Cluster Coordinator for Early Recovery Training Review of Key Readings

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Section I: Multiple choice

Q1.What is Early Recovery? 1. A concept that puts in place preparedness measures to mitigate the impact of future crises. 2. An approach that addresses recovery needs that arise during the humanitarian phase of an emergency, using humanitarian mechanisms that align with development principles. 3. A cluster. 4. None of the above. 5. All of the above.

Q1.What is Early Recovery? 1. A concept that puts in place preparedness measures to mitigate the impact of future crises. 2. An approach that addresses recovery needs that arise during the humanitarian phase of an emergency, using humanitarian mechanisms that align with development principles. 3. A cluster. 4. None of the above. 5. All of the above.

Q2.What are the response management tools? a)The following five areas of activity: needs assessment and analysis; response planning; fundraising; implementation and monitoring; and peer review and evaluation. b)Emergency response preparedness, information management and coordination. c)None of the above. d)All of the above.

Q2.What are the response management tools? a)The following five areas of activity: needs assessment and analysis; response planning; fundraising; implementation and monitoring; and peer review and evaluation. b)Emergency response preparedness, information management and coordination. c)None of the above. d)All of the above.

Q3. What is AAP ? a)A UN jargon. b. )An umbrella for cross-cutting issues. c)A high level Protocol of the Transformative Agenda. d)It is a process through which humanitarian actors ensure that people affected by crisis are systematically engaged, listened to and supported. e)None of the above. f)All of the above.

Q3. What is AAP ? a)A UN jargon. b)An umbrella for cross-cutting issues. c)A high level Protocol of the Transformative Agenda. d)It is a process through which humanitarian actors ensure that people affected by crisis are systematically engaged, listened to and supported. e)None of the above. f)All of the above.

Q4. What is the main role of the Cluster Coordinator for Early Recovery ? a)Providing advisory services to the Humanitarian/Resident Coordinator. b)Managing and creating an evidence-base information for decision-making. c)Working across the entire humanitarian community to ensure that an early recovery approach is integrated into the humanitarian response. d)Facilitating the ER inter-cluster planning and implementation at national and local levels. e)None of the above. f)All of the above.

Q4. What is the main role of the Cluster Coordinator for Early Recovery ? a)Providing advisory services to the Humanitarian/Resident Coordinator. b)Managing and creating an evidence-base information for decision-making. c)Working across the entire humanitarian community to ensure that an early recovery approach is integrated into the humanitarian response. d)Facilitating the ER inter-cluster planning and implementation at national and local levels. e)None of the above. f)All of the above.

Q5. What is the Humanitarian Programme Cycle? a) A series of concrete actions which focuses on improving the effectiveness of the humanitarian response through better leadership, improved coordination and greater accountability to people affected by crisis? b) A set of interlinked and sequential tools designed to assist the Humanitarian Coordinators and the Humanitarian Country teams to prepare, plan, fund, monitor and evaluate collective humanitarian response operations. c) A strategic process for collective action to meet the needs of people affected by crises. d) None of the above. e) All of the above

Q5. What is the Humanitarian Programme Cycle? a) A series of concrete actions which focuses on improving the effectiveness of the humanitarian response through better leadership, improved coordination and greater accountability to people affected by crisis? b) A set of interlinked and sequential tools designed to assist the Humanitarian Coordinators and the Humanitarian Country teams to prepare, plan, fund, monitor and evaluate collective humanitarian response operations. c) A strategic process for collective action to meet the needs of people affected by crises. d) None of the above. e) All of the above

Q6. What are the enablers of the Humanitarian Programme Cycle? a)Needs assessment and analysis, strategic response planning, resource mobilization, monitoring and evaluations b)Emergency response preparedness, information management and coordination c)Preliminary response plan, MIRA, strategic response, Humanitarian Needs Overview, Periodic monitoring report d)None of the above. e)All of the above.

Q6. What are the enablers of the Humanitarian Programme Cycle? a)Needs assessment and analysis, strategic response planning, resource mobilization, monitoring and evaluations b)Emergency response preparedness, information management and coordination c)Preliminary response plan, MIRA, strategic response, Humanitarian Needs Overview, Periodic monitoring report d)None of the above. e)All of the above.

Q 7.Which of the following is NOT part of the Cluster Performance Monitoring? a)Measure delivery/results of programme implementation b)Take stock of functions and deliverables of each cluster c)Identify what functional areas need improvement d)Raise awareness of support needed from cluster lead agencies, global clusters, or cluster partners e)None of the above. f)All of the above.

Q 7.Which of the following is NOT part of the Cluster Performance Monitoring? a)Measure delivery/results of programme implementation b)Take stock of functions and deliverables of each cluster c)Identify what functional areas need improvement d)Raise awareness of support needed from cluster lead agencies, global clusters, or cluster partners e)None of the above. f)All of the above.

Section II: True or False

Q 8.Activating clusters is a temporary coordination solution. a. trueb. false

Q 8.Activating clusters is a temporary coordination solution. a. true b. false

Q 9. Response planning is a set of decisions that shape and guide what the collective response operation is. a. trueb. false

Q 9. Response planning is a set of decisions that shape and guide what the collective response operation is. a. true b. false

Q 10. An Operational Peer Review is a real time evaluation. a. trueb. false

Q 10. An Operational Peer Review is a real time evaluation. a. trueb. false

Q11.The Humanitarian Needs Overview is needed in order to develop a Preliminary Response Plan. a. trueb. false

Q11.The Humanitarian Needs Overview is needed in order to develop a Preliminary Response Plan. a. trueb. false

Q12. The Humanitarian Needs Overview is used in sudden onset-crisis. a. trueb. false

Q12. The Humanitarian Needs Overview is used in sudden onset-crisis. a. trueb. false

Section III: Short Answer

Q13. Who do cluster coordinators report to?

Answer: The Cluster Lead Agency Representative

Q14. How many core functions for a cluster?

Answer: Six

Q15. According to the IASC Guidance Note, to who is the HCT accountable to?

Answer: Populations in need

Q16. According to the Reference Module for Cluster Coordination at Country Level, who are clusters accountable to?

Answer: To the HC through the Cluster Lead Agency as well as to national authorities

Q17. Name one (of the two) criteria for cluster activation

Answer: The criteria for cluster activation are met when: 1.Response and coordination gaps exist due to a sharp deterioration or significant change in the humanitarian situation. 2.Existing national response or coordination capacity is unable to meet needs in a manner that respects humanitarian principles (due to the scale of need, the number of actors involved, adoption of a more complex multi-sectoral approach, or other constraints on the ability to respond or apply humanitarian

Q18. Who leads the application of the programme cycle?

Answer: Humanitarian Coordinator

Q19.The application of the programme cycle is SUPPORTED BY?

Answer: An inter- cluster/sector coordination group and clusters/sectors.

Q 20.Who is at the center of the Humanitarian Programme Cycle?

Answer: Affected people