1. Standing Team Deployment: Protocols and Processes
AIM Standing Team workshop
Jakarta, 30th September 2011

2. How long would a deployment be?
Deployment QUIZ!
How long would a deployment be?
1-4 weeks

3. 2. Where would a deployment be?
Deployment QUIZ!
2. Where would a deployment be?
Most likely an ECB consortia country (Horn of Africa, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Bolivia, or Niger) as they have dedicated funds, but it could be outside of an ECB consortia as well, if requested!

4. 3. And how much notice will I have about the deployment?
Deployment QUIZ!
3. And how much notice will I have about the deployment?
Two-three months planning will be our goal, but if it is an emergency-related deployment, you would have much less time

5. Deployment QUIZ! 4. Which of the following statements are not true?
You will have a clear ToR before you deploy, and you will have a change to negotiate it.
You will be deployed in groups of 2 or 3.
Every year, your line manager will sign an agreement that allows you deploy. If you change managers, you will need a new agreement.
Your salary will be reimbursed through cost recovery.
Answer: C

6. Deployment QUIZ! 5. Who do you report to during your deployment?
Barak Obama
The person who requested your deployment at the Country Office (eg the Manager of the activity)
Your normal boss
Standing Team members don’t have bosses
The Standing Team coordinator
Answer: B

7. Deployment QUIZ!
6. Who will pay for your salary while you’re on deployment and who will cover the costs of the deployment?
Your deployment will likely not be include cost-recovery for your salary, but your travel and accommodation costs will be covered by the host agency.

8. Deployment QUIZ! 7. What happens at the end of your deployment?
Katy, the AIM Adviser and I discuss my deployment & my performance
I debrief with my regular manager
I capture my learning in the blog, case studies, or some other method
All of the above
None of the above
Answer: D!

9. Deployment QUIZ!
8. Some thing(s) I would probably not be expected to do for a deployment is:
Conduct a Sphere training
Set up a learning system
Conduct a needs assessment
Train or coach partner agencies
Answer: B and C (although you would provide training on a needs assessment)

10. Deployment QUIZ!
9. Are you entitled to your regular benefits, compensation, and healthcare during deployment, or a special package beyond that as part of your membership on the Standing Team?
Sorry, no special package!

11. Deployment QUIZ!
10. Who is responsible for arranging your travel, accommodation and security briefing while you are on deployments with ST?
The hosting agency in the country