UNDAC Concept Methodology OCHA Field Coordination Support

UNDAC Concept & Methodology OCHA Field Coordination Support Section Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Field Coordination Support Section

Evolution of UNDAC system 1971 UN General Assembly Resolution 28 16 (XXVI) 1988 Armenia Earthquake => INSARAG (1991) UNDAC (1993) to form the Operations and Coordination, OSOCC 1991 UN General Assembly Resolution 46 182 1995 Creation of Latin America Region UNDAC Team 1996 Creation of Pacific Region UNDAC Team 1999 Turkey EQ lessons learned -> Virtual OSOCC 2001 The UNDAC Review 2002 Creation of Asia Regional team GA Resolution 57/150 of 16 Dec 2002 2003 Creation of the UNDAC Advisory board 2004 UNDAC Africa Regional Team 2005 Humanitarian reform review 2006 Global Disaster Alert Coordination System 2009 Expansion into Middle East and West Africa OCHA Field Coordination Support Section Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Field Coordination Support Section

UNDAC Concept • • • Primarily for sudden on-set disasters Stand-by capacity of experienced Disaster Managers Available worldwide – three regional teams Immediate deployment (12 - 24 hours) Fully self sufficient (logistics and ITC) On-site coordination in first phase of disaster Key activities Coordination/Assessment/Information Mgmt Deployed for approx. 3 – 4 weeks In support of the UN RC/HCT and National Authorities Facilitate the bridge to OCHA surge capacity OCHA Field Coordination Support Section Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Field Coordination Support Section

Pillars of UNDAC System Staff: Experienced emergency managers made available for UNDAC missions by their respective governments/organizations. Deployment: Standard 24/7 deployment procedures Equipment: Immediately available for Mission use Methodology: Ensures standardized methodology for coordination, assessment and information management. The UNDAC Handbook. OCHA Field Coordination Support Section Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Field Coordination Support Section

UNDAC Staff • Experienced Emergency Managers with varied skills as a part of a team (not consultants). • Available at 12 hours notice for 3 weeks • Contract with OCHA (FCSS) • All Mission and training costs paid for by member countries / organizations (Mission accounts – trust fund) • All UNDAC members are selected after application and have participate in the Induction course and refreshers OCHA Field Coordination Support Section Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Field Coordination Support Section

UNDAC System - Deployment OCHA GDACS Virtual OSOCC, sms, email, National Mobilizing Centre UNDAC Member OCHA Field Coordination Support Section Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs National Focal Point Field Coordination Support Section

Equipment Level 1. Personal kit with UNDAC Members - ID – kit & Personal clothing - health kit, food and utensils - personal belongings Level 2. Mission Equipment with FCSS/Regional Offices - sat phones / cell phones / GPS - computers / printer digital camera - e-mail, IT programs, Microsoft Office Level 3. Support modules (with external partners) - tailor-made pre-defined modules/services - deployed with technical support staff - integrated, reporting to UNDAC TL OCHA Field Coordination Support Section Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Field Coordination Support Section

UNDAC Partners IHP, APHP, AST FACT INSARAG UNDSS DHL Microsoft UNOSAT Ericsson TSF Map-Action Gencap ACAPS OCHA Regional organisations Field Coordination Support Section Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Field Coordination Support Section

UNDAC Methodology Core methodology • Assessment • Coordination • Information Management • Reporting • Logistic and Security • Team management UNDAC Handbook OCHA Field Coordination Support Section Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Field Coordination Support Section

UNDAC Field Handbook • • Background and structure Like an UNDAC Mission cycle - In 19 Chapters • OCHA’s role in coordination, incl. in the field • UNDAC team functioning • International Response Organisations • Specialised emergency coord : USAR, environmental, military • Important issues & References: safety& security, personal health, terrain, radio comns OCHA Field Coordination Support Section Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Field Coordination Support Section

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UNDAC Training • UNDAC Induction Courses (2 weeks) – Africa/Europe/Middle East – Latin America & Caribbean – Asia/Pacific • Regional Refresher Courses • Specialized Exercises and Training – Exercise TRIPLEX, INSARAG Exercises – Functional training (TL, Info Mgt, Assessment) – Skills training (OSOCC, IM, assessment, reporting) – Training provided by partners (logistics, security, e. g. ) OCHA Field Coordination Support Section Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Field Coordination Support Section

UNDAC Missions since 1993 (207) OCHA Field Coordination Support Section Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Field Coordination Support Section

UNDAC Membership 250+ active members: from 70 countries, 16 int’l humanitarian organizations, + OCHA staff Europe / Africa / Middle East Asia/Pacific Armenia, Austria, Belgium, Benin, China, India, Japan, Korea, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Denmark, Malaysia, Mongolia, Estonia, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Philippines, Singapore, Gambia, Germany, Guinea. Bissau, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Pacific Lebanon, Liberia, Mali, Netherlands, Niger, Norway, Portugal, Russian Australia, Cook Islands, Fiji, New Zealand, PNG, Samoa, Fed, Senegal, South Africa, Spain, Solomon Isl. , Tonga Sweden, Switzerland, Togo, Tunisia, UAE, UK International Humanitarian & Regional Americas Org. CEPREDENAC, ECHO, EU-MIC, FAO, Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Canada, Colombia, Costa IFRC, IOM, SINAPRED, UNDP, UNEP, Rica, Cuba, Dominican Rep, Ecuador, El Salvador, UN-HABITAT, UNHCR, UNICEF, Guatemala, Haiti, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, UNOSAT, WFP, WHO, World Bank USA, Venezuela OCHA Field Coordination Support Section Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Field Coordination Support Section

UNDAC Coordination – OSOCC (On-Site Operations Coordination Center) Provide a interface for national authorities to coordinate international assistance on site (Urban SAR teams, Clusters, International NGOs, Agencies) Facilitate information exchange between international and national relief actors (update lists, prepare reports, arrange meetings) Provide a platform for operations planning of international relief on site, especially USAR phase Establish sub-OSOCC and Reception Centre for international urban SAR teams and to facilitate logistics support in cooperation with national authorities. OCHA Field Coordination Support Section Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Field Coordination Support Section

UNDAC support to clusters approach • Support the establishment of Humanitarian Country Team • Support inter-cluster coordination at all levels where required in lieu of OCHA • Ensure mechanisms are established for RC/HC and Country team to provide direction to clusters • Support participation of Govt and all relevant partners in Clusters or linkages with concerned Government entities • Ensure coordination in areas not covered by clusters, e. g. USAR OCHA Field Coordination Support Section Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Field Coordination Support Section

UNDAC support to cluster leads Help cluster leads to build their respective networks when deployed on site of a disaster, • Improve information sharing among clusters and with other partners, • Provide mapping facilities/support to clusters if needed, • Facilitate cluster fund rising advocacy for clusters, OCHA Field Coordination Support Section Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Field Coordination Support Section

UNDAC support to cluster leads • Provide on site communication facilities to support cluster “on site deployment”, • Facilitate joint assessments missions including cluster representatives, • Consolidate cluster monitoring and reporting products in one document, • Provide timely and accurate information related to the overall response progress, to support the readjustment of clusters response strategies. OCHA Field Coordination Support Section Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Field Coordination Support Section