CP Sub-Cluster Coordinator Training CP Sub-Cluster Coordinator Training 2010 The Role of the Coordinator in Situational Assessments

CP Sub-Cluster Coordinator Training 2010 Challenges to Harmonization Agencies have different mandates  design assessments that go beyond individual mandates Data is not comparable  standardization of methods, indicators and tools Inefficient process and low quality information  pooling expertise and maximising resources Assessment fatigue  avoiding duplication of certain populations or issues, coordinating with other sectors, delegation, distribution

CP Sub-Cluster Coordinator Training 2010 Current Harmonization Efforts IASC Needs Assessment Taskforce (NATF) Assessment Capacity Project Protection Rapid Assessment Tool (PRAT) Interagency Emergency Child Protection Assessment Toolkit IAECPAT

CP Sub-Cluster Coordinator Training 2010 IAECPAT : Child Protection’s toolkit use independently or partially modify in country not only needs but assets and capacity can be adapted for rapid assessment 7 key steps in assessment process Establish coordination mechanism ……2. Develop assessment plan …….3. Conduct risk assessment ………4. Conduct rapid training session ………..5. Data collection and analysis …………..6. Prepare assessment report …………….7. Programme based on results IAECPAT

CP Sub-Cluster Coordinator Training 2010 Components Guidance notes Checklist Capacity map PowerPoint Presentation Introduction to assessment and the toolkit Ethical issues /confidentiality/consent forms Participatory resources with children Key informant community assessment form Urgent action report Children’s questionnaire Discussion guide for focus groups IAECPAT

CP Sub-Cluster Coordinator Training 2010 Checklist for Assessment

CP Sub-Cluster Coordinator Training 2010 Critical Phases & Assessments

CP Sub-Cluster Coordinator Training 2010 Role during integration of cross cutting, inter-sectoral issues coordination of agency assessments organize and train joint assessment team ensure technical and logistical support quality assurance consideration of children’s participation joint assessment

CP Sub-Cluster Coordinator Training 2010 Responsibilities during Build buy-in and capacity of potential partners (including children) to conduct assessments Contextualize and agree on tools, indicators, questions, methodologies Pre-crisis data collection, storage Overview of community assets & resources preparedness

CP Sub-Cluster Coordinator Training 2010 Role in You are leader ! IAECPAT ‘s guidance document on analysis Key questions : –What is the basis for that statement? –Is it reliable? –What is hidden or missing from this picture? –What is changing? –What trends are emerging? Draft clear statement of : –Situation –next steps –requests for assistance by other actors –what will happen if no action taken (what's in it for them) information analysis & use

CP Sub-Cluster Coordinator Training 2010 Children’s Participation A right A right - under CRC and SphereHow? –planning assessment –participating in assessment exercises –analysis of data –dissemination of information. local partners can help build capacity in children and agencies

CP Sub-Cluster Coordinator Training 2010 Niangoma - IDPs flee flooding camps

CP Sub-Cluster Coordinator Training 2010 Flooding - Niangoma Thousands have no food or belongings Estimates: 75,000 displaced persons From existing refugee and IDP camps and villages No helicopters for aerial assessment but some areas can be reached by road Assessments are urgently needed Concerns: -Unaccompanied children, elderly and disabled -Access to safe water -Spread of disease

CP Sub-Cluster Coordinator Training 2010 Lessons learned for Coordinators Critical role Critical role in coordinating assessments and analysis & getting them used based on needsresourcesEnsure plans, priorities and requirements based on analysis of needs and resources Essential skills Essential skills : meeting management consensus building negotiation collaborative leadership