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2. 2Introduction I NTRODUCTION O BJECTIVES Opening Remarks Training purpose and expectations Ground Rules Schedule  Group work, daily evaluation, night assignments Guidelines

3. P URPOSE : A CADRE OF PERSONNEL CAPABLE OF BEING DEPLOYED IN FIELD ENVIRONMENTS AS FOOD SECURITY CLUSTER COORDINATORS OR INFORMATION MANAGEMENT OFFICERS. 3Introduction

4. 4 T HE FSC C ORE C OMPETENCIES - A TOR Introduction What does the FSC do? 1.Ensure predictable and accountable leadership 2.Represent the food security community in the different country level fora 3.Support coordination in assessment planning and response, strategy 4.Develop benchmarks and indicators 5.Advocacy for entire food security community, not just specific partners 6.Strengthen national/local systems 7.Ensure quality of response, promotion of appropriate standards and delivery of services 8.Ensure shared understanding of early recovery 9.Learn and build upon best practices 10.Ensure partnership and inclusiveness Actions Coordinated Guidance for Coordination

5. T HE IMO To be able to: support the FSCC by supporting the cluster with the data, information to make programmatic decisions. liaise, communicate with many different actors and agencies; act as a ‘bridge’ between FS decision makers and technical IM staff. present information in a way that is easily understood by the cluster members. 5Introduction

6. 6 I NTRODUCTION S CHEDULE Day 1 General Humanitarian Knowldge Food Security Cluster Presentation Skills National Context and Existing Structures Day 2 Assessment and Analysis Cross-Cutting Concerns Food Security Strategies Programmatic Response Day 3 Advocacy and Resource Mobilization Negotiation & Meeting Management General IM Achieving Coordination Day 4 Leading Teams (CC) IM Tools and Skills (IMO) CC Roles and Challenges (CC) IM CAP Training (IMO) IM Challenges (IMO) Open Discussion / Conclusion

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