Food Security Cluster

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2. Food Security Cluster- Introduction • Objectives • Cluster Background • Coordinator and IMO • Country-level architectures Food Security Cluster

3. Food Security Cluster- Objectives • Cluster Background and TOR • Cluster Coordinator and Information Management Officer • Country-level architectures Food Security Cluster

4. Food Security Cluster Relevance Why is this subject covered? Cluster staff need to understand the background and principles of their organization, the different forms this organization can take, and their own roles within it. How does this relate to my day to day tasks? The FSC TOR and the position TORs define what tasks are actually expected of the CC and IMO. Food Security Cluster

5. Food Security Cluster- Background “…integrating food aid, agricultural issues and other livelihood interventions and addressing institutional and policy issues at the political level.” “…extensive consultation by FAO/WFP with NGOs, the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, other humanitarian clusters and Members….” 15 December 2010 Food Security Cluster

6. Food Security Cluster- Global FSC • Short term surge support • Tools and guidance • Pre-deployment briefings • Capacity development • Information management support • Support to national and global advocacy efforts gFSC Purpose: gFSC Activities: gFSC Purpose: • Represent FSC in various global fora • Ensure performance of country-level clusters gFSC Accountability gFSC Accountability: • Emergency Relief Coordinator Food Security Cluster

7. Food Security Cluster- Country-Level FSC FSC Purpose: • Ensure and improve effectiveness and efficiency of food security response in emergency situations FSC Purpose: FSC Accountability: • Humanitarian Coordinator • Affected population • (Donors) • (Members) FSC Accountability: Food Security Cluster

8. Food Security Cluster- Country Level TOR What does the FSC do? • Ensure predictable and accountable leadership • Representthe food security community in the different country level fora • Support coordination in assessment planning and response, strategy • Develop benchmarks and indicators • Advocacyfor entire food security community, not just specific partners • Strengthen national/local systems • Ensure Quality of response, promotion of appropriate standards and delivery of services • Ensure shared understanding of early recovery • Learn and build upon best practices • Ensure partnership and inclusiveness Actions Coordinated Guidance for Coordination Food Security Cluster

9. Food Security Cluster- Background Question: How does the FSC ensure accountability to affected population with regard to the following: • Leadership/Governance • Transparency • Feedback and Complaints • Participation • Design, Monitoring, and Evaluation Food Security Cluster

10. Food Security Cluster- Architecture Flexibility “The worst thing we can do is a take a blue-print approach – people feel overwhelmed with OCHA coming in with a set cluster roll out without any space for negotiation.” Food Security Cluster

11. Food Security Cluster- Architecture Integration of FS Issues • Joint cluster • Separate clusters: food, agriculture, food and livelihoods Leadership • Co-lead • Single agency • Government led? Food Security Cluster

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13. Food Security Cluster- Architecture Question: How is cluster co-leadership managed? • No one model • Co-leadership vs. co-facilitation/co-chair of mtgs. • Effective and efficient leadership most important • Education Cluster example: • Assess presence, capacity, and working relationships • Agree upon single, joint, or government lead • Agree upon accountability and reporting (HC/RC, HCT, Population) • Prepare MoU clearly stating arrangements • Address PoLR and roles of CLAs • Disseminate details Food Security Cluster

14. Food Security Cluster- CC and IMO Coordinator “Facilitate…a timely, coherent, and effective food security response by mobilizing stakeholders to respond in a strategic manner to a humanitarian crisis…” “…work impartially with all members of the Food Security Cluster and serves and represents the group as a whole, not an agency.” “…work closely with the UN Humanitarian/Resident Coordinator or their designated official as required.” Food Security Cluster

15. Food Security Cluster- CC and IMO Information Manager “…plays a vital role in collecting, analysing, and sharing information that is important for the cluster stakeholders to make informed (evidence based) strategic decisions…” “…supports the Food Security Cluster Coordinator by supporting the cluster with the data and information it requires to make programmatic decisions.” Food Security Cluster

16. Food Security Cluster- CC and IMO Question: What impartiality challenges might the “double-hatted” cluster coordinator face? How can the coordinator mitigate them? Food Security Cluster

17. Food Security Cluster- Architecture Question: How is inter-cluster coordination managed? How does this work? How can it be improved? Food Security Cluster

18. Food Security Cluster Relevance Why is this subject covered? Cluster staff need to understand the background and principles of their organization, the different forms this organization can take, and their own roles within it. How does this relate to my day to day tasks? The FSC TOR and the position TORs define what tasks are actually expected of the CC and IMO. Food Security Cluster

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20. Food Security Cluster- Timeline HC Consults with Partners FSC Staffed FSC Deactivated Clusters Implemented, CLAs Established Event Occurs HC/HCT Established • Exit Strategy and Government • Retaining “Dormant” Clusters Food Security Cluster