Updates on OCHA initiatives 2013

• Cluster Reference Module• Humanitarian Program Cycle • Cluster Monitoring Process• Needs Assessment and Monitoring initiative

including MIRA

Cluster Reference Module

• Circulated end 2012 as working document for use by cluster coordinators

• Updated 2013 used in simulation

CRM – 2013 version • Cluster and sector coordination NEW• Cluster activation• Cluster transition & deactivation SIGNIFICANT CHANGES • Cluster functions• Role of cluster in preparedness NEW• Cluster management arrangements• Minimum commitments for participation in clusters• Subnational level co-ordination• Sharing leadership within the cluster approach • Inter cluster coordination SIGNIFICANT CHANGES • Coordination performance monitoring

Humanitarian Program Cycle – drafted 2013

• Introduction • Humanitarian Programme Cycle enablers:

Coordination Information Management Preparedness

• The Humanitarian Programme Cycle: Coordination assessment and needs analsyis Strategic Planning Resource mobilisation Implementation and monitoring Operational Peer Review Evaluation

HPC version 2013

• Used during simulation • Will be significantly redrafted / sections re-

written based on simulation exercise and partner feedback

Cluster Performance Monitoring

• CPM tool initially developed by Health and Food Security clusters

• Piloted in Somalia with Health, Wash & Food Security Clusters end 2012 (paper version)

• Endorsed and adapted by OCHA • Piloted in South Sudan and OPT (online version)• Will be rolled out across all countries where

there are active clusters

Cluster Performance Monitoring Aim – Monitor Cluster against six core functions • Support service delivery• Inform strategic decision making of HC/HCT, • Planning and strategy development, • Advocacy, • Monitoring and reporting, • Contingency planning / preparedness/Capacity building The tool also assesses Accountability to Affected Populations

Process • Cluster coordinator completes two

questionnaires – cluster description and survey questionnaire on cluster functions

• All cluster partners complete survey questionnaire

• Facilitated discussion with cluster partners on findings and way forward to make cluster improvements where required

Cluster Performance Monitoring

• In piloting phase OCHA (SS and OPT) took full responsibility for CPM process including

-- sending the questionnaires to the identified informants,

--conducting the data analysis, and --preparation of preliminary reports

• Responsibility for this moving to CLA – UNICEF in process of finalizing the system

Rollout of Cluster Performance Monitoring

• OCHA Geneva has identified some key countries where the CPM should be rolled out

• In discussion with GCC on this to agree priority countries across all/most clusters

• Nutrition Clusters at country level can also initiate CPM - discuss with OCHA in country / inform GNC–CT for support (http://clusters.humanitarianresponse.info/how-to/improve-cluster-performance).

IASC Needs Assessment and Monitoring Initiative including MIRA

Each cluster tasked to develop• Assessment indicators bank • Monitoring indicators bank OCHA working towards development of monitoring framework (for humanitarian response)• Status of MIRA

• Questions

Humanitarain Program Cycle

OperationalReview &

Evaluation

Needs Assessment& Analysis

StrategicPlanning

ResourceMobilization

Implementation& Monitoring