Logistics Cluster Briefing

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1 Logistics Cluster Briefing October, 6th 2009 Representative from the Global Logistics Cluster Support Cell: Mirjana Kavelj 2 July 2010 OMP -RLM -Panama 1

2 Agenda Humanitarian Reform Cluster Approach Funding Mechanisms Logistics Cluster Logistics Response Teams (LRTs) Examples from country implementations Global Logistics Cluster Support Cell 2 July 2010 OMP -RLM -Panama 2

3 THE HUMANITARIAN REFORM WHO S REFORM? WHY? HOW? 2 July 2010 OMP -RLM -Panama 3

4 Inter-Agency Standing Committee Full Members and Standing Invitees WHO S Full Members Food and Agricultural Standing Invitees International Committee of the Organisation (FAO) Red Cross (ICRC) REFORM? Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) International Council of Voluntary Agencies (ICVA) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) American Council for Voluntary International Action (InterAction) (Inter-Agency Standing Committee) United Nations High Comissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) International Organisation for Migration (IOM) Composed of NGO consortia, Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, IOM, World bank and UN agencies United Nations Children s Fund (UNICEF) World Food Programme (WFP) Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary General on the Human Rights of World Health Organisation (WHO) Internally Displaced Persons (RSG on HR of IDPs) Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response (SCHR) World Bank (World Bank) 2 July 2010 OMP -RLM -Panama 4

5 WHY? An identified need to improve the humanitarian response Need for more professionalism in regards to the beneficiaries and the donors 2 July 2010 OMP -RLM -Panama 5

6 HOW? THREE PILLARS OF REFORM AND THE FOUNDATION CLUSTER APPROACH Adequate capacity and predictable leadership in all sectors HUMANITARIAN COORDINATORS Effective leadership and coordination in humanitarian emergencies HUMANITARIAN FINANCING Adequate, timely and flexible financing PARTNERSHIP Strong partnerships between UN and non-un actors 2 July 2010 OMP -RLM -Panama 6

7 1. CLUSTER APPROACH Adequate capacity and predictable leadership in all sectors HC Office - OCHA WASH Nutrition Relief & Assist. to Beneficiaries Health Emergency Shelter CCCM Agriculture Education Cross-Cutting Early Recovery Protection Service Provision Emerg Telecoms Logistics 2 July 2010 OMP -RLM -Panama 7

8 Role and 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 (i.e. LRT) - Surge capacity and standby rosters (i.e. Global Cell, LRT deployment) - Material stockpiles (i.e. HRD) Operational Support Operational Support - Emergency preparedness - Advocacy and resource mobilization 2 July 2010 OMP -RLM -Panama 8

9 Cluster at country and global level Cluster leads at the global level Accountable to Emergency Response Coordinator Support Guidance Resource Global Country Cluster leads at the country level Accountable to Humanitarian Coordinator 2 July 2010 OMP -RLM -Panama 9

10 Issues of concern 2 July 2010 OMP -RLM -Panama 10

11 ! Terminology Each country to decide on appropriate terminology, based on the working languages and local preferences A cluster is essentially a sectorial group 2 July 2010 OMP -RLM -Panama 11

12 ! Accountability Are participants in cluster/sector groups accountable to the cluster/sector lead? The cluster approach itself does not require that humanitarian actors be held accountable to sector leads. Likewise, it does not demand accountability of non-un actors to UN agencies. Individual humanitarian organizations can only be held accountable to sector leads in cases where they have made specific commitment to this effect. 2 July 2010 OMP -RLM -Panama 12

13 ! Provider of Last Resort Represents commitment of Cluster leads to do their best to ensure adequate and appropriate response. As agreed by the IASC Principals, sector leads are responsible for acting as the provider of last resort (subject to access, security and availability of funding) to meet agreed priority needs and will be supported by the HC and the ERC in their resource mobilization efforts in this regard. If funds are not available the Cluster Lead CANNOT be expected to implement activities. 2 July 2010 OMP -RLM -Panama 13

14 2. Humanitarian Coordinators Effective leadership and coordination in humanitarian emergencies Strenghening of Humanitarian Coordination through individuals that can deliver effective leadership in humanitarian emergencies A comprehensive strategy for: Identifying Selecting Training Mentoring and Support Holding Accountable 2 July 2010 OMP -RLM -Panama 14

15 3. Humanitarian Financing Adequate, timely and flexible financing FLASH APPEAL, CAP, CERF 2 July 2010 OMP -RLM -Panama 15

16 What is the Flash Appeal? Early response plan Initial coordination and planning tool in emergencies. It is published during the first weeks of an emergency consolidating projects for quick response to immediate needs. It includes the first assessment information, a common action plan and specific projects for each sector. It covers the urgent needs of the first 3-6 months 2 July 2010 OMP -RLM -Panama 16

17 The Objectives of the Flash Appeal Give a frame for a coordinated, strategic plan. Prioritise the humanitarian projects Avoid competition for funds and overlapping projects. Monitor contributions. Cluster Lead s role - To coordinate the rapid assessments - To define priorities and strategy together with cluster participants - To gather all the projects, but also... - Review and select the projects 2 July 2010 OMP -RLM -Panama 17

18 CERF (Central Emergency Response Fund) The CERF contributes to finance humanitarian crises insuring a rapid response to new emergencies These funds are used for Rapid response projects (2/3 funds) and for under financed emergencies (1/3 funds). Who can directly benefit from the CERF? UN agencies and IOM NGOs cannot appeal directly to the CERF, but it is important that they participate in the prioritisation, selection and implementation process. NGOs can receive funds being partners. 2 July 2010 OMP -RLM -Panama 18

19 Consolidated Appeals Process (CAP) A CAP is simply a longer version of the Flash Appeal (generally covering a period of 12 months), for longer crises, and offers a more detailed analysis. ochaonline.un.org/humanitarianappeal/ 2 July 2010 OMP -RLM -Panama 19

20 Situations triggering requests for CERF funds usually generate a Flash Appeal. The HC allocates available CERF funds to the priority projects of the FA. The CERF provides initial funds to the vital projects of the FA, time to obtain donor s funds. Ideally the FA includes the prioritisation of the projects, in order to direct the CERF funds. Recap: Relationship between CERF and Flash Appeal : Flash Appeal = strategic response plan that includes the projects and the funding requirements CERF = donor 2 July 2010 OMP -RLM -Panama 20

21 PARTNERSHIP Stronger partnerships between UN and non-un actors Some things to consider: No right or wrong way to develop Respect Recognition Collaborative and inclusive process Avoid excessive unfocussed meetings Sensitive to reporting Complimentarity amongst actors 2 July 2010 OMP -RLM -Panama 21

22 WHEN DO WE USE THE CLUSTER APPROACH? Major new emergencies On-going emergencies When A Humanitarian Coordinator has been appointed Beyond capacity on the ground Multi-sector response Wide range of actors 2 July 2010 OMP -RLM -Panama 22

23 Key documents: Guidance Note on Using the Cluster Approach to Strengthen Humanitarian Response Specific cluster guidance, provided by global cluster leads Assistance: Humanitarian Reform: Humanitarian Reform Support Unit: CAP: CERF: cerf.un.org Humanitarian Reform Where to go for help? 2 July 2010 OMP -RLM -Panama 23

24 Humanitarian Logistics the process of planning, implementing and controlling the efficient, cost-effective flow and storage of goods and materials, as well as related information, from the point of origin to the point of consumption for the purpose of alleviating the suffering of vulnerable people. The function encompasses a range of activities, including preparedness, planning, procurement, transport, warehousing, tracking and tracing and customs clearance. 2 July 2010 OMP -RLM -Panama 24

25 The Logistics Cluster Cluster Participants In the Field Nicaragua Haiti The Global Logistics Cluster Cell Humanitarian Response Depots (HRD) Logistics Response Teams (LRT) 2 July 2010 OMP -RLM -Panama 25

26 Logistics Cluster Participants 2 July 2010 OMP -RLM -Panama 26

27 The Global Logistics Cluster Support Cell Is positioned in the Logistics Division of WFP Is staffed with logisticians from WFP, UNHCR, UNICEF, WVI, ACF and CARE Provides field cluster activations with strategy, policy guidance, mobilisation support and / or surge capacity Plays a role in advocating and supporting preparedness and capacity building projects to support logisticians working in the humanitarian field Provides a unique opportunity for the humanitarian logistics community to exploit and share assets, aptitudes and competencies Can promote the integration of services, systems and information 2 July 2010 OMP -RLM -Panama 27

28 The Support Cell Mission: Similar in character and purpose to a fourth party logistics provider in the commercial sector. NO contractual arrangements. NO attempt to run logistics operations on behalf of participating organisations, but rather based on the assumption that participating organisations will utilise the Cell s services and capacities to strengthen their own logistics capabilities. 2 July 2010 OMP -RLM -Panama 28

29 Log Cluster Nicaragua Service provided by the Cluster: LRT assessment Flash Appeal and CERF application inputs Inter-agency and government logistics coordination and information management (dedicated website) Coordination of military assets Consolidation of cargo Common warehousing 2 July 2010 OMP -RLM -Panama 29

30 Log Cluster Haiti Logistics Cluster Services Coordination Information management Logistics services (air, road, ocean transport and warehousing, base camps) 2 July 2010 OMP -RLM -Panama 30

31 Log Cluster Pakistan Service provided by the Cluster: UNHAS: 3800MT of NFI by air, passengers, 5 x MI26, 22 x MI8, 3 x Chinooks, more than 50 landing zones IOM, Atlas Logistique, WFP: surface transport, more than 100 trucks UNJLC: cargo movement requests processing, cargo prioritization, information management, cargo tracking WFP: 5 humanitarian hubs for storage (60 temporary storage units for WFP & Inter-agency) and staging (surface and air operations bases), 5 Base camps set up to house 200 UN staff

32 Log Cluster Mozambique Emphasis on coordination role Positive impact of preparedness efforts Strong involvement of National authorities Clear and disseminated Concept of Operations Coordination of and tasking common services and own organisations assets (incl. pax & cargo by air) Coordination and tasking of military assets (SAAF) Information management; joint supply tracking air/road/river, website

33 Log Cluster EQUATEUR -Barge rehabilitation -River beaconing DRC KINSHASA -Logistics Cluster -ILS Mbandaka MANIEMA -Logistics Cluster - Mobile tents Goma NORTH KIVU -Logistics Cluster -ILS - Fleet (6 DAF trucks) Kinshasa Kindu Bukavu SOUTH KIVU -Logistics Cluster -Quay rehabilitation TANGANYIKA -Logistics Cluster -ILS Mobile tents Kalemie Inter-agency Logistics Service (ILS) Mode of transport utilized out of: Kinshasa: Air/ Barges/Trucks Goma: Air/ Barges/ Trucks Lubumbashi: Air/Train/ Trucks/Whaleboats Kalemie: Train/ Trucks/ Barges/ Air Lubumbashi KATANGA -Logistics Cluster -ILS -Fleet (25 DAF trucks) -Road rehabilitation -Rail rehabilitation -Barge rehabilitation -Mobile tents -Bukama airstrip rehabilitation

34 Logistics Response Team (LRT) The LRT is deployed to provide immediate operational logistics surge capacity and assume an initial coordination role at the onset of emergencies to improve over-all response time and efficiency. 5 Trainings organized with about 160 logisticians trained from 25 different organisations Roster with deployable staff including placements within organisations 2 July 2010 OMP -RLM -Panama 34

35 LRT ToRs Gather and consolidate all available needs-assessment information including information from the United Nations Disaster Assessment and Coordination (UNDAC). UNDAC, where deployed, to identify overall estimated response requirements Assess existing logistics operational capacity and identify logistics support requirements Propose a Concept of Operations (ConOps) for the humanitarian response Initiate or formalise inter-agency logistics coordination, including government counterparts, military, and/or donors Address gaps and bottlenecks and prevent or eliminate duplication in humanitarian logistics operations Manage start-up operational logistics support Write necessary project documentation for common services, coordination, and/or air operations. Ensure coordination of air assets including Military assets Make sure that information is shared with all actors on the ground.

36 Synthesis and Lessons Learnt: Very different types of Logistics Cluster interventions Assets and coordination on the ground, scale of emergency, requirements of humanitarian actors set the stage for scale and scope of services provided through the cluster Key conditions for all circumstances: engagement with UN organisations, NGO's, government, professional information flow via the meetings, internet, clear designation of tasks to the various actors Dedicated logistics cluster officers (including NGO secondments) distinct from day to day WFP operations Flexibility and engagement of all actors key to successful cluster Further preparedness & consultation on SOP's (Generic & Operation Specific) necessary Systems to be revised/enhanced (activation mechanisms, movement/service requests and tracking) 2 July 2010 OMP -RLM -Panama 36

37 What should you do in preparation for hurricane season: Designate logistics cluster lead Establish inter-agency logistics working group Map existing logistics capacities Update LCA - contingency plan scenarios, gaps identified Where to go for support Mirjana.Kavelj@wfp.org Matthew.Hollingworth@wfp.org 2 July 2010 OMP -RLM -Panama 37

38 Questions? 2 July 2010 OMP -RLM-Panama 38