion of the respondents (41%) have raised the issue that they are hesitant to share
certain information with the cluster because of the confidentiality and/or privacy of the information.
Recommendations:
Cluster should improve its information management activities to be more proactive in collectinginformation and subsequently provide partners with more output on the information that has
been collected;
It is recommended that further advocacy is done with implementing agencies on the importancefor timely sharing of information to promote collective decision-making and improved outcome;
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SOMALIA NUTRITION CLUSTER
Nutrition Cluster CoordinationUNICEF Somalia Support Centre (USSC)
United Nations, Block Q, Nairobi, Kenya
http://www.unocha.org/somalia/coordination/clusters/nutrition
For more information, contact Leo Matunga, Nutrition Cluster Coordinator: lmatunga@unicef.org
or Komborero Chirenda, Deputy Nutrition Cluster Coordinator: komborero.chirenda@wfp.org
Tel: +254-20-7628400
Fax: +254-20-7623989
Cluster coordination team to establish a data confidentiality and privacy policy within the clusterto ensure that sensitive, personally identifiable datasets are suitably anonymised and partners
can be assured that the data they share will be treated confidentially when necessary;
Strengthen reciprocal communication and information sharing between national and sub-national clusters in order to effectively address action points from both levels;
To effectively maintain an information dense cluster webpage through which partners arecontinuously updated.
4.2.6 Monitoring, Evaluation & LearningMost respondents (84%) have indicated that monitoring, evaluation and learning activities are conducted
adequately. Individual comments were provided to highlight that the cluster coordination team
continuously conduct on job training during monitoring, follow up on partners not reporting and provides
feedback on action points/ areas of improvement i.e. monthly reports. A proportion of the respondents
(27%) indicated that the cluster coordination team does not regularly provide feedback to cluster
partners on essential key issues.
Recommendations:
Cluster in collaboration with partners and stakeholders to promote and engage in joinedsupportive supervision, joined monitoring exercises and focus groups meeting/ discussions at
field levels;
Partners are recommended to regularly share lessons learnt so as to strengthen cross-learningmechanisms among partners;
Cluster should promote nutrition partners exchange visits in order to enhance learning-by-doingapproach.
4.2.7 Nutritional interventions/responseNutrition interventions have been recommended based on actual needs and the cluster response isguided by clear set of standards and tools available to partners; however some partners highlighted the
need to widely circulate minimum required standards and tools in response to emergencies. Despite the
fact that most respondents (73%) acknowledge that the cluster coordination team is proactively involved
in filling geographical gaps in nutrition services, a serious issue has been raised by a significant proportion
of respondents (40%) that to their opinion the nutrition response in Somalia suffers from unnecessary
duplications in the service delivery.
Recommendations:
Advocate formulation of National Nutrition Policy through close collaboration of nationalgovernment, INGOs/ LNGOs partners, stakeholders and UN agencies;
Cluster should regularly circulate minimum standards and tools which guides nutrition responseprocess;
The cluster coordination team should promote minimum duplications/ overlaps in nutritionservice delivery through strengthening field cluster coordination mechanisms in order to improve
accountability and cost effectiveness of the programmes;
Recognition of marginalized diverse groups during strategy and programmes development.
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SOMALIA NUTRITION CLUSTER
Nutrition Cluster CoordinationUNICEF Somalia Support Centre (USSC)
United Nations, Block Q, Nairobi, Kenya
http://www.unocha.org/somalia/coordination/clusters/nutrition
For more information, contact Leo Matunga, Nutrition Cluster Coordinator: lmatunga@unicef.org
or Komborero Chirenda, Deputy Nutrition Cluster Coordinator: komborero.chirenda@wfp.org
Tel: +254-20-7628400
Fax: +254-20-7623989
4.2.8 Cross-cutting issuesMost respondents felt that the cluster strategy adequately addresses right of men, women, boys, girls,
and diverse groups i.e. ethnic, religion, culture and politics (89%), adequately reflects the nutritional
requirements of women and under 5 boys and girls (93%), and adequately reflects the concerns of
diverse groups (76%).
4.2.9 Best practicesThe following best practices were identified by the respondents:
Timely information management and dissemination at both national and sub-national level alsoimprove the partners understanding on BNSP, guidelines and minimum standards;
Cluster proactive on timely feedback, follow ups and updates .i.e. continuous update and sharing of3 Ws matrix resolved gross duplication/ overlaps of nutrition activities in the same localities;
mapping also enabled cluster to timely identify gaps and efficiently prioritizing allocation of
resources according to needs;
The cluster practised neutrality, respect for human rights, accountability, transparency, equity,regularity and consistence; Resources were fairly distributed among the LNGOs, INGOs and UN agencies. All partners were
always involved in decision making at cluster level;
The cluster coordination team was approachable, used action oriented approach, consistency inresponsiveness and managing cluster affairs, technically competent in achieving the objectives
through capacity building, close involvement and participation of partners at all levels;
Selection of sub-national cluster focal points was transparent, democratic and based oncompetency. This has improved coordination, technical support and commendable leadership at
field level as well as help in dealing with disputes;
The cluster always emphasized on consistency in maintain standards, quality, and promote accessto IMAM services;
The cluster developed capacity of partners through training conducted which resulted in betternutrition services delivery.
5.Conclusion:This evaluation found that on the whole, the Nutrition Cluster met its mandate of ensuring accountability
in national response to humanitarian emergencies. Partners felt the Cluster also largely met its mandate
if clarifying the division of labour among organizations and helped define their roles and responsibilities
within the different technical areas of emergency nutrition response.
Given the attention and the results that have already been achieved by the Nutrition Cluster and its
partners in Somalia, there is a unique opportunity today for the country to use the work already done asa stepping stone in moving forward to improve the nutrition situation.
Whilst great work has been done in Somalia crises, further work is necessary in strengthening the
understanding of the Cluster role amongst partners to ensure roles, responsibilities, and accountabilities
are understood and respected by all partners.
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SOMALIA NUTRITION CLUSTER
Nutrition Cluster CoordinationUNICEF Somalia Support Centre (USSC)
United Nations, Block Q, Nairobi, Kenya
http://www.unocha.org/somalia/coordination/clusters/nutrition
For more information, contact Leo Matunga, Nutrition Cluster Coordinator: lmatunga@unicef.org
or Komborero Chirenda, Deputy Nutrition Cluster Coordinator: komborero.chirenda@wfp.org
Tel: +254-20-7628400
Fax: +254-20-7623989
Annex I: Questionnaire Response Analysis
Statements related to Coordination
Stronglyagree
Partlyagree
Neutral
Partlydisagree
Stronglydisag
ree
N/A
RatingAverag
e
Response
Cou
nt
4. The Nutrition Cluster response plan objectives
are clear56 21 3 1 0 1 4.63 82
5. Nutrition Cluster TOR do exist and guide the
clusters work46 24 9 2 1 0 4.37 82
6. The nutrition cluster support has been
adequate49 26 4 2 1 0 4.46 82
7. The current coordination structure is NOT
effective in serving the needs of the cluster 7 10 9 17 38 1 3.85 82
8. The nutrition cluster coordination meetings at
national level (including Agenda and sharing of
information) have been well organized
59 15 4 3 0 1 4.60 82
9. The nutrition cluster coordination meetings at
sub-national / regional level (including Agenda
and sharing of information) have been well
organized
20 36 10 6 4 6 3.82 82
10. Nutrition cluster meetings are well
facilitated/conducted59 11 7 4 1 0 4.50 82
11. Nutrition cluster meetings are action-oriented 46 25 4 4 1 2 4.39 82
12. Opinions and views of Cluster partners areconsidered in the Cluster decision-making
processes in a neutral way (i.e. without
favouring any party)
43 23 8 4 2 2 4.26 82
13. The Cluster Coordination team is an
independent and impartial (neutral)
representative of the cluster partners
49 14 13 4 1 1 4.31 82
14. The nutrition cluster coordination team has
effectively engaged with partners in
addressing issues related to the Nutrition
cluster
52 16 7 6 0 1 4.41 82
15. It is easy to approach the cluster coordinationteam
55 18 5 3 0 1 4.54 82
16. The cluster coordination team key positions
(Cluster coordinator, Information manager,
cluster support officer) are covered by
competent staff
56 14 8 2 0 2 4.55 82
17. Technical areas of responsibility (e.g. cluster
partner identification, gap analysis, advocacy,
strategy development etc.) of the cluster
coordination team are addressed adequately
31 30 10 3 4 4 4.04 82
18. Decision making in the cluster does NOT
actively involve all partners11 13 12 20 24 2 3.41 82
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Nutrition Cluster CoordinationUNICEF Somalia Support Centre (USSC)
United Nations, Block Q, Nairobi, Kenya
http://www.unocha.org/somalia/coordination/clusters/nutrition
For more information, contact Leo Matunga, Nutrition Cluster Coordinator: lmatunga@unicef.org
or Komborero Chirenda, Deputy Nutrition Cluster Coordinator: komborero.chirenda@wfp.org
Tel: +254-20-7628400
Fax: +254-20-7623989
19. NGOs that act as cluster focal points at
subnational level provide adequate leadership
and guidance
9 25 20 15 7 6 3.18 82
20. Collaboration and communication betweennational and sub-national level clusters is
efficient
17 27 22 13 0 3 3.61 82
21. The cluster meets frequently, at regular
intervals61 13 7 0 0 1 4.67 82
22. The cluster meets at an appropriate
place/venue58 13 4 1 4 2 4.50 82
23. Actions points from meetings are NOT always
followed up4 8 8 16 44 2 4.10 82
Statements related to Capacity Building
Stronglyagree
Partlyagree
Neutral
Partlydisagre
e
Stronglydisag
ree
N/A
RatingAverag
e
Response
Cou
nt
24. The cluster offers enough training
opportunities to partners16 24 12 19 6 2 3.32 79
25. The training offered by the cluster to cluster
partners is of a high quality33 18 13 6 3 6 3.99 79
26. The cluster offers adequate post-training
support to partners who have participated in
cluster training sessions
15 22 18 13 3 8 3.46 79
27. The Cluster training materials are adequate
(enough)25 22 11 13 3 5 3.72 79
28. The Cluster training materials are adequately
translated into the local language20 18 21 8 4 8 3.59 79
29. Nutrition in Emergencies is an important
training for partners60 11 3 1 3 1 4.59 79
30. "Nutrition Cluster approach" training should
be given to all cluster partners60 12 2 1 2 2 4.65 79
31. The Cluster partners do NOT have the
necessary capacities to respond to nutrition
needs in Somalia
9 22 9 13 25 1 3.29 79
32. Partner technical Capacity gaps are alwaysaddressed promptly and adequately
13 24 23 17 2 0 3.37 79
Statement related to Contingency Planning and
Preparedness
Stronglyagree
Partlyagree
Neutral
Partlydisagree
Stronglydisagree
N/A
RatingAverage
Response
Count
33. Partners are adequately involved in
development of contingency planning and26 34 6 8 4 1 3.90 79
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Nutrition Cluster CoordinationUNICEF Somalia Support Centre (USSC)
United Nations, Block Q, Nairobi, Kenya
http://www.unocha.org/somalia/coordination/clusters/nutrition
For more information, contact Leo Matunga, Nutrition Cluster Coordinator: lmatunga@unicef.org
or Komborero Chirenda, Deputy Nutrition Cluster Coordinator: komborero.chirenda@wfp.org
Tel: +254-20-7628400
Fax: +254-20-7623989
emergency preparedness plans
Statements related to Resource Mobilization
Stronglyagree
Partlyagree
Neutral
Partlydisagree
Stronglydisagre
e
N/A
RatingAverage
Response
Coun
t
34. Cluster partners contribute appropriately to
the Common Humanitarian Action Plan / CAP
/ Work Plan or other multi-cluster strategic
plans
36 29 10 4 0 0 4.23 79
35. The cluster is transparent in allocating
resources to partners40 16 10 5 6 2 4.03 79
36. The cluster is effective in advocating forfunding for the cluster activities
44 21 5 2 2 5 4.39 79
Statements related to Information Management
Stronglyagree
Partlyagree
Neutral
Partlydisagree
Stronglydisagree
N/A
RatingAverage
Response
Count
37. The cluster performs its information
management role effectively44 23 5 2 1 2 4.43 77
38. The cluster performs its informationdissemination role effectively
46 21 7 2 0 1 4.46 77
39. Cluster Information products (website, maps,
gaps, 3w matrix) are useful and help in
making better informed decisions
48 19 8 1 0 1 4.50 77
40. The cluster could do a better job at processing
the information which partners are providing
and transforming this into useful
tools/guidance notes, etc. for partners
44 20 9 1 2 1 1.64 77
41. The information provided by the cluster is in
general sufficient for your needs31 32 6 7 1 0 4.10 77
42. You consider yourself to be a good clusterpartner in relation to sharing information with
the cluster
52 16 7 1 0 1 4.57 77
43. You consider yourself to be a good cluster
partner in relation to reporting timely on a
monthly basis
54 17 3 1 0 2 4.65 77
44. There is more information "out there" that
the cluster could reasonably collect from
partners to increase situational
understanding, status of response and to help
address any relevant needs/gaps
41 23 8 4 1 0 1.71 77
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SOMALIA NUTRITION CLUSTER
Nutrition Cluster CoordinationUNICEF Somalia Support Centre (USSC)
United Nations, Block Q, Nairobi, Kenya
http://www.unocha.org/somalia/coordination/clusters/nutrition
For more information, contact Leo Matunga, Nutrition Cluster Coordinator: lmatunga@unicef.org
or Komborero Chirenda, Deputy Nutrition Cluster Coordinator: komborero.chirenda@wfp.org
Tel: +254-20-7628400
Fax: +254-20-7623989
45. You are hesitant to share certain information
with the cluster because of the confidentiality
and/or privacy of the information
12 19 9 11 24 2 3.21 77
Statements related to Monitoring, Evaluation &
Learning
Stronglyagree
Partlyagree
Neutral
Partlydisagree
Stronglydisagree
N/A
RatingAverage
Response
Count
46. The cluster coordination team performs its
monitoring and reporting roles adequately38 25 6 6 0 2 4.27 77
47. The cluster coordination team does NOT
regularly provide feedback to cluster partners
on essential key issues
5 15 5 18 30 4 3.73 77
48. The cluster coordination team encourages thesharing of field based lessons between
partners, for learning purposes
51 9 11 1 3 2 4.39 77
Statements related to Nutritional
interventions/response
Stronglyagree
Partlyagree
Neutral
Partlydisagree
Stronglydisagree
N/A
RatingAverage
Response
Count
49. The nutrition interventions in general have
been based on actual need
47 21 5 2 0 1 4.51 76
50. The nutrition cluster response is guided by a
clear set of standards and tools available to all
partners
43 17 10 3 2 1 4.28 76
51. The nutrition response in Somalia suffers from
unnecessary duplications in the service
delivery
10 20 13 11 21 1 3.17 76
52. The cluster coordination team is proactively
involved in filling geographical gaps in
nutrition services
32 23 9 7 4 1 3.96 76
Statements related to Cross-cutting issues
Stronglyagree
Partlyagree
Neutral
Partlydisagree
Stronglydisagree
N/A
RatingAverage
Response
Coun
t
53. The cluster strategy adequately reflects the
rights of men, women, boys, girls, and diverse
groups (e.g., ethnicity, religion, culture,
politics)
46 17 5 1 2 4 4.46 75
54. The cluster strategy adequately reflects the
nutritional needs of women and under 5 boys56 14 4 0 1 0 4.65 75
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SOMALIA NUTRITION CLUSTER
Nutrition Cluster CoordinationUNICEF Somalia Support Centre (USSC)
United Nations, Block Q, Nairobi, Kenya
http://www.unocha.org/somalia/coordination/clusters/nutrition
For more information, contact Leo Matunga, Nutrition Cluster Coordinator: lmatunga@unicef.org
or Komborero Chirenda, Deputy Nutrition Cluster Coordinator: komborero.chirenda@wfp.org
Tel: +254-20-7628400
Fax: +254-20-7623989
and girls
55. The cluster strategy adequately reflects the
concerns of diverse groups (e.g., ethnicity,religion, culture, politics)
37 17 9 5 3 4 4.13 75
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SOMALIA NUTRITION CLUSTER
Nutrition Cluster CoordinationUNICEF Somalia Support Centre (USSC)
United Nations, Block Q, Nairobi, Kenya
http://www.unocha.org/somalia/coordination/clusters/nutrition
For more information, contact Leo Matunga, Nutrition Cluster Coordinator: lmatunga@unicef.org
or Komborero Chirenda, Deputy Nutrition Cluster Coordinator: komborero.chirenda@wfp.org
Tel: +254-20-7628400
Fax: +254-20-7623989
Annex II: Somalia 2012 Nutrition Sub-national Clusters Focal Point Map
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SOMALIA NUTRITION CLUSTER
Nutrition Cluster CoordinationUNICEF Somalia Support Centre (USSC)
United Nations, Block Q, Nairobi, Kenya
http://www.unocha.org/somalia/coordination/clusters/nutrition
For more information, contact Leo Matunga, Nutrition Cluster Coordinator: lmatunga@unicef.org
Tel: +254-20-7628400
Fax: +254-20-7623989
Annex III: Somalia 2012 Nutrition Interventions and Implementing Agencies