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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: [email protected]

    or Komborero Chirenda, Deputy Nutrition Cluster Coordinator: [email protected]

    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: [email protected]

    or Komborero Chirenda, Deputy Nutrition Cluster Coordinator: [email protected]

    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: [email protected]

    or Komborero Chirenda, Deputy Nutrition Cluster Coordinator: [email protected]

    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: [email protected]

    or Komborero Chirenda, Deputy Nutrition Cluster Coordinator: [email protected]

    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: [email protected]

    or Komborero Chirenda, Deputy Nutrition Cluster Coordinator: [email protected]

    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: [email protected]

    or Komborero Chirenda, Deputy Nutrition Cluster Coordinator: [email protected]

    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: [email protected]

    or Komborero Chirenda, Deputy Nutrition Cluster Coordinator: [email protected]

    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: [email protected]

    or Komborero Chirenda, Deputy Nutrition Cluster Coordinator: [email protected]

    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: [email protected]

    or Komborero Chirenda, Deputy Nutrition Cluster Coordinator: [email protected]

    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: [email protected]

    or Komborero Chirenda, Deputy Nutrition Cluster Coordinator: [email protected]

    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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    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: [email protected]

    or Komborero Chirenda, Deputy Nutrition Cluster Coordinator: [email protected]

    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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    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: [email protected]

    or Komborero Chirenda, Deputy Nutrition Cluster Coordinator: [email protected]

    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: [email protected]

    or Komborero Chirenda, Deputy Nutrition Cluster Coordinator: [email protected]

    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: [email protected]

    or Komborero Chirenda, Deputy Nutrition Cluster Coordinator: [email protected]

    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: [email protected]

    or Komborero Chirenda, Deputy Nutrition Cluster Coordinator: [email protected]

    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: [email protected]

    Tel: +254-20-7628400

    Fax: +254-20-7623989

    Annex III: Somalia 2012 Nutrition Interventions and Implementing Agencies