THE FEEDBACK SYSTEM: Enabling dialogue with beneficiaries & easy access to efficient complaints mechanisms.
What is the Feedback System: Innovative Monitoring & Evaluation tool Part of aid accountability framework Providing real-time insight into feedback published online Target groups - direct & indirect: IDP and refugee returnees People in IDP settlements People in receiving communities Beneficiaries in reintegration project areas Objectives: Support general return process Ease access to information and support Ensure transparency and accountability Provide standardized complaints mechanism Allow assistance to be adjusted and customised according to needs Improve sustainability of solutions
FEEDBACK SYSTEM & CALL CENTRE | STRUCTURE The Somalia Return Consortium (SRC) requests each member to identify a focal person to ensure clear reporting channels and an efficient communication flow A call center is managed by UNHCR in Nairobi/KENYA – this is also where the operator is based and to whom calls are directed Response Monday-Thursday from 9am-3pm & Friday 9am-12noon Outside business hours callers will be able to receive information and leave a message via an Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system Once feedback from Somalia is logged, a standardized case management process is initiated → Final report generated
0 HRS Initialization of the process SMS/Call 0-24 HRS Analysis of the information 0-24 HRS An initial report on each case is published: onlinefeeds.org HRS Follow- up HRS Processing & sharing back response with the beneficiary HRS Follow-up activities and response provided HRS Final report HRS END Case is being processed
Case management Returnees or other citizens concerned in area of return in Somalia use the toll-free number 345 to submit feedback or file a complaint via SMS or voice call The Call Center sends an to the member organisation concerned as an initial step to clarify the matter and to find a solution before preparing an actual response to the feedback The suggested response is sent by the concerned member organization to the Call Center within max 3-5 days SRC Call Center contacts the sender of the feedback to inform about the findings and the relevant advice or solution
1)Protection & Security 2)Complaints: Assistance | Selection | Logistics | Reintegration 3) Appeal: Emergency | Additional | Request | Reintegration 4) Appreciation FEEDBACK CATEGORIES & PRIORITIZATION Beneficiary status: IDP returnee Refugee returnee Receiving community Reintegration beneficiary Non-beneficiary
Monthly update with feedback data, main trends and complaints examples NEW WEBSITE: News and updates Feedback examples Tools and resources online Donor visibility NEWS & UPDATES
Bulk SMS to beneficiaries: Welcome message to all newly assisted beneficiaries Mine risk education Awareness on specific matter upon need Your ideas? OUTREACH
THANK YOU Q&A For further information: Feedback published online: rc.onlinefeeds.org Call Center Operator: