Building a Stronger, More Predictable Humanitarian Response System

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Building a Stronger, More Predictable
Humanitarian Response System
Humanitarian Reform Support Unit, OCHA
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• Cluster/Sector Working Group
• Agriculture
• Camp Coordination Camp Mgmt
• Early Recovery
• Education
• Emergency Shelter
• Emergency Telecomms
• Health
• Logistics
• Nutrition
• Protection
• Water, Sanitation Hygiene

Global Cluster Leads FAO UNHCR IOM
UNDP UNICEF Save the Children UNHCR IFRC
(Convenor) OCHA (UNICEF WFP) WHO WFP UNICEF
UNHCR UNICEF
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What is the same from previous ways of working?

• Government still responsible for leading the
  response (GA Res 46/182)
• When international assistance is required, UN
  RC/HC still coordinates international response in
  support of government response

What is different from previous ways of working?

• For the first time, clear, agreed focal points
  for every area of humanitarian work
• Governments now have clearer, more predictable
  sectoral counterparts
• Each area led by a designated organisation,
  with a terms of reference
• Terms of Reference sets the standard for a
  coordinated response and accountability
• NGO/Red Cross partners fully included in
  decision-making and planning
• Access to global resources stockpiles,
  technical expertise, tools, standards
• Provider of last resort leads have agreed to
  fill gaps

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Responsibilities of global cluster leads

• Normative
• Standard setting and consolidation of best
  practice
• Build response capacity
• Training and system development at local,
  regional and international levels
• Surge capacity and standby rosters
• Material stockpiles
• Operational Support
• Emergency preparedness
• Advocacy and resource mobilization

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Responsibilities of field-based cluster/sector
leads (Terms of Reference)

• Inclusion of key humanitarian partners
• Appropriate coordination mechanisms
• Coordination with national/local authorities,
  local civil society etc.
• Participatory and community-based approaches
• Attention to priority cross-cutting issues (age,
  environment, gender, HIV/AIDS etc)
• Needs assessment and analysis

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• Emergency preparedness
• Planning and strategy development
• Application of standards
• Monitoring and reporting
• Advocacy and resource mobilization
• Training and capacity building
• Provider of last resort

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Humanitarian Reform Where to go for help?
Key documents Guidance Note on Using the
Cluster Approach to Strengthen Humanitarian
Response Specific cluster guidance, provided by
global cluster leads For assistance Humanitaria
n Reform Support Unit hrsu_at_un.org CERF
Secretariat cerf_at_un.org Reform Website
www.humanitarianreform.org