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Nutrition Cluster South Sudan
NUTRITION CLUSTER
CHF 2013
Round 2
South Sudan CHF Standard Allocation
Nutrition Cluster South Sudan
South Sudan CHF Standard Allocation
1- Justification
• Accumulated effect of previous population displacement, food insecurity, conflicts and disease burden are reflected in current nutrition situation (GAM/SAM levels- see map)
• There are indications of high levels of undernutrition in many parts of the country as well as high vulnerability (Food insecurity Map-Slide 5)
• Results of recent surveys testify to this
• CHF R2 will support continuation of critical life-saving interventions through 16 frontline activity projects and 1 pipeline project.
2 Total cluster recommended funding: US$5,000,000
2.1 CATEGORY A - US$ 850,000
2.2 CATEGORY B: US$ 4,150,000
Nutrition Cluster South Sudan
Recent Nutrition Surveys
Nutrition Cluster South Sudan
Recent nutrition surveys (Jun-Jun 13)
0.00%
5.00%
10.00%
15.00%
20.00%
25.00%
30.00%
GAM
SAM
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Current and Projected Food Security Situations
Current Food Security Outcomes, July 2013
Projected Food Security Outcomes July to September 2013
Source : FEWS NET
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South Sudan CHF Standard Allocation
Lessons Learnt • Vulnerability to undernutrition has a geographical distribution in SS
• Coordinated response has worked for targeting the most vulnerable population groups and avoid duplication of effort
• Reporting on the status of pipeline stock is important in addressing potential gaps
• The importance of strong state-level coordination to match with the complexity of context and needs has been noted e.g. Jonglei
How proposed cluster portfolio reflects these lessons:
• Geographical prioritization of projects (hot-spot locations given 1st priority)
• Plan to strengthen timely reporting to avoid potential stock shortages as well as beefing up the pipeline
• Some projects have ‘strengthening of cluster coordination at the state-level planned for
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South Sudan CHF Standard Allocation
Cluster Strategy
How does this round fit into your cluster CAP 2013 strategy?
• Fits in well with the cluster strategy-emergency preparedness and response
• Life-saving activities- treatment of acute malnutrition in vulnerable groups
• Proposes activities aimed at prevention of under nutrition in children U5 years and P&LW
Link to the 2013 CHF R1 and other funding secured by the cluster:
• Supports continuity of crucial interventions that received support from the CHF R1
• Fills in critical funding gaps for some high priority projects
• Addresses critical needs in underserved areas
Extent of delivery of CHF R1 allocation on track?:
• Largely on track (75% SAM)
• 28% MAM Treatment and PLWs 34% (based of the reports received-74%)
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Before Treatment After Treatment
Nutrition Cluster South Sudan
South Sudan CHF Standard Allocation
Cluster Expenditure
*Remark on variance (if any)
Agency Allocated amount CHF 2013
Planned expenditure as of 30 June
Actual expenditure
Variance*
UN 3,400,012 1,900,012
1,379,696 (73%)
520,316
INGO 5,209,174
2,980,218
1,055,253 (35%)
1,924,965
NNGO 390,000
226,568
116,550 (51%)
110,018
Total 8,999,186
5,106,798
2,551,499 (50%)
2,555,299
Nutrition Cluster South Sudan
South Sudan CHF Standard Allocation
Overview of Category A Supporting Projects
Number of projects
• 1 project budgeted in this category: Support to pipeline for RUTF and other supplies for treatment of SAM
• Total value of the project = $ 850,000
• Number of beneficiary targeted, type and quantity of supplies, transportation costs, staff costs:
What key results are expected?
• Steady supply of pipeline stock
• Treatment of 6,800 children with SAM , part of the 101,400 targeted in the CAP 2013 MYR
Type Target Supplies Cost Transport Cost HR cost
< 5 children with SAM
6,800 (3264 M and 3536 F)
725,000 120,000 5,000
Nutrition Cluster South Sudan
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Overview of Category B Supporting Projects Geographic priorities (see map in the next Slide)
• Jonglei-Pibor, Akobo, Nyirol, Ayod, Fangak, Pochalla, Urol, Duk • Upper Nile -Maban, Nasir , Baliet, Ulang • Unity-Panyjar, Koch, Mayom, Abiemnhom, and Mayendit • NBeG- Aweil East and North • Warrap- Twic, Tonj and Abyei area • WBeG-Raga
Number of projects =16 projects Total US$ value of projects= $ 4,150,000
Key results are expected: 24,664 SAM(11839M and 12825) 45,360 MAM (21,773M and 23,587) 21,021 PLWS
How to ensure the frontline projects will receive supplies from the pipeline:
• Strong link with pipeline manager and MoH (through PCAs /FLAs and MoU with MoH)
• Close monitoring of supplies stock through monthly partners’ report • Field monitoring visits to partners/project areas
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Maban
Aweil East
Pochalla
Twic
Raga
Rumbek North
Rumbek Centre
Awerial
Yirol East
Yirol West
Tonj East
Tonj South
Aweil West
Aweil North
Koch
Fangak Pigi/ Canal
Akobo
Pibor
Aweil South
Lopa/ Lafon
Mayendit
Lukapiny/ Nasir
Proposed Project Areas
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South Sudan CHF Standard Allocation
Overview of Allocation Process in the cluster Key steps of the process
• 22 proposals of nutrition projects were received from cluster partners
• A duly constituted PRT (2 UN agencies, 2 INGO rep, 1 NNGO rep, NCC & CC and 3 OCHA rep in attendance)
• All projects were scored by the PRT on the basis of agreed criteria (location, budget/activities, capacity, cluster partnership)
How to ensure cluster portfolio of projects provide “value for money”
• Number of project beneficiaries vs projected cost
• Number of project sites (e.g. OTP/SC)
• Complementarity with existing project activities
• Exclusion of non-life-saving budget items (e.g. construction, equipment etc)
• Looked at existing funding gap
Challenges in the process
• Discussions on a suitable working modality for nutrition interventions in Pochalla not yet concluded
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Next steps
Criteria on possible budget reduction / increase
• Preference given to projects with high PRT scores
• Existing funding gap (in case of need to increase/decrease)
Implications of a budget reduction / increase on the key results expected from the portfolio
• The budget is based on realistic needs and its reduction may impair achievement of planned activities. There are limited alternative sources of funding on the same projects
• An increase in the budget will ensure increased geographical coverage to other deserving areas
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Monitoring of progress Monitored progress in implementation of cluster strategies in the previous
allocation round:
• Through monthly project performance reports (a close check on key indicators)
• Expenditure reports (financial reporting)
• Field monitoring visits with great support from the M&R UNV (5 projects visited in CHFR1, more planned)
• Information sharing at coordination meetings both at national and state levels
Plans to track progress on implementation of the cluster strategy proposed in this allocation round
• Increase/intensified field monitoring visits (50% of the projects)
• Strengthen/follow up on partner reporting
Monitoring of CHF projects from previous allocations supported key learning that has enhanced programme delivery by:
• Providing data on which major decisions have been made
• Supporting assessments that have helped in understanding the situation in some locations
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my baby has
recovered’’
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