Transcript Introduction to the UNDAC system

UNDAC Concept & Methodology
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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
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UNDAC Concept
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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
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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.
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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
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UNDAC System - Deployment
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GDACS
Virtual OSOCC,
sms, email,
Virtual OSOCC,
sms, email,
National Mobilizing Centre
UNDAC Member
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Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
National Focal Point
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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
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UNDAC Partners
IHP, APHP, AST
INSARAG
FACT
UNDSS
DHL
Microsoft
UNOSAT
Ericsson
TSF
Map-Action
Gencap
ACAPS
Regional organisations
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UNDAC Methodology
Core methodology
• Assessment
• Coordination
• Information Management
• Reporting
• Logistic and Security
• Team management
UNDAC Handbook
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UNDAC Field Handbook
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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
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UNDAC Team – Core Activities and Functions
Response
UN DSS
Preparedness
Reporting
Liaison
Info Mgt
USAR
Information
Management
Logistics
Media/
PIO
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Civil
CERF
Military
HRSU
Field Coordination
Support Section
Office for the Coordination
Coord of Humanitarian Affairs
Cluster
leads
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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.)
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UNDAC Missions since 1993 (207)
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UNDAC Membership
250+ active members: from 70 countries, 16 int’l humanitarian
organizations, + OCHA staff
Europe / Africa / Middle East
Armenia, Austria, Belgium, Benin, Burkina
Faso, Cameroon, Denmark, Estonia,
Ethiopia, Finland, France, Gambia, Germany,
Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Iceland, Ireland,
Israel, Italy, Lebanon, Liberia, Mali,
Netherlands, Niger, Norway, Portugal,
Russian Fed, Senegal, South Africa, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland, Togo, Tunisia, UAE, UK
Americas
Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba,
Dominican Rep, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Nicaragua,
Panama, Paraguay, Peru, USA, Venezuela
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Asia/Pacific
China, India, Japan, Korea,
Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines,
Singapore,
Pacific
Australia, Cook Islands, Fiji, New
Zealand, PNG, Samoa, Solomon Isl.,
Tonga
International Humanitarian & Regional Org.
CEPREDENAC, ECHO, EU-MIC, FAO, IFRC,
IOM, SINAPRED, UNDP, UNEP, UN-HABITAT,
UNHCR, UNICEF, UNOSAT, WFP, WHO, World
Bank
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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.
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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
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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,
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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.
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