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Nutrition Cluster South Sudan

NUTRITION CLUSTER

CHF 2013

Round 2

South Sudan CHF Standard Allocation



1- Justification

• Accumulated effect of previous population displacement, food insecurity, conflicts and disease burden are reflected in current nutrition situation (GAM/SAM levels- see map)

• There are indications of high levels of undernutrition in many parts of the country as well as high vulnerability (Food insecurity Map-Slide 5)

• Results of recent surveys testify to this

• CHF R2 will support continuation of critical life-saving interventions through 16 frontline activity projects and 1 pipeline project.

2 Total cluster recommended funding: US$5,000,000

2.1 CATEGORY A - US$ 850,000

2.2 CATEGORY B: US$ 4,150,000


Recent Nutrition Surveys


Recent nutrition surveys (Jun-Jun 13)

0.00%

5.00%

10.00%

15.00%

20.00%

25.00%

30.00%

GAM

SAM


Current and Projected Food Security Situations

Current Food Security Outcomes, July 2013

Projected Food Security Outcomes July to September 2013

Source : FEWS NET



Lessons Learnt • Vulnerability to undernutrition has a geographical distribution in SS

• Coordinated response has worked for targeting the most vulnerable population groups and avoid duplication of effort

• Reporting on the status of pipeline stock is important in addressing potential gaps

• The importance of strong state-level coordination to match with the complexity of context and needs has been noted e.g. Jonglei

How proposed cluster portfolio reflects these lessons:

• Geographical prioritization of projects (hot-spot locations given 1st priority)

• Plan to strengthen timely reporting to avoid potential stock shortages as well as beefing up the pipeline

• Some projects have ‘strengthening of cluster coordination at the state-level planned for



Cluster Strategy

How does this round fit into your cluster CAP 2013 strategy?

• Fits in well with the cluster strategy-emergency preparedness and response

• Life-saving activities- treatment of acute malnutrition in vulnerable groups

• Proposes activities aimed at prevention of under nutrition in children U5 years and P&LW

Link to the 2013 CHF R1 and other funding secured by the cluster:

• Supports continuity of crucial interventions that received support from the CHF R1

• Fills in critical funding gaps for some high priority projects

• Addresses critical needs in underserved areas

Extent of delivery of CHF R1 allocation on track?:

• Largely on track (75% SAM)

• 28% MAM Treatment and PLWs 34% (based of the reports received-74%)


Before Treatment After Treatment



Cluster Expenditure

*Remark on variance (if any)

Agency Allocated amount CHF 2013

Planned expenditure as of 30 June

Actual expenditure

Variance*

UN 3,400,012 1,900,012

1,379,696 (73%)

520,316

INGO 5,209,174

2,980,218

1,055,253 (35%)

1,924,965

NNGO 390,000

226,568

116,550 (51%)

110,018

Total 8,999,186

5,106,798

2,551,499 (50%)

2,555,299



Overview of Category A Supporting Projects

Number of projects

• 1 project budgeted in this category: Support to pipeline for RUTF and other supplies for treatment of SAM

• Total value of the project = $ 850,000

• Number of beneficiary targeted, type and quantity of supplies, transportation costs, staff costs:

What key results are expected?

• Steady supply of pipeline stock

• Treatment of 6,800 children with SAM , part of the 101,400 targeted in the CAP 2013 MYR

Type Target Supplies Cost Transport Cost HR cost

< 5 children with SAM

6,800 (3264 M and 3536 F)

725,000 120,000 5,000



Overview of Category B Supporting Projects Geographic priorities (see map in the next Slide)

• Jonglei-Pibor, Akobo, Nyirol, Ayod, Fangak, Pochalla, Urol, Duk • Upper Nile -Maban, Nasir , Baliet, Ulang • Unity-Panyjar, Koch, Mayom, Abiemnhom, and Mayendit • NBeG- Aweil East and North • Warrap- Twic, Tonj and Abyei area • WBeG-Raga

Number of projects =16 projects Total US$ value of projects= $ 4,150,000

Key results are expected: 24,664 SAM(11839M and 12825) 45,360 MAM (21,773M and 23,587) 21,021 PLWS

How to ensure the frontline projects will receive supplies from the pipeline:

• Strong link with pipeline manager and MoH (through PCAs /FLAs and MoU with MoH)

• Close monitoring of supplies stock through monthly partners’ report • Field monitoring visits to partners/project areas


Maban

Aweil East

Pochalla

Twic

Raga

Rumbek North

Rumbek Centre

Awerial

Yirol East

Yirol West

Tonj East

Tonj South

Aweil West

Aweil North

Koch

Fangak Pigi/ Canal

Akobo

Pibor

Aweil South

Lopa/ Lafon

Mayendit

Lukapiny/ Nasir

Proposed Project Areas



Overview of Allocation Process in the cluster Key steps of the process

• 22 proposals of nutrition projects were received from cluster partners

• A duly constituted PRT (2 UN agencies, 2 INGO rep, 1 NNGO rep, NCC & CC and 3 OCHA rep in attendance)

• All projects were scored by the PRT on the basis of agreed criteria (location, budget/activities, capacity, cluster partnership)

How to ensure cluster portfolio of projects provide “value for money”

• Number of project beneficiaries vs projected cost

• Number of project sites (e.g. OTP/SC)

• Complementarity with existing project activities

• Exclusion of non-life-saving budget items (e.g. construction, equipment etc)

• Looked at existing funding gap

Challenges in the process

• Discussions on a suitable working modality for nutrition interventions in Pochalla not yet concluded


Next steps

Criteria on possible budget reduction / increase

• Preference given to projects with high PRT scores

• Existing funding gap (in case of need to increase/decrease)

Implications of a budget reduction / increase on the key results expected from the portfolio

• The budget is based on realistic needs and its reduction may impair achievement of planned activities. There are limited alternative sources of funding on the same projects

• An increase in the budget will ensure increased geographical coverage to other deserving areas



Monitoring of progress Monitored progress in implementation of cluster strategies in the previous

allocation round:

• Through monthly project performance reports (a close check on key indicators)

• Expenditure reports (financial reporting)

• Field monitoring visits with great support from the M&R UNV (5 projects visited in CHFR1, more planned)

• Information sharing at coordination meetings both at national and state levels

Plans to track progress on implementation of the cluster strategy proposed in this allocation round

• Increase/intensified field monitoring visits (50% of the projects)

• Strengthen/follow up on partner reporting

Monitoring of CHF projects from previous allocations supported key learning that has enhanced programme delivery by:

• Providing data on which major decisions have been made

• Supporting assessments that have helped in understanding the situation in some locations



Thanks! ‘’I’m happy

my baby has

recovered’’

‘’…ready for discharge’’

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