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CP Sub-Cluster Coordinator Training
CP Sub-Cluster Coordinator Training 2010
The Role of the Coordinator in
Situational Assessments
CP Sub-Cluster Coordinator Training 2010
Challenges to Harmonization
Agencies have different mandates design assessments that go beyond individual mandates
Data is not comparablestandardization of methods, indicators and tools
Inefficient process and low quality information pooling expertise and maximising resources
Assessment fatigue avoiding duplication of certain populations or issues, coordinating with other sectors, delegation, distribution
CP Sub-Cluster Coordinator Training 2010
Current Harmonization Efforts
• IASC Needs Assessment Taskforce (NATF)
• Assessment Capacity Project
• Protection Rapid Assessment Tool (PRAT)
• Interagency Emergency Child Protection Assessment Toolkit
IAECPAT
Principles The best interest of the child Non-discrimination Participation Universality Indivisibility “Do no harm” Recognition of children’s and communities’
capacities Age, ethnicity, disability and social status Consideration for ages and stages of development
of children Consider past experiences Completion of the tool must not delay urgent
action Consider previous assessment/information
already available Both prevention and remedial action to be
considered
Definition Child Protection in Emergencies
Actions to prevent or address the abuse of rights of girls and boys, directly or indirectly, caused to children’s emotional and physical well being, through the action or inaction of third parties, “or act of nature”, during a conflict and/or emergencies.
Inter Agency Emergency Child Protection
Assessment Toolkit
Contents of the kit: Checklist assessment Guidance notes Ethical considerations and confidentiality Data Collection Form Focus group discussion data collection form Key Informants/Community Assessment Form Institutional Care Capacity Map Questionnaire for Children Urgent Action Report Form Desk Review Consent form for interviews
Seven step process 1. Establish an Interagency Coordination
Mechanism 2. Develop an Assessment Plan
2.1 Determine staff requirements 2.2 Recruit staff 2.3 Select sites for data collection 2.4 Agree on key resource persons 2.5 Budgeting and supplies
3. Conduct a Risk Assessment 4. Conduct an Assessment Training
Session 5. Data Collection and Analysis 6. Prepare the Assessment Report. 7. Programme the Child Protection Action
based on results of the IAECPA
Child Protection issues faced during emergencies Violence against children Separation Recruitment of children by armed forces or groups Sexual abuse Gender based violence Child trafficking Child labour Lack of access to essential services Domestic violence Lack of education services Street children Child prostitution Discrimination, lack of participation, etc.
Child Rights approach
Gender based approach
Resilience/assets approach
CP Sub-Cluster Coordinator Training 2010
IAECPAT : Child Protection’s toolkit
• use independently or partially• modify in country• not only needs but assets and capacity• can be adapted for rapid assessment• 7 key steps in assessment process
...1. Establish coordination mechanism……2. Develop assessment plan…….3. Conduct risk assessment………4. Conduct rapid training session………..5. Data collection and analysis…………..6. Prepare assessment report…………….7. Programme based on results
IAECPAT
CP Sub-Cluster Coordinator Training 2010
Components
Guidance notesChecklistCapacity mapPowerPoint Presentation Introduction to assessment and the toolkit Ethical issues /confidentiality/consent forms Participatory resources with children Key informant community assessment form Urgent action report Children’s questionnaire Discussion guide for focus groups
IAECPAT
CP Sub-Cluster Coordinator Training 2010
Checklist for
Assessment
Interagency Emergency Child Protection Assessment Toolkit
Checklist Assessment
1. Coordination Mechanism Established
2. Locations for the assessment identified
3. Adaptation of the tool
4. Methodologies discussed and agreed
5. Selection of assessors
6. Identification of Key Informants
7. Appointments with Key Informants scheduled
8. Training designed
9. Training organized and conducted
10. Logistic for assessment organized
11. Decide which section/s will be asked to who
12. Prioritization of questions within sections
13. Focus Groups Discussions scheduled
14. Focus Groups Discussions conducted
15. Key Informants interviews conducted
16. Analysis of data
17. Report of the assessment produced
18. Report shared with key players
19. Planning session organized
20. Programming for the next 3-6 months produced
CP Sub-Cluster Coordinator Training 2010
Role during
• integration of cross cutting, inter-sectoral issues
• coordination of agency assessments
• organize and train joint assessment team
• ensure technical and logistical support
• quality assurance
• consideration of children’s participation
joint assessment
CP Sub-Cluster Coordinator Training 2010
Responsibilities during
• Build buy-in and capacity of potential partners (including children) to conduct assessments
• Contextualize and agree on tools, indicators, questions, methodologies
• Pre-crisis data collection, storage
• Overview of community assets & resources
preparedness
CP Sub-Cluster Coordinator Training 2010
Role in
• You are leader! • IAECPAT ‘s guidance document on analysis• Key questions:
– What is the basis for that statement? – Is it reliable?– What is hidden or missing from this picture?– What is changing? – What trends are emerging?
• Draft clear statement of :– Situation– next steps– requests for assistance by other actors– what will happen if no action taken (what's in it for them)
information analysis & use
CP Sub-Cluster Coordinator Training 2010
Children’s Participation
A rightA right - under CRC and Sphere
How?How?– planning assessment– participating in assessment exercises– analysis of data– dissemination of information.
local partners can help
build capacity in children and
agencies
CP Sub-Cluster Coordinator Training 2010
Flooding - Niangoma
Thousands have no food or belongings
Estimates:75,000 displaced personsFrom existing refugee andIDP camps and villages
No helicopters for aerial assessment
but some areas canbe reached by road
Assessments are urgently needed
Concerns:-Unaccompanied children, elderly and disabled-Access to safe water-Spread of disease
CP Sub-Cluster Coordinator Training 2010
Lessons learned for Coordinators
• Critical roleCritical role in coordinating assessments and analysis & getting them used
• Ensure plans, priorities and requirements based on based on analysis of needs needs and resourcesresources
• Essential skillsEssential skills:•meeting management•consensus building•negotiation•collaborative leadership