2. The Role of the FSC partners at the global level in supporting country response

1. 2. The Role of the FSC partners at the global level in supporting country response Tuesday 31 May Food Security Cluster Inception Meeting, Rome 30 - 31 May 2011

2. Pre-surge Scoping missions FSC Infrastructure needs versus capacity Partner Response coverage Training Surge Coordination support IM support Technical support Assessments Monitoring; data collection and reporting Training support Food Security Cluster – global cell Food Security Cluster Inception Meeting, Rome 30 - 31 May 2011

3. 6 or 8 weeks into the emergency Training to ensure capacity and a smooth transition to country based staff Review of coordination infrastructure needs to identify collaboration modalities Transition to an Exit Strategy Support transition process by supporting longer-term coordination/collaboration mechanisms (sector working groups etc.) Support preparedness strengthening of sector groups and Government Food Security Cluster – global cell Food Security Cluster Inception Meeting, Rome 30 - 31 May 2011

4. Partners • Pre-surge • partner agency globally prepositions resources and updates FSC • inform/update FSC of global resources- unilog etc • country offices regularly report to agency HQ of potential disaster flashpoints • develops disaster mapping, early warning systems, FEWS net awareness Food Security Cluster Inception Meeting, Rome 30 - 31 May 2011

5. Partners • Pre-surge • forms and has at readiness HQ International Management Team (IMT) and field DART system • set protocol for DART team call up and links between global offices during emergency to maximize agency resources. Food Security Cluster Inception Meeting, Rome 30 - 31 May 2011

6. Partners • Pre-surge • appoints head office representative to global FSC, and to liaise with home country donor agencies and partner INGO's. • inform GFSC and Home Country partners of potential agency interest and likely resources available. Food Security Cluster Inception Meeting, Rome 30 - 31 May 2011

7. Partners • Pre-surge • conducts regular IMT/ DART team training * compilation of agency multi-sector DART register • ensure staff training in FSC field systems and cluster operation • manual and published protocols of emergency operation. Food Security Cluster Inception Meeting, Rome 30 - 31 May 2011

8. Partners • Surge • HQ to inform GFC of presence in country and potential resource commitment • immediate on-ground liaison with FSC and attend meetings • program sector priorities clarified to UN cluster system • regular IT update links established with partners • look for potential cross agency consortiums and cost sharing during emergency Food Security Cluster Inception Meeting, Rome 30 - 31 May 2011

9. Partners • Surge • prepare concise informed regular updates on their response for FSC circulation • takes part in FSC/ IM bridge calls • GIM team inform of FLASH appeals • overall safety/ access issues discussed * IM/ FSC help coordinate military and government liaisons. Food Security Cluster Inception Meeting, Rome 30 - 31 May 2011

10. Partners • Surge • keep FSC informed of sector assessments completed, data collected • verification of agency local partners and places of operation • offer support for inter- agency assessment Food Security Cluster Inception Meeting, Rome 30 - 31 May 2011

11. Partners • Surge • inform FSC of potential agency sub partners and agency training needs • offer logistic support to joint training programs • pass on FSC information to sub- partners and local key groups where requested Food Security Cluster Inception Meeting, Rome 30 - 31 May 2011

12. Partners • 6 or 8 weeks into the emergency • conduct 'umbrella' activities and roll out for smaller INGO's on behalf of FSC • train local partners and smaller agencies in FSC funding support systems and requirements • assist FSC in clarification of reporting and IT information systems to umbrella partners. Food Security Cluster Inception Meeting, Rome 30 - 31 May 2011

13. Partners • 6 or 8 weeks into the emergency • review of intersectoral potentials in agency transitional program • include specialist training agencies , Red R etc in training programs • look for infrastructure / training donors/ partners (eg. Food for Peace TOPS) review and rotate agency staffing from DART to transitional programming team • work with FSC and UN agencies on contingency planning. Food Security Cluster Inception Meeting, Rome 30 - 31 May 2011

14. Partners • Transition to an Exit Strategy • review of agency donor longer priorities and expectations • Transitional awareness, capacity building of national agency personnel • confirm linkages between activities of major partners in the field • look for long term agency consortium possibilities Food Security Cluster Inception Meeting, Rome 30 - 31 May 2011

15. Partners • Transition to an Exit Strategy • technical evaluation and review of agency's emergency response, IMT/DART processes and lessons learned • report lessons learned to major donors • inform FSC of intended transition programming Food Security Cluster Inception Meeting, Rome 30 - 31 May 2011

16. OCHA and other clusters • Pre-surge • Early Warning, www.gdacs.org, virtual OSOCC • Briefing packs (baseline data, context, maps, historical antecedents) www.reliefweb.int • Who-what-where Food Security Cluster Inception Meeting, Rome 30 - 31 May 2011

17. OCHA and other clusters • Surge • UNDAC - Support to RC/HC - OCHA Country/ Regional Office • OSOCC - Information Management Officers - oneresponse.info - humanitarianresponse.info - Situation Reports • Coordinated Assessment Planning - Humanitarian Dashboard -Flash Appeal - CAP - CERF Food Security Cluster Inception Meeting, Rome 30 - 31 May 2011

18. OCHA and other clusters • 6 or 8 weeks into the emergency • Info-sharing Coordination meetings (all-comers) HCT. Cluster Coordinators. • Meeting schedules/ management • Donor Briefings • Support to High-Level Missions • Strategic/ Operational Coordination/Access • Appeal/ Strategy revision - CHF/ERF Food Security Cluster Inception Meeting, Rome 30 - 31 May 2011

19. OCHA and other clusters • Transition to an Exit Strategy • Facilitates and organises humanitarian transition strategy: linkages to PCNA/ PDNA, CCA/UNDAF, national development plans. • Early Recovery • Define exit strategy at outset • Support capacity of national disaster management authority (assessments, information, coordination) Food Security Cluster Inception Meeting, Rome 30 - 31 May 2011

20. Donors • Pre-surge • Direct financing key preparedness and contingency activities (lesson learning, tool/ guidance development, capacity building/ training) during the establishment phase • Advocacy for allocation of core funding to support coordination costs in 'maintenance' phase • Direct monitoring and donor liaison Food Security Cluster Inception Meeting, Rome 30 - 31 May 2011

21. Donors • Surge • Financing international surge support mechanisms (rosters, stand-by mechanisms, secondments?) • Financing/ technical resources/ advocacy for common/ joint/ comparable assessments • Donor liaison (including exit/ transition) Food Security Cluster Inception Meeting, Rome 30 - 31 May 2011

22. Donors • 6 or 8 weeks into the emergency • Support to national cluster operations • Pooled funds and cluster management - implications for cluster functions ??? • Lessons learnt exercise Food Security Cluster Inception Meeting, Rome 30 - 31 May 2011

23. Donors • Transition to an Exit Strategy • Fine tuning handover developmental donors, national governments Food Security Cluster Inception Meeting, Rome 30 - 31 May 2011