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 rewritten 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/ho w-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 Needs Assessment & Analysis Operational Review & Evaluation Implementation & Monitoring Strategic Planning Resource Mobilization