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CP Sub-Cluster Coordinator Training

CP Sub-Cluster Coordinator Training 2010

The Role of the Coordinator in

Situational Assessments


Challenges to Harmonization

Agencies have different mandates design assessments that go beyond individual mandates

Data is not comparablestandardization 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


Current Harmonization Efforts

• IASC Needs Assessment Taskforce (NATF)

• Assessment Capacity Project

• Protection Rapid Assessment Tool (PRAT)

• Interagency Emergency Child Protection Assessment Toolkit

IAECPAT

Principles The best interest of the child Non-discrimination Participation Universality Indivisibility “Do no harm” Recognition of children’s and communities’

capacities Age, ethnicity, disability and social status Consideration for ages and stages of development

of children Consider past experiences Completion of the tool must not delay urgent

action Consider previous assessment/information

already available Both prevention and remedial action to be

considered

Definition Child Protection in Emergencies

Actions to prevent or address the abuse of rights of girls and boys, directly or indirectly, caused to children’s emotional and physical well being, through the action or inaction of third parties, “or act of nature”, during a conflict and/or emergencies.

Inter Agency Emergency Child Protection

Assessment Toolkit

Contents of the kit: Checklist assessment Guidance notes Ethical considerations and confidentiality Data Collection Form Focus group discussion data collection form Key Informants/Community Assessment Form Institutional Care Capacity Map Questionnaire for Children Urgent Action Report Form Desk Review Consent form for interviews

Seven step process 1. Establish an Interagency Coordination

Mechanism 2. Develop an Assessment Plan

2.1 Determine staff requirements 2.2 Recruit staff 2.3 Select sites for data collection 2.4 Agree on key resource persons 2.5 Budgeting and supplies

3. Conduct a Risk Assessment 4. Conduct an Assessment Training

Session 5. Data Collection and Analysis 6. Prepare the Assessment Report. 7. Programme the Child Protection Action

based on results of the IAECPA

Child Protection issues faced during emergencies Violence against children Separation Recruitment of children by armed forces or groups Sexual abuse Gender based violence Child trafficking Child labour Lack of access to essential services Domestic violence Lack of education services Street children Child prostitution Discrimination, lack of participation, etc.

Child Rights approach

Gender based approach

Resilience/assets approach


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

...1. 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


Components

Guidance notesChecklistCapacity mapPowerPoint 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


Checklist for

Assessment

Interagency Emergency Child Protection Assessment Toolkit

Checklist Assessment

1. Coordination Mechanism Established

2. Locations for the assessment identified

3. Adaptation of the tool

4. Methodologies discussed and agreed

5. Selection of assessors

6. Identification of Key Informants

7. Appointments with Key Informants scheduled

8. Training designed

9. Training organized and conducted

10. Logistic for assessment organized

11. Decide which section/s will be asked to who

12. Prioritization of questions within sections

13. Focus Groups Discussions scheduled

14. Focus Groups Discussions conducted

15. Key Informants interviews conducted

16. Analysis of data

17. Report of the assessment produced

18. Report shared with key players

19. Planning session organized

20. Programming for the next 3-6 months produced


Critical Phases & Assessments


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


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


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


Children’s Participation

A rightA right - under CRC and Sphere

How?How?– planning assessment– participating in assessment exercises– analysis of data– dissemination of information.

local partners can help

build capacity in children and

agencies


Niangoma - IDPs flee flooding camps


Flooding - Niangoma

Thousands have no food or belongings

Estimates:75,000 displaced personsFrom existing refugee andIDP camps and villages

No helicopters for aerial assessment

but some areas canbe reached by road

Assessments are urgently needed

Concerns:-Unaccompanied children, elderly and disabled-Access to safe water-Spread of disease


Lessons learned for Coordinators

• Critical roleCritical role in coordinating assessments and analysis & getting them used

• Ensure plans, priorities and requirements based on based on analysis of needs needs and resourcesresources

• Essential skillsEssential skills:•meeting management•consensus building•negotiation•collaborative leadership

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