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    Chapter 5 - FSC Coordinator Deliverables: Key Food Security Cluster Tools, Products and Outputs
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      Chapter 5 - FSC Coordinator Deliverables: Key Food Security Cluster Tools, Products and Outputs

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      5.1 Introduction

      This chapter is structured around the typical Coordinator responsibilities, tasks and deliverables (as per the standard FSC Coordinator Terms of Reference , see 3.5.1 ) as well as those of an FSC at country level.  It will hig...
      Updated on : 07 Dec 2023

      5.2 Food Security Cluster Work Plan

      Purpose :  An FSC work plan incorporates the key deliverables for a cluster over a given period. It represents the formal road map for the cluster’s work and is an important tool that allows the Coordinator and the SAG (depending on the c...
      Updated on : 15 Dec 2023

      5.3 Needs Assessments and IPC/CH

      A prerequisite for any appropriate decision-making and coordinated response is the facilitation of a  shared understanding of the situation, the needs, risks, and priorities.  Needs assessments and analyses are conducted at the beginning o...
      Updated on : 07 Dec 2023

      5.4 Food Security Needs Analysis and Response Plan

      A core deliverable for any FSC is to facilitate key HPC ac tivities and this includes: A food security  needs analysis to identify needs, severity, geographical scope, and Persons in Need ( PIN ), and subsequently provide the requ...
      Updated on : 07 Dec 2023

      5.5 Inter-Sector Joint Planning

      Engaging actively in inter-cluster as well as bilateral coordination with key clusters is a priority for the FSC coordination team. Addressing food security concerns may require collective or, at a minimum, coordinated action from multiple cluster...
      Updated on : 07 Dec 2023

      5.6 Harmonised Response Packages

      A key function of the FSC and the Coordinator is to ensure cluster members apply a common approach to food security (food, agriculture and livelihoods) assistance and response design. Harmonisation of assistance is critical to ensure 1) quanti...
      Updated on : 07 Dec 2023

      5.7 Mainstreaming and Integration of Protection and Other Crosscutting Dimensions

      IASC highlights the need to ensure mainstreaming of cross-cutting and cross-sectoral issues as a core focus for all clusters. At country-level, HCT s will often prioritise certain cross-cutting concerns. The role of the FSC Coordinator is to s...
      Updated on : 07 Dec 2023

      5.8 Preparedness, Contingency Planning and Early Action

      Building national capacity in preparedness and contingency planning is a core function for all clusters. In situations where there is a high risk of recurring or significant new disasters, and where sufficient capacity exists within the cluster, i...
      Updated on : 06 Dec 2023

      5.9 FSC Coordination Monitoring

      Cluster coordination monitoring is done through Cluster Coordination Performance Monitoring  ( CCPM ) and  Cluster Coordination Architecture Reviews.  The FSC Coordinator will lead the first (with the IMO ) and contribute to the l...
      Updated on : 07 Dec 2023

      5.10 Capacity Strengthening

      Identifying capacity gaps and providing (demand-driven) training and capacity strengthening opportunities to FSC members, especially to national and local actors, is a core function of the cluster and not least an important deliverable for any...
      Updated on : 11 Dec 2023

      5.11 Knowledge Management Documents and Archive Maintenance

      Knowledge management (or knowledge capitalization) documents, such as lessons learned and best practices , are an important part of the FSC team’s work, and a core deliverable for the FSC Coordinator.  Purpose: Knowledge management / ...
      Updated on : 06 Dec 2023

      5.12 Advocacy

      In accordance with the six core cluster functions for clusters, the FSC and the Coordinator will actively support robust advocacy initiatives with the aim of helping mobilize funds, support and raising awareness of the FSC ’s activities, plans an...
      Updated on : 06 Dec 2023

      5.13 FSC Resource Mobilisation Strategy

      The FSC Coordinator should develop and implement an FSC resource mobilisation strategy. This would typically entail developing a clear and systematic approach for addressing donors and partners, and mobilizing support for FSC activities at cou...
      Updated on : 06 Dec 2023

      5.14 Working as One FSC Team - Meetings, Partner Overviews and Contact Lists

      Ensuring an effective collaboration between the CC and the IMO is prerequisite for all core functions of the FSC at country level and for the core deliverables for any FSC coordination team: from supporting service delivery, informing strate...
      Updated on : 06 Dec 2023

      5.15 FSC Monitoring and Reporting

      It is an important deliverable for the Coordinator (often working closely with the IMO ) to ensure that adequate monitoring and reporting mechanisms are in place.  The FSC uses standard tools and templates  for monitoring and regula...
      Updated on : 06 Dec 2023

      ANNEX I – Tip Sheet For Meetings

      Updated on : 06 Dec 2023

      ANNEX II – Key Deliverables: Tools And Products

      Updated on : 06 Dec 2023