UNITED NATIONS OFFICE FOR THE COORDINATION OF HUMANITARIAN AFFAIRS OCHA

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OCHA A Brief History of OCHA In 1991, the General Assembly adopted Resolution 46/182, to strengthen the UN’s response to complex emergencies and natural disasters. The resolution also created the position of Emergency Relief Coordinator (ERC). Resolution 46/182 created the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC), the Consolidated Appeals Process (CAP) and the Central Emergency Revolving Fund (CERF) as key tools of the ERC. In 1997/8, DHA was reorganized during an SG’s reform program and OCHA established by GAR 52/12.

The UN Emergency Relief Coordinator … Is the United Nations’ Under-Secretary General (USG) for Humanitarian Affairs, and Head of OCHAIs the United Nations’ Under-Secretary General (USG) for Humanitarian Affairs, and Head of OCHA Processes requests from Member States for emergency aidProcesses requests from Member States for emergency aid Responsible for early warning, inter-agency needs assessments and keeping the international community informedResponsible for early warning, inter-agency needs assessments and keeping the international community informed Mobilizes international emergency relief capacityMobilizes international emergency relief capacity Negotiates access to populations in need of assistanceNegotiates access to populations in need of assistance Chairs the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC)Chairs the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) Promotes the smooth transition from relief to recoveryPromotes the smooth transition from relief to recovery Manages the world-wide network of Humanitarian CoordinatorsManages the world-wide network of Humanitarian Coordinators (According to General Assembly Resolution 46/182)

OCHA OCHA currently employs 1,980 staff members in New York, Geneva and in the field, 637 Internationals, 1,328 Nationals AND 15 UNVs. OCHA's budget for 2010 is US$ 253 million 6% of which is covered by the UN Regular Budget. This budget includes the costs of 5 regional offices, 25 country offices, 3 sub-regional offices 1 liaison office, and the headquarters in NY and Geneva. OCHA Today

OCHA To mobilise and coordinate effective and principled humanitarian action in partnership with national and international humanitarian actors in order to: alleviate human suffering in disasters and emergencies advocate for the rights of people in need promote preparedness and prevention facilitate sustainable solutions OCHA Mission Statement

Under-Secretary-General & Emergency Relief Coordinator Assistant Secretary-General & Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator OCHA Organizational Diagram – January 2011 Regional, Sub-Regional & Country Offices Africa: 2 RO, 1 SRO, 1 Liaison Office, 11 country offices Asia & the Pacific: 1 RO, 1 SRO, 4 country offices Latin America & the Caribbean: 1 RO, 2 country offices Middle East: 1 RO, 1 SRO, 1 Liaison Office, 5 country offices Executive Office Administrative Office Strategic Planning Unit Director, Geneva IASC/ECHA Secretariat Spokesperson’s External Relations & Support Mobilization Branch (ERSMB) Consolidated Appeals Process Donor Relations Geographical Coordination & Monitoring Humanitarian Coordination Support Brussels Liaison Office Humanitarian Leadership Strengthening Emergency Services Branch (ESB) Civil-Military Coordination Environmental Emergencies Preparedness Support Emergency Relief Coordination Centre Field Coordination Support Logistics Support Surge Capacity Director, New York External Relations & Partnerships Funding Coordination Human Security Coordination & Response Division (CRD) Geographical Sections Early Warning and Contingency Planning Policy Development & Studies Branch (PDSB) Evaluation & Guidance Intergovernmental Support Policy Planning & Analysis Protection & Displacement Other PDSB entities: Assessment and Classification in Emergencies Project Gender Advisory Team Communications & Information Services Branch (CISB) Communications Services Information Technology Integrated Regional Information Networks (IRIN) ReliefWeb Technical Coordination & Partnerships Information Services CERF Secretariat

OCHA The Disaster Risk Management Cycle and The Disaster Relief Cycle

PREVENTION/ MITIGATION RESPONSE RECOVERY PREPAREDNESSRECONSTRUCTI ON DISAST ER Disaster Risk Management Cycle

Appeals & Requests for Assistance Outstanding Requirements Needs Assessment Identify Needs and Available Capabilities & Resources Needs Analysis Basic Needs Available Resources Outstanding Requirements Relief / Donor Action Aid / Resource Delivery INFORMAT ION SHARING NEEDS DISAS TER The Disaster Relief Cycle

OCHAHumanitarianCoordination at the Strategic/Global Level Strategic/Global Level

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OCHA WFP UNHCR UNICEF FAO UNFPA WHO ICRC IFRC InterAction SCHR ICVA IOM OHCHR World Bank UNDP DPA DPKO Chaired by USG OCHA DONORS GOVERNMENTS BENEFICIARIES UN Secretariat Red Cross Movement N G Os Executive Committee for Humanitarian Affairs [ECHA] LOCAL AUTHORITIES Humanitarian-Political-Military Coordination Humanitarian Coordination Chaired by ERC Inter-Agency Standing Committee [IASC] CIVIL SOCIETY Strategic/Global Humanitarian Coordination DSS

The IASC and the Cluster Approach

reform HUMANITARIAN 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 Predictability & Accountability

PILLAR 3 CLUSTER APPROACH Adequate capacity and predictable leadership in all sectors reform HUMANITARIAN

Responsibilities of Global Cluster Leads NormativeNormative -Standard setting and consolidation of ‘best practice’ Build response capacityBuild response capacity -Training and system development at local, regional and international levels -Surge capacity and standby rosters -Material stockpiles Operational SupportOperational Support Emergency preparednessEmergency preparedness Advocacy and resource mobilizationAdvocacy and resource mobilization reform HUMANITARIAN

 Predictability, Accountability and Partnership in all response sectors;  Better support to national-led response efforts;  Common standards and tools. THE CLUSTER APPROACH OCHA

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