Emergency Plan of Action (EPoA) Zimbabwe: Food Insecurity

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1 P a g e 1 Emergency Plan of Action (EPoA) Zimbabwe: Food Insecurity Emergency Appeal Operation n MDRZW011; Date of issue: 16 September 2015 Date of disaster: August 2015 Operation manager (responsible for this EPoA): Naemi Heita, Disaster Risk Management Coordinator, IFRC, Southern Africa Operation start date: September 2015 Overall operation budget: CHF 832,900 Point of contact: Maxwell Phiri, Secretary General Expected timeframe: 6 months Number of people affected: 1.5 million Number of people to be assisted: 10,830 (2,166 Households) Host National Society(ies) presence (n of volunteers, staff, branches): Zimbabwe Red Cross Society Headquarters Provincial Branches of Mashonaland East, Mashonaland Central, (5 fulltime, 9 Support staff, 60 volunteers) Red Cross Red Crescent Movement partners actively involved in the operation (if available and relevant): The Danish Red Cross, Finnish Red Cross, British Red Cross, American Red Cross and Norwegian Red Cross. IFRC and ICRC are also present in country giving technical support to the NS. Other partner organizations actively involved in the operation: Government of Zimbabwe, WFP, Save the Children, Oxfam, DCA, Care International, Amalima, Lead Trust. A. Situation analysis Description of the disaster Zimbabwe has been experiencing recurrent food shortages, and trends over the years have shown that the rural areas are the most vulnerable during these periods. It has been estimated that 16% of the population (1.5 million people) will experience food insecurity during the peak lean season from January to March 2016, compared to the 2014/15 consumption period where only 6% of people experienced food insecurity. Livelihood options are projected to be constrained in most parts of the country, however the southern part of the country will be significantly impacted. Safety-net interventions by the Government and partners are limited, and lean season humanitarian assistance is expected to be lower than average due to a number of humanitarian crises around the world in the past months 1. According to the 1st Round Crop and Livestock Assessment Report of 2015, the country experienced a late on-set of rain, while Mbire, Muzarabani, Hurungwe and Mt Darwin districts experienced flooding that destroyed many people s crops. The situation was further worsened by a long dry spell that commenced in the second week of January that continued for 60 days. As a result of the poor rain variability at least 500,000 hectares 2 of land under maize was written off in the Beitbridge district in Matabeleland South. The poor rains resulted in a yield that is below the five year average. The 2014/15 harvest saw a decline in maize production by 49% compared to nearly 100% of 2013/14 season s harvest translating to a total maize yield of 742,226 metric versus 1,456,153 metric tonnes in 1 FEWSNET : Zimbabwe Food Security Outlook, July to December Southern African Regional Climate Outlook Forum (SARCOF)

2 P a g e /14 season. The fall in production translates to a cereal deficit of 649,860 metric tonnes versus a national requirement of 1,458,689 metric tonnes. According to the ZIMVAC 2015 report 1,490,024 people will be in need of food assistance at the peak of the hunger period i.e. January to March % of Zimbabwe s rural population are food insecure which has significantly increased from 2014 where only 6% of the rural population required food assistance. According to the ZIMVAC report, by April 2015, 16% of the households were already in moderate to severe hunger which is 2% higher than the same period in Table 1: 2015 Cereal Surplus/Deficiency by Province Province Population 3 Production (MT) 4 Requirement (MT) 5 Surplus/Deficit (MT) Manicaland 1,793, , ,321-96,003 Mash Central 1,169, , ,674 76,232 Mash East 1,377, , ,522-44,189 Mash West 1,499, , ,962 53,996 Masvingo 1,522,497 36, , ,447 Mat North 751,331 36,282 82,646-46,364 Mat South 691,915 15,120 76,111-60,991 Midlands 1,655,087 88, ,060-93,176 Harare 2,147, , ,226 Bulawayo 651,747 71,692-71,692 Total 13,260, ,597 1,458, ,860 As highlighted in table 1 only Mashonaland Central and West provinces had sufficient harvests to meet the provincial cereal requirements. According to the ZIMVAC report the highest numbers of food insecure households are in the following Provinces: Matabeleland North (28%), Midlands (18%), Masvingo (17%) and Matabeleland South (17%). According to the report the food insecurity situation and food assistance needs will be as follows: July to September: 462,096 people, October to December: 924,192 people, and January to March: 1,490,024 people Food Consumption and Nutrition According to 2014/2015 ZIMVAC Report, 58% of the population is surviving on two meals per day. Masvingo (73%) has the highest proportion of people surviving on 2 meals. The meals are high in carbohydrates with limited protein rich foods. The provinces with the highest proportion of households not consuming acceptable diets are Matabeleland North (49%) and Mashonaland West (56%). Given that Mashonaland West had a relatively good production season, the poor diets may point to limited knowledge in nutrition security rather than limited access to food. The ZIMVAC report also notes that most of the children 6 59 months are not consuming the recommended 4 meals per day. According to the same report 3.3% of children have acute malnutrition whilst 2.3% are severely malnourished. Severe malnutrition is highest in Mashonaland East (5.5%), Mashonaland West (3.2%), Matabeleland North (3%) and Manicaland (2.7%). Livestock Situation Livestock conditions are likely to deteriorate in most areas across the country due to pasture shortages, especially in the drier southern areas, resulting in a significant decrease in profits. Even though cattle prices will decline, prices for goats and chickens are expected to remain largely stable as they are not usually affected by seasonal conditions. Livestock to grain terms of trade will increasingly become unfavourable for grain-deficit households who have to depend on markets to access grain from August November 6. 3 Population figures based on the 2012 Census Report 4 Total cereal production includes maize, sorghum and millet 5 Cereal requirement based on 110kg per capita 6 FEWSNET : Zimbabwe Food Security Outlook, July to December 2015

3 P a g e 3 Limited Coping Strategies: Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWSNET) reports indicate that there are limited casual labour opportunities due to the poor season. The fall of the South African Rand against the USD as well as the recent attack on non-nationals in the same country has also resulted in low remittances coming in from South Africa as people fear looking for jobs. The FEWSNET report also indicates a general decrease in earnings from livestock sales which is linked to low cereal availability and an increase by 28% of cereal prices in the Southern Region. HIV/AIDS: Zimbabwe has a generalized heterosexually driven HIV epidemic with adult prevalence of 15% 7 and an incidence of 0.98% 8. Typically, the quantity and quality of food available to a household will decline as productive family members become sick or die. The additional burden of caring for orphans and unproductive individuals can impact upon overall food security. The prevalence of HIV also means that there is a need for an increase in dietary diversity and improved nutrition. Reduced incomes, lack of alternative food sources, increased medical costs and debt result in dangerous coping strategies such as engaging in transactional sex. Hence the need for interventions that would reduce such negative coping strategies. Negative Coping Strategies: In all food insecurity situations households tend to resort to negative coping mechanisms in an effort to ensure there is food on the table. The most common strategies that are already occurring include skipping meals, taking nutritionally inadequate meals as well as disposal of productive assets to purchase food. The situation is expected to worsen with predictions of El Niño occurring between October to December 2015 where regional forecasts indicate that there is a 90 percent chance of an El Niño for the rainfall season 9. There is a 40 percent chance that parts of southern Africa, including southern Zimbabwe, will experience below normal rains as a result of El Niño. The affected areas may experience a late start of the rainfall season, leading to late planting, and possibly reduced cropped hectares. <click here for contact details, here for the appeal budget and here for the map > Summary of the current response Overview of Host National Society Over the years ZRCS has gained experience in implementing food security initiatives both in emergency and in recovery and has extensive experience in implementing food insecurity operations using both cash based interventions as well as traditional relief distribution methods. In , ZRCS with support from the IFRC and Partner National Societies, responded to a food insecurity crisis in Nkayi district and in implemented the Gwanda Food Security Emergency Appeal. In 2014 and 2015 ZRCS implemented a DREF operation responding to flash floods that affected parts of the country. The 2014 flood response was one of the largest DREF operations that was successfully implemented by the National Society following the displacement of over 20,000 households that had to be relocated from the Tokwe-Mukosi dam to the Chingwizi camp. The organisation has highly skilled staff and volunteers, this is complemented by strong working relationship with government stakeholders and other humanitarian agencies. ZRCS has well trained staff with competencies ranging from Cash Transfer Programming, RDRT, NDRT, PMER, Contingency Planning and Logistics Training. Some senior officers in the ZRCS Management have also been trained in Cash transfer programming making the National Society well prepared for the task ahead. Through previous food security programmes, ZRCS staff and volunteers have developed the required skills and appropriate experience in community targeting, selection, distribution and follow up or post distribution assessments. The targeted provinces have members that have been trained in Provincial Disaster Response and also have members that have been trained in NDRT which are skills that will be extremely useful in the current operation. Overview of Red Cross Red Crescent Movement in country 7 Zimbabwe Demographic Health Survey Report 2010/11 8 National HIV and AIDS Estimates Report International Research Institute for Climate and Society, 2015

4 P a g e 4 The IFRC has a presence in Zimbabwe and are currently supporting the implementation of a Water and Sanitation project in Chivi District. The IFRC also supported ZRCS 2015 floods operation through a DREF allocation totalling CHF 192,292. The Finnish, Norwegian and the Danish Red Cross have in-country presence in Zimbabwe supporting programmes in Health, DM and OD. ZRCS also receives bi-lateral support from the American and the British Red Cross that provide regular technical support remotely. ZRCS and its PNSs maintain coordination through quarterly Movement Coordination Meetings (MCM) and emergency steering committee meetings as, and when, the need arises. Movement Coordination ZRCS is working closely with in-country partners to ensure that there is coordinated implementation of the operation. Updates and plans are being shared with the movement partners. PNSs have been consulted in the development of this appeal. The British Red Cross, through the SARO office, seconded a delegate to ZRCS to support the exploration of funding options and potential collaboration on the drought response with other partners. An operational teleconference was held between the IFRC Southern Africa Regional Office (SARO), Zone Disaster Management Unit (DMU) and Zimbabwe RC to discuss recommendations of scenario planning for the ZRCS appeal process. Overview of non-rcrc actors in country ZRCS maintains a good working relationship with stakeholders in the Government of Zimbabwe, such as Ministries of Agriculture, Social Services as well as Health and Child Care. ZRCS is a member of national coordinating mechanisms and the UN cluster systems such as the Food Assistance Working Group, Health, Food Security, WASH and Disaster Management and collaborate effectively with other agencies, such as WFP, FAO, and the national Civil Protection Unit. Coordination structures are effective at National, Provincial and District levels. ZRCS is an active member of the Provincial Civil Protection Unit and Drought Relief Committee which conducts assessment on the food security situation. UN-WFP, together with funding from USAID is implementing a Food for Assets project in nine districts. Working with a number of agencies, ZRCS including WFP and Oxfam, conducted a market assessment from the 22 June to 22 August 2015, with the main objective being to identify whether local markets have the capability to absorb extra demand without negatively affecting the market s food supply and price levels. In response to the food security situation, various humanitarian organisations have indicated geographical areas they will support, to avoid duplication of services. See the table 2 below: Table 2: Indicative commitments by partners: Organization Priority District(s) Remarks WFP Mbire, Zvishavane, Mwenezi, Lupane, Binga, Chiredzi, Umzingwane, Kariba, Hwange Adequate resources have been secured to cover all food insecure households in the districts from Oct - Mar World Vision Buhera 5 wards will be addressed by World Vision and other organisations will focus on the remaining food insecure Households Amalima Thsolothso, Mangwe, Bulilima, Gwanda Care International Zaka, Mwenezi, Gutu, Chiredzi, Mberengwa, Shurugwi, Zvishavane Yet to be covered Care is currently implementing, developmental projects in these districts ZRCS Mudzi and Muzarabani ZRCS has been operational in the Muzarabani District with other developmental projects GoZ (Government of Zimbabwe) Districts to be identified The GoZ has availed 45,000MT of cereal for distribution in the food insecure parts of the country and WFP is coordinating the distribution of the maize on behalf of GoZ

5 P a g e 5 Needs analysis, beneficiary selection, risk assessment and scenario planning Needs Analysis The 2014/15 ZIMVAC report notes that about 16% of the rural population (approximately 1.5 million people) are estimated to have insufficient means to meet their minimum food needs in the 2015/16 consumption year. As such, food assistance has become the main priority in terms of household needs. Food assistance should also meet the minimum required dietary needs and the ZIMVAC s report highlights the need to scale up nutrition specific interventions to promote intake and nutrition sensitive interventions to promote production of diverse crops. Malnutrition remains a challenge especially in children under 5. The challenge of food insecurity is exacerbated by the continued poor storage of crops, hence there is a continued need for promotion of improved practices of food storage. Water shortage is a large problem in most parts of the country making both people and animals vulnerable, especially during the lean period. Small holder farmers that utilise climate smart technologies such as conservation agriculture as well as rehabilitation and maintenance of water sources are critical complementary strategies that can effectively help in dealing with the challenges of water and food insecurity at household levels. With the current increase in food shortages it is likely that gender based violence may increase due to transactional sex as women will be trying to feed their families. Physical abuse is also likely to increase especially when men fail to fend and provide for their families. The socially prescribed roles and ownership of assets is also likely to increase the challenges that women will face as they do not have access to means of production and depend more on men for their food security needs. Therefore, in line with the 2014/15 ZIMVAC report, whilst the immediate needs of these households is food assistance, ZRCS proposes that any food assistance provided should be complemented by livelihoods recovery intervention such as seed support, trainings in climate smart agriculture and water and sanitation activities. The livelihood interventions will ensure sustainability and empowerment of the targeted households to produce more food, reduce their vulnerability to drought, improve their access to water, enhance nutrition and generate more income to spend on their health and care. As issues of abuse are likely to be on the increase due to current food insecurity, and issues of empowerment needs of women and children in this operation need to be addressed. Thus the operation will also look into mainstreaming gender and prioritising the needs of women and children and this will be done specifically in the selection of beneficiaries and when selecting participants to be trained. There is a need to address issues of gender and abuse that might result from the use of cash as an intervention. In this regard, the ZRCS will provide a platform of discussing these issues and providing education on GBV and its effects at household level before the distributions. The ZRCS will also commit to educating its staff and volunteers on GBV to equip them to respond to such cases and avoid being the perpetrators themselves. Integrating GBV screening services, for example: screening, counselling and appropriate referral in programs may increase detection rates and improve ability to intervene in order to increase the capability of systems e.g. legal, medical and psychosocial-support services to respond appropriately in cases of GBV. While efforts at prevention and awareness raising are important for reducing instances of GBV in the community, just as important is the ability to screen, detect and refer victims and or survivors for care to relevant departments. To ensure that this is achieved ZRCS will work closely with government departments including the Gender and Women Ministry who have field based councillors and technical staff to advise and support the National Society. Beneficiary selection The beneficiary selection will be informed by a community based approach which will be participatory and community led. ZRCS will ensure that the selection of beneficiaries will be consistent with IFRC s commitment to strive for gender equality and diversity, and to ensure non-discrimination in provision of services to the most vulnerable. The Ministries of Social Services, Agriculture as well as the District Civil Protection Units and the Drought Relief committees will also be consulted to inform the development of the selection criteria. The ZRCS selection criteria will put much emphasis on the vulnerable groups in society

6 P a g e 6 such as women (e.g. women headed-households, pregnant and lactating women, the disabled, the elderly and OVCs). Based on the ZRCS vulnerability selection criteria, ZIMVAC report, as well as data provided by the Drought Relief committee, the selection criteria in the targeted communities include: 1. Labour constrained households Child, women and elderly headed households 3. Families with members with disabilities 4. Families with members who are chronically ill 5. Pregnant and breast-feeding women, and children under five years 6. Households with malnourished people, referred by the Ministry of Health for food assistance 7. Households with limited access to productive land and livestock 8. ZRCS will look into targeting people living with HIV, and those on ART and TB treatment 9. Household dependency ration In situations where severely malnourished people are identified, ZRCS will refer them to Government Health institutions/centres for therapeutic feeding as well as providing them with food assistance through the cash transfer intervention. Risk Assessment The market assessment carried out in partnership with WFP and other partners in July 2015 revealed that cash transfer programming (CTP) was the best and most cost effective response strategy to this 2015/16 lean season food insecurity assistance. In accordance to the recommendations, ZRCS will be implementing CTP in the targeted districts. For the Cash Transfer Programming (CTP), ZRCS will consider using the Mobile Cash Transfer system or the Direct Cash Transfer system. A risk assessment will be carried out, prior to commencement of cash distribution, for the food security intervention to identify the appropriate system for CTP as well as rapid needs and market assessments in food insecure wards in the two prioritized districts (Mudzi, and Muzarabani). This will determine the current status on markets, roads and network coverage. There is a risk of theft/robbery when using the Direct Cash Transfer process which will be mitigated by ZRCS distributing Cash via a Transit Security Company that has insurance. Furthermore, the option of mobile transfer will enhance security as there will be minimum handling of cash as the money will be electronically transferred. The use of cash might increase the incidences of GBV at household level and even abuse of the funds for alcohol and substance abuse which will be addressed through education and referrals as mentioned above. Scenario planning ZRCS will target two Districts (Mudzi, and Muzarabani) for support through this appeal reaching out to 2,166 HH with 10,830 people. An agreement has been made between the Government and all stakeholders including Red Cross, WFP, UN OCHA, that there has to be enhanced coordination at a national perspective to avoid duplication of efforts. ZRCS is currently implementing various developmental programmes in the surrounding districts of Mudzi, and Muzarabani and has previously been engaged in targeted food aid in these districts, particularly targeting those affected and infected by HIV. This will reduce operational and logistical costs as ZRCS is able to build on the existing systems, to implement the food insecurity programming in those targeted districts. 10 Households with children under 12, disabled people, chronically ill members and adults above the age of 60 years

7 P a g e 7 Priority Districts for Zimbabwe Red Cross Food Security Intervention Province District Population # of Households Average Household size % Food Insecure Food Insecure Population # of Food Insecure Households ZRCS Targeted Households Mashonaland East Mashonaland Central Mudzi 133,252 32, ,051 6,110 1,222 Muzarabani 122,791 26, ,243 4, Total 2 256,043 59,145 46,294 10,831 2,166 Source: Zimbabwe VAC B. Operational strategy and plan Overall objective Improve the Food and Nutrition status of 2,166 households affected by food crisis through a Cash Transfer Programme, access to safe water and adapted farming techniques. Proposed strategy The proposed action seeks to achieve the following objectives: Provision of emergency assistance through Mobile cash transfer to meet immediate household needs Provision of access to safe water for household consumption and hygiene promotion. Provision of vegetable seeds Build capacity of the targeted beneficiaries in disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation to better cope with disasters. Trainings will cover the following aspects: - Crop production, seed preservation, food processing and preservation, market linkage/marketing and costings for income generation - Post-harvest technology and nutrition training for improved dietary intake at household level Build the capacity of NS volunteers to be prepared for disasters. Food assistance is the highest priority to ensure that households are consuming three meals a day and that these meals meet the minimum daily dietary requirements. The operation will include the following interventions: 1. Provision of cash transfer to 2,166 Households The Food security response strategy will provide cash assistance to 2,166 HHs in Mudzi, and Muzarabani districts for the purchase of their food needs, for the lean period from November 2015 to March 2016 via the Mobile cash transfer model. Through market surveys, it has been decided that each household will receive USD 48 per month which is enough to purchase the basic food basket. This adheres to SPHERE standards of at least 50kg of cereals, 10kg of pulses and 4 litres of vegetable oil. The choice of using CTP is motivated by the fact that, cash transfers often meet people s needs more quickly than commodity distribution, because they reduce the logistics involved. At the same time, they stimulate the local economy. Moreover, cash transfers are more dignified than in-kind distributions because they give disaster-affected populations the option of spending according to their own priorities 11. After this period, it is envisaged that households will have started consuming food from their own production from the 2015/16 agricultural season. The results of the assessment carried out by WFP and partners indicated that 60% of the 20 districts would do well with cash transfer programming (CTP) as there are adequate markets with the capacity to increase supplies of food commodities during the peak of the lean season, from January to March As around 25 % of the districts have either poor roads, and/or poor communication networks, 11 Cash transfer programming in emergencies: Oxfam GB in 2006

8 P a g e 8 a combination of CTP and in-kind distributions would work best. Only 3% of the districts particularly Chiredzi, Mbire and Tsholotsho have been earmarked for in-kind distributions due the above factors experienced in most of the wards in these districts. Results from the assessment concluded that the two targeted districts have also been recommended for cash interventions. The supply chain in the market systems were well established hence cash transfer recommended. The market assessment also identified that there is a strong mobile phone network connection, roads are in good condition, markets are easily accessible, and there is a capacity of markets to increase their commodities to meet demand during the peak of the lean season. Beneficiaries will be given awareness sessions on cash transfer before the transferring process begins. 2. Livelihoods Support to 2,166 households To complement the food support, the appeal will incorporate climate change and livelihood activities aimed at helping the targeted households to diversify and consolidate their food production. This will help address the longer-term needs to diversify the agricultural base and future livelihoods. The livelihood activities are also envisaged to address the nutrition needs of families especially people living with HIV and AIDS. The operation will adopt the lead farmer approach whereby 100 lead farmers will be selected and trained. Each lead farmer will be responsible for cascading knowledge and skills to an average of 20 households. As such the following activities will be done under the livelihood support: Household vegetable seed support-: 2,166 households will receive vegetable seed support which is in line with the ZIMVAC report recommendations. The seed distribution is targeted towards the end of the agricultural season (March) when families will be concentrating on reviving their gardens. Nutrition training of 100 lead farmers will also cover proper food preparation targets, especially to improve the diet of households affected by HIV and AIDS. A total number of 100 lead farmers will receive training in disaster risk reduction which will focus on climate change adaptation, crop production, seed preservation, food processing and preservation, market linkage/marketing and costings for income generation and post-harvest technology. 3. Water, Health and Hygiene Promotion Activities to 2,166 Households The rehabilitation of 25 boreholes is proposed under the operation and this will enhance household access to safe water for consumption, as well as for garden production and livestock. 20 boreholes will be rehabilitated in the Mudzi district and 5 in Muzarabani as there is an existing project funded by Finnish Red Cross that is rehabilitating more boreholes. In addition water point committees will be trained to maintain the boreholes and ensure that the water points are managed in a sustainable manner. Additional support through training in participatory health and hygiene (PHHE) to 60 volunteers in both target districts will also be conducted. With a focus on support to people living with HIV and AIDS, trained volunteers will be responsible for hygiene promotion, nutrition education in the target districts as well as household visits to educate the community on good hygiene practices. Volunteers will also be linked with the Ministry of health and local clinics and help in HIV/ AIDS education and gender based violence. 4. Capacity Building of 60 ZRCS Volunteers The operation will also ensure capacity building of the ZRCS branches and volunteers through training. The operation proposes to train 20 volunteers in mobile data collection using ODK for the purposes of monitoring and data collection. In addition to some mobile devices that have been received through the support of American Red Cross, ZRCS will procure 3 tablets for each targeted district for post distribution monitoring and these will also be used for the Beneficiary Satisfaction Survey and other evaluations. BOCA assessments will also be conducted to assess the capacity of ZRCS branches in the targeted districts and work on areas of improvement. The target for the BOCA assessment training is 30 volunteers. Operational support services ZRCS has over the years gained experience in implementing food security initiatives both in emergency and in recovery ZRCS has extensive experience in implementing food insecurity operations using both cash based interventions as well as traditional relief distributions contexts. For 5 years the ZRCS has

9 P a g e 9 implemented a food security and livelihoods project supported by BRC and has also implemented an EU and Finnish Red Cross funded WATSAN project. ZRCS staff are well trained and have diverse skills that will ensure successful implementation of the operation. Regional managers in the targeted districts have been trained in PMER (February 2014), Logistics Training (2014) and contingency planning. These skills will ensure quality programme implementation and reporting throughout all phases of the appeal. The NS also has PMER and IT departments that are trained and highly competent in using modern data collection and analysis methods including ODK and SPSS, which will be instrumental in the project operation. The NS will also receive technical support from in-country PNSs and the IFRC to ensure successful implementation of the project. Human resources The operation will require the following personnel to implement and/or provide technical support to the operation. At Headquarters - Harare 1. National Operations Manager: to provide overall coordination of the programme 2. National Food Security Officer: to manage the programme 3. Health and Social Services Coordinator: provide technical support on WATSAN and Health activities 4. PMER Officer : to give technical support on planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of the operation 5. HR and Admin Manager: provide support on HR Planning and management 6. Finance Manager and Finance Officer: financial reporting on the operation 7. Logistics Officer support procurement in line with NS and IFRC standards 8. The Organisational Development Officer: build the capacity of the NS and its volunteers to be able to cope with future disasters At field level Province/District The following will be deployed from the current HR system for the period of 6 months i.e. from September 2015 to March District Field Officer (Appeal): to coordinate and supervise the implementation and distribution and training activities (all project activities) as well as coordination with other stakeholders operating in the area 2. Provincial Manager: supervise, monitor and support the project implementation as well as support the coordination with other stakeholders 3. Provincial Accountant: financial management and reporting 4. Driver: support the project operation 5. Volunteers: support distributions as well as cascade trainings The ZRCS Operations Manager will have the overall responsibility for managing the operation. Logistics and supply chain ZRCS will lease three land cruiser vehicles from IFRC for the duration of operation i.e. 6 months ZRCS will engage a reputable National mobile operator whose network coverage is above average in Mudzi and Muzarabani to ensure a smooth distribution of the cash. ZRCS is currently working with the biggest network provider for the process of Mobile cash transfer and the company has assured their ability to provide agents where there is need to meet the needs of the beneficiaries. The Mobile provider is currently working with the WFP, UNDP, SAVE the Children, CORDAID and other reputable organisations. ZRCS tender committees will lead and manage all procurements in accordance to IFRC logistics standards, processes and procedures ensuring full audit trail requirement. GLS will also provide technical validation of procurement process according to the established rules and regulations. Information Technology (IT) Three laptop computers and three tablets will be procured to compliment current IT equipment and ensure that ODK training runs well and that there is enhanced data management and reporting at all levels.

10 P a g e 10 Communications The operation will ensure that all stakeholders, including the beneficiaries, are kept informed of the operation and reporting is done within the agreed timeframes. The communication team will take regular trips to the affected areas to gather data (beneficiary profiles, photos, video, web stories, case studies on cash and results of livelihoods interventions to draw lessons) and will ensure that information is disseminated using the electronic and print media. ZRCs in collaboration with IFRC, will prepare a media tour to the project site. The tour has the objective of raising awareness about the food insecurity situation. The Zimbabwe Red Cross Society, with support from IFRC communications, will coordinate various awareness and publicity activities, and will continue to sensitize the public, media and donors on the situation. The following activities are planned under the communications framework: Key communications activities Frequency Responsible/Lead News stories (to be shared with relevant stakeholders - PNSs, donors, beneficiaries, government through media or s) Press releases At least bi-monthly, more regularly, if possible At least at the beginning, mid-, and end of implementation (and as needed at the startup of key activities, e.g. distribution, borehole rehabilitation, etc.) At least monthly ZRCS PR Officer with IFRC support, as needed ZRCS Provincial Branch in liaison with ZRCS PR Officer IFRC Monitor media coverage of relevant ZRCS Branch, PMER, FSO activities Social media monitoring and updates At least bi-monthly ZRCS PR Officer The launch of the appeal and other major milestones throughout the operation will be highlighted on IFRC website and shared widely with other international press Humanitarian diplomacy and advocacy activities on behalf of the vulnerable population As needed Regularly (as operation evolves) IFRC Operations Manager and PMER Officer in liaison with ZRCS PR and IFRC SARO, IFRC Zone ZRCS Provincial Branch Security The ZRCS does not anticipate any security threats in the areas of operation. Currently there is no political unrest in the country and no security issues are anticipated during the operation. Planning, monitoring, evaluation, & reporting (PMER) ZRCS will build on its extensive experience and existing tools in Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting. The operation will ensure that all aspects of the implemented components are monitored and specific tools are developed/modified as necessary taking cognizance of gender, age and disability disaggregation of data. A project start up meeting will be held to share the operational process of the appeal. District project staff will receive training in ODK by already trained teams within the ZRCS, and volunteers will receive training in data collection and the data will be useful in monitoring and reporting. Monthly monitoring and reporting will be conducted on the food security situation through distribution and post distribution reports. ZRCS works closely with district level stakeholders i.e. government and other humanitarian actors and they will be regularly consulted on how the situation is evolving, and any relevant adjustments will be made. The assessments will also ensure that there is no overlapping between agencies for effective use of donor funds. Field based assessments (markets), data collection on feedback from beneficiaries, non-beneficiaries and other field level stakeholders of the project will be collected and analysed and inform the next phase of distributions/cash transfers. Livelihoods assessments will also be

11 P a g e 11 carried out in the targeted districts to identify, among other issues, appropriate drought tolerant varieties. A beneficiary survey on CTP utilisation and satisfaction will be carried out to assess adequacy of the cash transfer in terms of meeting the household food needs. Data from the post distribution monitoring reports will also be used to assess satisfaction. At the end of the implementation an evaluation and lessons learned workshop will be conducted jointly by the NS to gather additional insights and feedback. Administration and Finance ZRCS HR, Admin and Finance Managers will ensure all administrative issues with regards to employment and contracting are done above board taking into account the labour regulations of the country. Finance will ensure financial transparency and accountability of all financial and material resources in order for the appeal to achieve its goals and objectives.

12 P a g e 12 C. DETAILED OPERATIONAL PLAN Quality programming / Areas common to all sectors Needs analysis: Mobile data collection using ODK is now being used for all the assessments that ZRCS is conducting. However training has been limited only to volunteers and staff from the HQ is such for the purposes of the BSS, PDMs and evaluations that will be conducted it would be useful to have local volunteers who are ready and trained to use the data collection tools. ZRCS branches are also essential for better programming thus there is need to assess the capacity of the branch to address areas that need improving and to capacitate volunteers so that they are better able to respond in case of a disaster. Outcome 1: Increased ZRCS Visibility and information sharing with communities Output 1.1: Improved knowledge of ZRCS activities within communities Activities planned Month Media tours Procurement of visibility materials (t-shirts, hats and Bibs) Outcome 2: Continuous and detailed assessment and analysis is used to inform the design and implementation of the operation Output 2.1: Monitoring information informs revisions of plan of action where appropriate Activities planned Month Branch capacity assessments in the targeted districts. Training of 20 volunteers on ODK (10 in each district) Monthly post cash distribution monitoring by volunteers Beneficiary survey on CTP utilisation and satisfaction Pre-assessments in targeted districts (for markets and livelihoods) HQ Monitoring Output 2.2 The findings of evaluations lead to adjustments in future planning Activities planned Month Inception training Operation review workshop End of implementation evaluation Water, health and hygiene promotion Needs analysis: According to the ZIMVAC report 2015, water challenges (24%) were cited as one of the major community challenges in Zimbabwe and improvement of water access (35%) continue to be one of the priorities of communities. Population to be assisted: a total number of 10, 830 people will be targeted with assistance through the rehabilitation of boreholes. A total number of 25 boreholes are targeted for rehabilitation as well as construction of 25 water troughs. A total of 20 boreholes will be rehabilitated in Mudzi district whilst the remaining 5 are for Muzarabani.

13 P a g e 13 The ZRCS will work with the District Development Fund and community leaders and members in the assessment and identification of water points. The communities will also identify members who will be trained as to form water point committees which will be responsible for the maintenance and promotion of hygiene at water points. Outcome 1: Safe access to water for human consumption and livelihoods Output 1.1 Improved access to safe drinking water for human and livestock. Activities planned Month Water point assessment Selection of water points for rehabilitation Rehabilitation of 25 water points Construction of 25 water troughs Training and establishment of 25 water point committees in borehole maintenance and monitoring and hygiene promotion Output 1.2 Health and Hygiene promotion are carried out to target population Activities planned Month Volunteers trained in Participatory Health and Hygiene Education (PHHE or PHAST methodology) Community education on health and hygiene promotion, HIV prevention, Gender Based Violence and nutrition training. Awareness sessions in schools, public gatherings and household visits Food security, nutrition and livelihoods Needs analysis: According to the ZIMVAC report, about 16% of rural households, approximately 1.5 million are estimated to have insufficient means to meet their minimum food needs in the 2015/16 consumption year. Child feeding practices in rural communities remain poor in both diversity and frequency of consumption. Average household incomes in rural areas have decreased form USD 111 to USD 86 due to the decline in their major source of income which is agriculture and the continued use of ordinary rooms for produce storage coupled with poor treatment of crops has also increased the food insecurity of rural households. Hence the needs of the households are food support, nutrition support as well as livelihood support. Population to be assisted: A total number of 2,166 households (10,830 beneficiaries) will receive cash assistance of USD 48 per month for 5 months and these will be in Mudzi and Muzarabani district. Mobile cash transfer will be used. The most vulnerable will be targeted specifically the elderly, OVCs, people living with HIV/AIDS, the disabled, etc. The beneficiary selection will also depend on what the community decides as they shall be consulted in coming up with the criteria depending on their context. 100 lead farmers will receive trainings which are aimed at improving the community farming practices and food preservation and they are expected to cascade the training to the 2166 other households. Outcome 1: Increased food security and dietary diversity at for 2,166 households (10,831 beneficiaries) through better farming and access to better nutrition Output 1.1: Improved food consumption for food insecure households through a cash transfer programme for five months

14 P a g e 14 Activities planned Month Designing of beneficiary selection tools. Beneficiary selection and verification Malnutrition screening and referrals of the severely malnourished people to health centers Preparation of monthly Mobile cash transfer and uploading of plan Beneficiary training and sensitization on mobile cash transfers Volunteers trained in beneficiary selection. managing of mobile cash transfers Engaging of local service providers for cash distribution Community notification of distribution date and time Distribution of cash amounting to USD 48 to 2,166 households for 5 months Post distribution monitoring, reporting and feedback to partners Output 1.2: Increased diversified farming and improved knowledge in climate smart agriculture and post-harvesting of grain Activities planned Month Training of 100 lead farmers in crop production, seed preservation, food processing and preservation, market linkage / marketing and costings for income generation (Training on traditional farming systems also to be taken into consideration for good high yielding harvests) Identification of short season varieties that are tolerant to drought and traditional varieties that are cheaper and locally available Post-harvest technology and nutrition training for improved dietary intake at household level targeting 100 lead farmers Cascading of training to 2166 households by lead farmers. Distribution of drought resistant vegetable seeds to 2166 households Monitor good practices by households in post-harvest handling Budget See attached budget for details.

15 P a g e 15 Contact information For further information specifically related to this operation please contact: Zimbabwe Red Cross Society: Maxwell Phiri, Secretary General; phone: phone: ; ; phirim@redcrosszim.org.zw IFRC Regional Representation: Michael Charles, Acting Regional Representative/Programs Coordinator for Southern Africa Region; Tel ; michael.charles@ifrc.org IFRC Africa Zone: Lucia Lasso, Disaster Management Unit; Nairobi; phone: ; lucia.lasso@ifrc.org IFRC Geneva: Christine South, Operations Quality Assurance Senior Officer; phone: ; christine.south@ifrc.org IFRC Zone Logistics Unit (ZLU): Rishi Ramrakha, Head of zone logistics unit; Tel: / Fax ; rishi.ramrakha@ifrc.org For Resource Mobilization and Pledges: In IFRC Africa Zone: Fidelis Kangethe, Partnerships and Resource Mobilization Coordinator; Addis Ababa; phone: ; fidelis.kangethe@ifrc.org Please send all pledges for funding to zonerm.africa@ifrc.org For Performance and Accountability (planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting): IFRC Zone: Robert Ondrusek, PMER/QA Delegate, Africa phone: ; robert.ondrusek@ifrc.org How we work All IFRC assistance seeks to adhere to the Code of Conduct for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in Disaster Relief and the Humanitarian Charter and Minimum Standards in Disaster Response (Sphere) in delivering assistance to the most vulnerable. The IFRC s vision is to inspire, encourage, facilitate and promote at all times all forms of humanitarian activities by National Societies, with a view to preventing and alleviating human suffering, and thereby contributing to the maintenance and promotion of human dignity and peace in the world. The IFRC s work is guided by Strategy 2020 which puts forward three strategic aims: 1. Save lives, protect livelihoods, and strengthen recovery from disaster and crises. 2. Enable healthy and safe living. 3. Promote social inclusion and a culture of non-violence and peace.

16 EMERGENCY APPEAL 14/09/2015 APPEAL MDRZW011 Budget Group Zimbabwe Food Insecurity Multilateral Response Inter-Agency Shelter Coord. Bilateral Response Appeal Budget CHF Shelter - Relief 0 0 Shelter - Transitional 0 0 Construction - Housing 0 0 Construction - Facilities 0 0 Construction - Materials 0 0 Clothing & Textiles 0 0 Food 0 0 Seeds & Plants 13,330 13,330 Water, Sanitation & Hygiene 36,274 36,274 Medical & First Aid 0 0 Teaching Materials 3,000 3,000 Utensils & Tools 0 0 Other Supplies & Services 0 0 Emergency Response Units 0 0 Cash Disbursements 465, ,690 Total RELIEF ITEMS, CONSTRUCTION AND SUPPLIES 518, ,294 Land & Buildings 0 0 Vehicles 0 0 Computer & Telecom Equipment 0 0 Office/Household Furniture & Equipment 0 0 Medical Equipment 0 0 Other Machinery & Equipment 3,900 3,900 Total LAND, VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT 3, ,900 Storage, Warehousing 0 0 Distribution & Monitoring 0 0 Transport & Vehicle Costs 22,003 22,003 Logistics Services 0 0 Total LOGISTICS, TRANSPORT AND STORAGE 22, ,003 International Staff 35,000 35,000 National Staff 0 0 National Society Staff 87,893 87,893 Volunteers 6,650 6,650 Total PERSONNEL 129, ,543 Consultants 0 0 Professional Fees 0 0 Total CONSULTANTS & PROFESSIONAL FEES Workshops & Training 20,000 20,000 Total WORKSHOP & TRAINING 20, ,000 Travel 10,400 10,400 Information & Public Relations 11,172 11,172 Office Costs 14,040 14,040 Communications 13,680 13,680 Financial Charges 4,500 4,500 Other General Expenses 23,049 23,049 Shared Office and Services Costs 4,211 4,211 Total GENERAL EXPENDITURES 81, ,052 Partner National Societies 0 0 Other Partners (NGOs, UN, other) 0 0 Total TRANSFER TO PARTNERS Programme and Services Support Recovery 50, ,361 Total INDIRECT COSTS 50, ,361 Pledge Earmarking & Reporting Fees 7,748 7,748 Total PLEDGE SPECIFIC COSTS 7, ,748 TOTAL BUDGET 832, ,900 Available Resources Multilateral Contributions 0 Bilateral Contributions 0 TOTAL AVAILABLE RESOURCES NET EMERGENCY APPEAL NEEDS 832, ,900 EMERGENCY APPEAL BUDGET V

17 MDRZW September 2015 Zimbabwe: Food security Zambia Mozambique Muzarabani/Centenary Zimbabwe Mudzi Cash assistance!\ Harare km The maps used do not imply the expression of any opinion on the part of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies or National Societies concerning the legal status of a territory or of its authorities. Map data sources: ESRI, DEVINFO, International Federation, MDRZW011.mxd - Map created by DCM/GVA!I