IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY 2012-2014
The Child Protection Working Group (CPWG) is the global level forum for coordination on child protection in humanitarian settings. The group brings together NGOs, UN agencies, academics and others under the shared objective of ensuring more predictable, accountable and effective child protection responses in emergencies. In the humanitarian system, the CPWG constitutes an area of responsibility within the Global Protection Cluster. http://www.cpwg.net
1. Background The Minimum for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action, also referred to here as the Minimum, were developed between January 2011 and September 2012. The process of drafting the Minimum involved over 400 individuals from 30 agencies in over 40 countries, including child protection practitioners, humanitarian actors from other sectors, academics and policy makers. The main purpose of the Minimum is to: Establish common principles amongst those working in child protection, and to strengthen coordination between them Improve the quality of child protection programming, and its impact for children Improve accountability within child protection work Further define the professional field of child protection Provide a synthesis of good practice and learning to date Enable better advocacy and communication on child protection risks, needs and responses. Given the tremendous effort that has gone into drafting these Minimum, it is important to ensure that due consideration is given to how these Minimum will be promoted globally and how they can be applied in practice to humanitarian responses. This implementation plan, therefore, serves as a road map to illustrate how the activities suggested to support the roll out of the Minimum fit together to contribute to a greater goal and how the overall process can be monitored and evaluated. 2. Goal and Objectives of the Implementation Strategy The overall goal of the Implementation Plan for the Minimum is to have improved quality, predictability and accountability of child protection responses in humanitarian situations. In order to achieve this, the overall goal has been broken down into the following three objectives. GOAL Improved quality, predictability and accountability of child protection responses in humanitarian situations OBJECTIVES 1: Humanitarian actors are aware of, and refer to, the Minimum 2: The Minimum are an integral part of humanitarian programming and the quality of child protection programming has improved to meet the Minimum 3: The Minimum are used and referred to in human resources, funding and other programme support Implementation Strategy for the Minimum for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action 3
3. Target Audience These standards are intended for use by those working on child protection or related areas of humanitarian action. This includes 1) those working directly with children, families and communities 2) planners and policy makers at Agency and Government level 3) coordinators 4) donors 5) academics and 6) those working on advocacy, media or communications. 4. Main Activities under each Objective Each of the three Objectives is broken down into suggested Activities, as is listed below. Collectively, the Activities under the Objectives contribute towards achieving the goal. objective 1: Humanitarian actors are aware of, and refer to, the Minimum 1.1. Finalise the Minimum and produce copies for dissemination 1.1.1. Translate the Minimum into French, Spanish and Arabic and other languages on demand 1.1.2. Print the Minimum and develop USB keys that contain the Minimum 1.2. Disseminate English, French and Arabic versions of Minimum 1.2.1. Identify low-cost options for storage and mailing the Minimum 1.2.2. Disseminate the Minimum to practitioners from child protection and other sectors 1.2.3. Develop a webpage on the Minimum linked to the CPWG website 1.3. Develop «launch pack» for the launch events for the Minimum 1.3.1. Develop recommended guidelines for launch events 1.3.2. Develop a press kit on the Minimum 1.4. Launch, in collaboration with Governments, the Minimum at 6 global and regional events 1.4.1. Hold official global level launch for the Minimum in Geneva 1.4.2. Hold official launch for the Minimum in Bangkok, Thailand 1.4.3. Hold official launch for the Minimum in Dakar, Senegal 1.4.4. Hold official launch for the Minimum in Nairobi, Kenya 1.4.5. Hold official launch for the Minimum in Amman, Jordan 1.4.6. Hold official launch for the Minimum in Panama 1.4.7. Update list of scheduled launch events (including national ones) and post on webpage 1.5. Launch, in collaboration with Governments, the Minimum at 15 national level events 1.5.1. Liaise with the 25 countries that have CP sub-clusters that would be able to support a national launch 1.5.2. Support countries who volunteer to hold a national event with planning the event 1.6. Develop additional promotional material for the Minimum for a variety of audiences 1.6.1. Produce a 1-page brochure on the Minimum in French, Arabic and Spanish 1.6.2. Develop 3-5 minute video about the Minimum and CPIE 1.7. Promote commitment to application of the Minimum 1.7.1. Include compliance with Minimum in letters of commitment from CPWG agencies 1.7.2. Ensure that the Minimum are circulated widely amongst IASC, CERF and CAP Secretariats 1.7.3. Ensure that the Minimum are referred to in new IASC agreed tools and processes 4 Implementation Strategy for the Minimum for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action
1.8. Target key CP events and persons in CP agencies to raise awareness about the Minimum 1.8.1. Develop a calendar of key CP events scheduled over the course of the next 12-24 months that could be targeted to raise awareness about the Minimum 1.8.2. Compile a list of Point Persons within CPWG member agencies who can take forward awareness raising on, and dissemination of the Minimum within their agencies 1.9. Target key non-cp events and humanitarian actors to raise awareness about the Minimum 1.9.1. Develop a calendar of key events related to humanitarian response scheduled over the course of the next 12-24 months that could be targeted to raise awareness (e.g. ECHO annual partners meeting, annual meetings of at least 3 other clusters, etc.) 1.9.2. Liaise with OCHA and the Emergency Resident Coordinator s Office to determine ways to raise awareness amongst the Humanitarian Coordinators and Humanitarian Country Teams 1.9.3. Brief global level Cluster Coordinators on the Minimum 1.10. Track the use and reception of the Minimum 1.10.1. Monitor and document spin-offs, training packages, etc. 1.10.2. Monitor/coordinate, document and support further translations 1.10.3. Develop and maintain feedback mechanism to identify gaps, further requirements et, for future revisions and other improvements objective 2: The Minimum are an integral part of humanitarian programming and the quality of child protection programming has improved to meet the Minimum 2.1. Provide technical assistance for humanitarian agencies implementing the Minimum 2.1.1. Make available one full time deployable child protection expert who can provide technical assistance 2.1.2. Deploy the expert at a rate of 60% to field based child protection responses (prioritising interagency requests over single agency requests) to advise and support on implementation of the MS 2.1.3. Develop a knowledge bank of tools to support implementation of the Minimum 2.2. Develop training and orientation materials on the Minimum for practitioners 2.2.1. Review existing CPIE training materials and ensure that Minimum are adequately referenced 2.2.2. Develop training materials for the which are not yet covered in the package 2.2.3. Develop an online training course on the Minimum for Child Protection actors 2.2.4. Develop a paper on how to use the Minimum at field level (contextualisation and monitoring) 2.2.5. Develop webinars for the Minimum, each webinar covering a different standard 2.3. Develop a tool to evaluate compliance of programming with the Minimum 2.3.1. Develop a tool to monitor and evaluate compliance of project proposals with the Minimum 2.3.2. Promote the compliance tool amongst CP sub-clusters in emergency contexts for use 2.3.3. CP sub-clusters use compliance tool to rate overall project proposals (similar to Gender Marker) 2.4. Develop, in collaboration with the Protection Cluster, tools to promote the Minimum for practitioners from other sectors 2.4.1. Develop 2 page documents on Standard relevant for other sectors linking with Sphere standards 2.4.2. Develop orientation sessions (online or in person) on the Minimum for other sectors 2.4.3. Identify ways, with Cluster Coordinators, to promote these tools in the different sectors and contexts 2.5. Identify donors and/or governments who could champion application of the Minimum 2.5.1. Identify 3-5 government partners who could champion the implementation of the Minimum 2.5.2. Develop talking points for sessions with donors and government representatives 2.5.3. Carry out orientation sessions with the interested donors and government representatives to discuss with them what would be possible in terms of incorporating the into their plans or strategies 2.5.4. Explore possibilities for short term secondments to support the implementation strategy Implementation Strategy for the Minimum for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action 5
2.6. Support adaptation and interpretation of the Minimum 2.6.1. Develop a child-friendly version of the standards 2.6.2. Develop a process, with required tools, to orientate community members on the Minimum 2.6.3. Develop a process, with required tools, to orientate specific target groups (e.g. religious leaders) on the Minimum 2.7. Strengthen practice in relation to specific principles and standards (The responsibility for attainment of these objectives is taken on by named lead agencies in the CPWG work plan and will be monitored by the CPWG) 2.7.1. Strengthen child protection systems: Collect, and make available, learning on strengthening child protection systems in emergencies 2.7.2. Unaccompanied and separated children: Develop and ensure coherent global guidance by the CPWG UASC Task Force on UASC programming, to field based coordination mechanisms, based on the Minimum 2.7.3. Sexual violence: Make available interagency guidance on programming on sexual violence against children to field based coordination mechanisms, based on the Minimum, in cooperation with the GBV AoR 2.7.4. Child labour: Make available interagency guidance on programming on child labour to field based coordination mechanisms, based on the Minimum 2.7.5. Child-friendly spaces: Develop, test and finalise accompanying training package to support attainment of the Minimum in CFS programmes 2.7.6. Case management: collect and analyse examples of existing case management systems in emergencies in order to assess current gaps and challenges in meeting the Minimum 2.7.7. Disaster Risk Reduction: Develop and test a conceptual framework on child protection and DRR and ensure that this is considered in subsequent versions of the Minimum objective 3: The Minimum are used, and referred to in programme support processes, such as human resource management and fundraising 3.1. Monitor and evaluate compliance of agency s policies and procedures with the Minimum 3.1.1. Develop an institutionalisation checklist for agencies to self-assess the integration of the Minimum within their agencies 3.1.2. Promote use of the institutionalisation checklist amongst all CPWG agencies 3.1.3. Support agencies to develop plans to address gaps identified 3.1.4. Follow-up with agencies at agreed times once a year to monitor progress against set objectives 3.2. Develop guidance and materials to support the institutionalisation of the Minimum 3.2.1. Develop orientation on the Minimum for induction of new staff 3.2.2. Develop guidance on how to include the Minimum in job descriptions and interviews 3.2.3. Develop guidance on how to include the Minimum into their agency websites, laptops, etc. 3.2.4. Develop guidance on how to include the Minimum in performance management of staff 3.2.5. Develop criteria for agency internal review of project funding proposals 3.3. Develop guidance to support agencies in their monitoring and evaluation work 3.3.1. Liaise with the Child Protection Monitoring and Evaluation Reference Group (CP MERG) 3.3.2. Liaise with ALNAP, OECD and other bodies that produce guidance for carrying out evaluations 3.3.3. Develop guidance for how agencies can include the Minimum in evaluations 6 Implementation Strategy for the Minimum for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action
5. Management Under the overall leadership of 2 co-chairs, an interagency Task Force will oversee implementation. They will convene quarterly via teleconference annually in a face to face meeting in connection with the CPWG annual meetings. The activities will be closely coordinated with existing Task Forces of the Child Protection Working Group, e.g. the Advocacy, Capacity Building, Assessment and Measurement, etc. This way of working has proven effective in the drafting process. 6. Timeframe Overall the Implementation Plan for the Minimum for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action covers the 24-month period from December 2012 to December 2014. 7. Monitoring and Evaluation To monitor and evaluate this implementation plan, a three pronged approach will be taken: 1. Monitoring the progress of the activities in the implementation plan; 2. Monitoring the outcomes of implementing the activities in the implementation plan; 3. Evaluating the impact the Minimum have had on the quality, predictability and accountability of child protection responses in humanitarian situations. Although data will be collected on this during the implementation period, the evaluation of impact will take place in 2015. OUTCOMES OUTCOMES INDICATORS Method of data collection Frequency of data collection Increase in awareness of, and knowledge about, the Minimum # of interagency strategies in emergency contexts that refer to the Minimum # of regional/countrybased/local launches # of people who have attended an awareness raising session e.g. a launch event or a briefing Survey of CP field level coordination mechanisms Twice per year Objective 1 Humanitarian actors are aware of, and refer to, the Minimum Increase in the access to the Minimum # of downloads of the Minimum via the webpage, per country and type of organisation # of print and USB versions of Minimum disseminated Launch track records Analysis of webpage visits Distribution track record Ensure compliance with the Minimum by CPWG members # of Letters of commitment by CPWG agencies Implementation Strategy for the Minimum for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action 7
OUTCOMES OUTCOMES INDICATORS Method of data collection Frequency of data collection Improved capacity of CP practitioners to deliver CP responses in line with best practice % of field level CP coordination mechanisms whose gap and services analysis is based on the Minimum # of CPWG member agencies who incorporate the Minimum into their humanitarian capacity building programs # of Government partners promoting the use of the Minimum Survey of CP field level coordination mechanisms Survey of agencies Objective 2 The quality of child protection programming has improved to meet the Minimum CP is mainstreamed into other sectors # of sector specific tools for CP mainstreaming # of orientation sessions held on global/regional/ country level on CP mainstreaming (based on Minimum ) Track record Increased resources for CP responses that are in line with Minimum # of donors who reference the Minimum in their funding requirements Survey of donors Improved quality in programming (in key areas) based on the Minimum # field based CP coordination mechanisms reporting improvements of quality in programming in identified areas Survey of CP field level coordination mechanisms # of agencies and field based coordination mechanisms reporting against minimum 5 standard indicators (any) Outcome of monitoring information through the accountability tool Objective 3 The Minimum are used, and referred to in programme support processes, such as human resource management and fundraising Increased capacity of agencies to monitor performance of staff in line with Minimum Increased capacity of CP agencies to provide predictable CP responses % (or #?) of agencies that report that they have incorporated the Minimum in their performance management of relevant staff % of agencies that report that they have incorporated Minimum into evaluation processes Survey of agencies Survey of agencies 8 Implementation Strategy for the Minimum for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action
To illustrate the overall impact of the implementation of the following impact indicators, extracted directly from the Minimum, will be used. Together, these highlight the longer term impact that has been achieved by carrying out the activities in this implementation plan. IMPACT IMPACT INDICATORS Method of data collection Frequency of data collection 1. Interventions to mitigate the top five dangers to girls and boys of different age are in place in all affected communities 2. Percentage of communities where child-friendly responses have been put in place for survivors of physical violence and harmful practices Improved quality, predictability and accountability of child protection responses in emergencies 3. Percentage of reported cases of children who experience sexual violence who receive an age- and gender- appropriate response 4. Percentage of targeted children involved in CP programmes reported to be showing a decrease in symptoms associated with mental disorders and psychosocial distress compared to the baseline 5. Percentage of girls and boys separated from armed forces or groups who are effectively reintegrated in their families and the community or alternatively integrated Survey of CP field level coordination mechanisms 6. Number of children involved in the Worst Forms of Child Labour who receive adequate support 7. Percentage of children registered for tracing that have been reunified and stayed with their family for more than six months 8. Percentage of children who are in contact with the police who are dealt with using child-friendly procedures End-2013, a mid-term evaluation of both the implementation of the Minimum, as well as the impact the roll out has had, will be carried out by an external body. Implementation Strategy for the Minimum for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action 9
10 Implementation Strategy for the Minimum for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action 8. Budget 2013-2014 Activity TOTAL Cost (USD) Committed or identified funding Funding still needed Objective 1: Humanitarian actors are aware of, and refer to, the Minimum 1.1. Finalise the Minimum and produce copies for dissemination 56 000 40 000 16 000 1.2. Disseminate English, French and Arabic versions of Minimum 20 000-20 000 1.3. Develop «launch pack» for the launch events for the Minimum 2 000-2 000 1.4. Launch the Minimum at 6 global and regional level events 20 000-20 000 4 000 x 5 events 1.5. Launch the Minimum at 15 national level events - - - 1.6. Develop additional promotional material for the Minimum for a variety of audience 8 000 5 000 3 000 NOTES 7 000 video 1 000 brochure 1.7. Promote commitment to application of the Minimum - - - 1.8. Target key CP events and persons in CP agencies to raise awareness about the Minimum 1.9. Target key non-cp events and humanitarian actors to raise awareness about the Minimum - - - - - - 1.10. Track the use and reception of the Minimum 10 000-10 000 Other translations Subtotal Objective 1 116 000 45 000 71 000
Activity TOTAL Cost (USD) Committed or identified funding Funding still needed NOTES Objective 2: The Minimum are are integral part of humanitarian programming and the quality of child protection programming has improved to meet the Minimum 2.1. Provide technical assistance for humanitarian agencies implementing the Minimum 2.2. Develop training and orientation materials on the Minimum for practitioners 2.3. Develop a tool to evaluate compliance of programming with the Minimum 2.4. Develop, in collaboration with the Protection Cluster, tools to promote the Minimum for practitioners from other sectors 2.5. Identify donors and/or governments who could champion application of the Minimum 100 000-100 000 1 x fulltime technical expert 15 000 15 000 - Consultancy + IT costs 10 000 10 000 - Consultancy - - - 10 000 10 000 - Travel Implementation Strategy for the Minimum for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action 11 2.6. Support adaptation and interpretation of the Minimum 11 500 11 500-2.7. Strengthen practice in relation to specific principles and standards in the MS document 210 000-210 000 Subtotal Objective 2 356 500 45 000 71 000 Activity TOTAL Cost (USD) Committed or identified funding Funding still needed Objective 3: The Minimum are used, and referred to in programme support processes, such as human resource management and fundraising 3.1. Monitor and evaluate compliance of agency s policies and procedures with the Minimum 3.2. Develop guidance and materials to support the institutionalisation of the Minimum 3.3. Develop guidance to support agencies in their monitoring and evaluation work - - - 5 000 Child friendly version 6 500 Community support 30 000 for each of the 7 elements mentioned above NOTES 40 000-40 000 Consultancy 10 000-10 000 Point 3.3.3 Subtotal Objective 3 50 000-50 000