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Redefining Opportunities in Humanitarian Tech in Ethiopia through an immersive internship program

iMMAP — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 10:39:37 +0000

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Ethiopia is determined to bridge this divide in the country grappling with a high rate in school dropout, particularly prevalent among young women who often face societal pressures. “},{“component”:”hc_space”,”id”:”qxbRX”,”css_classes”:””,”custom_css_classes”:””,”custom_css_styles”:””,”size”:””,”height”:””},{“component”:”hc_column”,”id”:”column_hiXcx”,”column_width”:”col-md-6″,”animation”:””,”animation_time”:””,”timeline_animation”:””,”timeline_delay”:””,”timeline_order”:””,”css_classes”:””,”custom_css_classes”:””,”custom_css_styles”:””,”main_content”:[{“component”:”hc_image”,”id”:”6qZ7S”,”css_classes”:”col-center text-center “,”custom_css_classes”:””,”custom_css_styles”:””,”image”:”https://immap.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/ethiopia-internship-humanitarian-immap.jpg|720|938|100031974″,”alt”:””,”thumb_size”:”hd”},{“component”:”hc_wp_editor”,”id”:”r5X1B”,”css_classes”:””,”custom_css_classes”:””,”custom_css_styles”:””,”editor_content”:”Masters of Science in Remote sensing and Geoinformatics, School of Earth Sciences, Addis Ababa University, Masresha Anwar and Tsion Taye, attend iMMAP Inc. 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Women are extremely underrepresented in the within Ethiopia’s humanitarian sector, even more so in the IM domain. “},{“component”:”hc_space”,”id”:”5NJ33″,”css_classes”:””,”custom_css_classes”:””,”custom_css_styles”:””,”size”:”m”,”height”:””},{“component”:”hc_quote”,”id”:”KJ6JA”,”css_classes”:””,”custom_css_classes”:””,”custom_css_styles”:””,”text”:”“Women in IM sector is few in Ethiopia. We’re very happy to shortlist two recent graduates in Remote Sensing and GIS from the Addis Ababa University to join iMMAP Ethiopia as interns””,”style”:””,”author”:”Nuredin Abdella Mahemmud, iMMAP Inc. 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With a commitment to provide practical experience, the program equips interns with the necessary skills to contribute meaningfully to the field of humanitarian tech. \n\nUnder the supervision of the Head of the Humanitarian Information Support Team (HIST), interns are actively engaged in data collection, analysis, visualization, and the development of IM tools and databases. At the end of the program, interns will be equipped with practical skills, foster their professional growth, and opens doors to career opportunities in STEM and the humanitarian sector. \n\nIn the context of promoting gender equality and inclusivity in the field of Humanitarian IM, Gashaw Bekele Mekuria, iMMAP Inc. ‘s Senior IM Officer and Head of HIST, underscores the crucial significance of increasing the representation of women. Recognizing the prevailing gender disparity within the profession, he highlights the United Nations’ commitment to bridging the gender gap and achieving a balanced workforce where women contribute equally alongside their male counterparts. “},{“component”:”hc_space”,”id”:”CIB04″,”css_classes”:””,”custom_css_classes”:””,”custom_css_styles”:””,”size”:””,”height”:””},{“component”:”hc_quote”,”id”:”QITZv”,”css_classes”:””,”custom_css_classes”:””,”custom_css_styles”:””,”text”:”“Women’s contribution is scarce to nil in the IM domain in the country. iMMAP Inc. Ethiopia, therefore, wants to support women involvement and increase their participation in this field.” “,”style”:””,”author”:”Gashaw Bekele Mekuria, Head of HIST and Senior IMO at iMMAP Inc. 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Expressing her excitement, she joined the HIST project at iMMAP Inc., emphasizing the valuable immersive opportunity working with data and conducting analysis. “},{“component”:”hc_space”,”id”:”EJXsy”,”css_classes”:””,”custom_css_classes”:””,”custom_css_styles”:””,”size”:””,”height”:””},{“component”:”hc_column”,”id”:”column_l86qK”,”column_width”:”col-md-6″,”animation”:””,”animation_time”:””,”timeline_animation”:””,”timeline_delay”:””,”timeline_order”:””,”css_classes”:””,”custom_css_classes”:””,”custom_css_styles”:””,”main_content”:[{“component”:”hc_quote”,”id”:”OqfU6″,”css_classes”:””,”custom_css_classes”:””,”custom_css_styles”:””,”text”:”“This internship allows me to interact with different types of data and analytical methodologies. 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Supporting the Disaster Risk Management Bureau of Ethiopia’s Somali Region Through Information Management Capacity

iMMAP — Fri, 28 May 2021 08:16:42 +0000

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iMMAP Standby Partnership Report

iMMAP — Tue, 11 May 2021 07:41:04 +0000

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Mozambique (WHO/Nieuwenhof)

“},{“component”:”hc_space”,”id”:”aLK8D”,”css_classes”:””,”custom_css_classes”:””,”custom_css_styles”:””,”size”:”l”,”height”:””},{“component”:”hc_column”,”id”:”column_gYAYJ”,”column_width”:”col-md-6″,”animation”:””,”animation_time”:””,”timeline_animation”:””,”timeline_delay”:””,”timeline_order”:””,”css_classes”:””,”custom_css_classes”:””,”custom_css_styles”:””,”main_content”:[{“component”:”hc_pt_post_informations”,”id”:”Ssbs9″,”css_classes”:””,”custom_css_classes”:””,”custom_css_styles”:””,”post_type_slug”:””,”position”:”left”,”date”:true,”categories”:true,”author”:true,”share”:false}]},{“component”:”hc_column”,”id”:”column_oQzIu”,”column_width”:”col-md-6″,”animation”:””,”animation_time”:””,”timeline_animation”:””,”timeline_delay”:””,”timeline_order”:””,”css_classes”:””,”custom_css_classes”:””,”custom_css_styles”:””,”main_content”:[{“component”:”hc_social_share_buttons”,”id”:”8SzlX”,”css_classes”:””,”custom_css_classes”:””,”custom_css_styles”:””,”type”:”circle_tt”,”position”:”right”,”link_type”:”share”,”text”:”Share”,”social_colors”:false,”fb”:true,”fb_link”:””,”tw”:true,”tw_link”:””,”g+”:true,”g+_link”:””,”li”:true,”li_link”:””}]},{“component”:”hc_space”,”id”:”GGB2F”,”css_classes”:””,”custom_css_classes”:””,”custom_css_styles”:””,”size”:”l”,”height”:””},{“component”:”hc_text_block”,”id”:”gzyT1″,”css_classes”:””,”custom_css_classes”:””,”custom_css_styles”:””,”content”:”In times of emergency, one of the challenges responders face is a lack of reliable, vetted data on which to base decisions. This lack of accurate data can have a direct impact on the lives and livelihoods of beneficiaries as it affects the correct allocation and delivery of scarce financial and material resources, impeding the development of a clear common operating picture, and impacting the formulation of effective response strategy and policy.\n\nTo ensure professional management of humanitarian data, highly skilled information management officers (IMOs) are called upon to improve the quality, timeliness, use, and sharing of critical humanitarian response data. Over the years, iMMAP has provided surge support personnel through the Standby Partnership to facilitate the response to multiple natural and human-caused disasters.”},{“component”:”hc_space”,”id”:”yHXcB”,”css_classes”:””,”custom_css_classes”:””,”custom_css_styles”:””,”size”:”l”,”height”:””},{“component”:”hc_button”,”id”:”5ZtkF”,”css_classes”:””,”custom_css_classes”:””,”custom_css_styles”:””,”icon”:””,”style”:”circle”,”size”:””,”position”:”center”,”animation”:true,”text”:”VISIT iMMAP STANDBY PARTNERSHIP REPORT”,”link_type”:”classic”,”lightbox_animation”:””,”caption”:””,”inner_caption”:false,”new_window”:true,”link”:”https://immap.org/sbp/”,”link_content”:[],”lightbox_size”:””,”scrollbox”:false}]}],”section_settings”:””},”scripts”:{“lightbox”:”jquery.magnific-popup.min.js”,”toolstip”:”bootstrap/js/bootstrap.popover.min.js”},”css”:{“lightbox”:”scripts/magnific-popup.css”},”css_page”:””,”template_setting”:{“settings”:{“id”:”settings”}},”template_setting_top”:{},”page_setting”:{“settings”:[“lock-mode-on”]},”post_type_setting”:{“settings”:{“image”:”https://immap.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/SBP_banner3-1-1024×683.png|800|1200|100023311″,”excerpt”:””,”extra_1″:””,”extra_2″:””,”icon”:{“icon”:””,”icon_style”:””,”icon_image”:””}}}}

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Supporting the National Emergency Coordination Center in Ethiopia through Information Management

iMMAP — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 06:04:28 +0000

{“main-title”:{“component”:”hc_title”,”id”:”main-title”,”subtitle”:”iMMAP has been providing support to National Emergency Coordination Center (NECC) in the coordination of non-health related COVID-19 intervention activities for the reception centers across the country receiving returning migrants”,”title_content”:{“component”:”hc_title_base”,”id”:”title-base”,”image”:””,”breadcrumbs”:true,”white”:true},”title”:”Supporting the National Emergency Coordination Center in Ethiopia through Information Management”},”section_5ZtkF”:{“component”:”hc_section”,”id”:”section_5ZtkF”,”section_width”:””,”animation”:””,”animation_time”:””,”timeline_animation”:””,”timeline_delay”:””,”timeline_order”:””,”vertical_row”:””,”box_middle”:””,”css_classes”:””,”custom_css_classes”:””,”custom_css_styles”:””,”section_content”:[{“component”:”hc_column”,”id”:”column_xnfVr”,”column_width”:”col-md-9″,”animation”:””,”animation_time”:””,”timeline_animation”:””,”timeline_delay”:””,”timeline_order”:””,”css_classes”:”col-center “,”custom_css_classes”:””,”custom_css_styles”:””,”main_content”:[{“component”:”hc_wp_editor”,”id”:”I2lU7″,”css_classes”:””,”custom_css_classes”:””,”custom_css_styles”:””,”editor_content”:”The NECC was activated in March 2020 to coordinate the non-health multi-sectoral response to COVID-19 in the country. Located within the National Risk Disaster Management Commission (NDRMC), NECC is composed of disaster and early waring leads and experts from NDRMC, relevant line ministries and clusters as well as technical experts from different agencies. Since its activation, iMMAP provides information management support to NECC as part of the Planning Section Unit through its qualified information management officer (IMO) seconded to OCHA.”},{“component”:”hc_space”,”id”:”bHYyu”,”css_classes”:””,”custom_css_classes”:””,”custom_css_styles”:””,”size”:”xs”,”height”:””},{“component”:”hc_image_box”,”id”:”OzxD9″,”css_classes”:””,”custom_css_classes”:””,”custom_css_styles”:””,”image”:”https://immap.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/operation-and-planning-section-at-NECC.jpg|700|934|100020373″,”link_type”:”classic”,”lightbox_animation”:””,”caption”:””,”inner_caption”:false,”new_window”:false,”link”:””,”link_content”:[],”lightbox_size”:””,”scrollbox”:false,”icon”:””,”style”:””,”icon_position”:””,”image_animation”:””,”icon_animation”:””,”thumb_size”:”large”,”icon_hidden”:true,”img_box_inner_caption”:true,”caption_img_box”:””,”alt”:””},{“component”:”hc_wp_editor”,”id”:”PDBhD”,”css_classes”:””,”custom_css_classes”:””,”custom_css_styles”:””,”editor_content”:”

Members of the Operation and Planning sections at NECC

Supporting the organization and development of NECC weekly briefing with partners

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Supporting the daily NECC briefings and circulating information to NECC members and relevant partners

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Supporting the NECC documentation system

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Supporting the development and design of the NECC lessons learned document

\nWhile the IMO has been supporting NDRMC in various coordination efforts prior to the emergence of COVID-19 in Ethiopia and the establishment of NECC, his skills and experience has been instrumental in NECC operations as well.”},{“component”:”hc_quote”,”id”:”7jdal”,”css_classes”:””,”custom_css_classes”:””,”custom_css_styles”:””,”text”:”There is an amazing and dedicated team at NECC, being able to be part of the team and contribute brings me great personal and professional satisfaction.”,”style”:””,”author”:”Yewondwossen Assefa iMMAP- IMO at NECC”},{“component”:”hc_wp_editor”,”id”:”HU32V”,”css_classes”:””,”custom_css_classes”:””,”custom_css_styles”:””,”editor_content”:”One of the mandates of NECC is to coordinate the response to return migrants to Ethiopia. Since April 2020, more than 28,000 returnees arrived from the Middle East and neighbouring countries (Sudan, South Sudan, Kenya, Somalia, Djibouti and Eritrea). Approximately 1,500 return migrants are arriving every week. NECC plays an essential role in coordinating the support at quarantine centres (QCs) and points of entry (POEs) in Ethiopia for the reception of migrants.\n\nIn the month of June 2020, NECC organised a multi-cluster assessment to identify the needs and gaps at QCs and POEs in the country. This assessment covered 18 QCs and 12 POEs in seven regions aiming to observe the current situation, identify gaps in services provided and recommend solutions to facilitate multi-sectoral preparedness and response.”},{“component”:”hc_image_box”,”id”:”OJBkH”,”css_classes”:””,”custom_css_classes”:””,”custom_css_styles”:””,”image”:”https://immap.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/NECC-Points-of-Entry-and-Quarantine-Centers.jpg|712|920|100020380″,”link_type”:”classic”,”lightbox_animation”:””,”caption”:””,”inner_caption”:false,”new_window”:false,”link”:””,”link_content”:[],”lightbox_size”:””,”scrollbox”:false,”icon”:””,”style”:””,”icon_position”:””,”image_animation”:””,”icon_animation”:””,”thumb_size”:”large”,”icon_hidden”:true,”img_box_inner_caption”:true,”caption_img_box”:””,”alt”:””},{“component”:”hc_wp_editor”,”id”:”lacHu”,”css_classes”:””,”custom_css_classes”:””,”custom_css_styles”:””,”editor_content”:”

NECC Points of Entry and Quarantine Centers – Joint Assessment June 2020

“},{“component”:”hc_space”,”id”:”EvaXb”,”css_classes”:””,”custom_css_classes”:””,”custom_css_styles”:””,”size”:”m”,”height”:””},{“component”:”hc_wp_editor”,”id”:”CmOYL”,”css_classes”:””,”custom_css_classes”:””,”custom_css_styles”:””,”editor_content”:”The support of iMMAP was critical in the full cycle of the assessment, which includes the development of the assessment checklist and compiling electronic submissions of assessment data. This information collected from the assessment was later analyzed for the preparation of the final report.”},{“component”:”hc_quote”,”id”:”2HqYH”,”css_classes”:””,”custom_css_classes”:””,”custom_css_styles”:””,”text”:”Here at NECC, we coordinate not only the support to the COVID-19 response but also the different hazards in the country. iMMAP/OCHA, through Yewondwossen, provides great support in data management, data analysis, mapping, and discussion points at the strategic meeting. This support is very important for the implementation of NDRMC roles and responsibility to coordinate and lead the multi-sectoral response with government partners, UN agencies and NGOs.”,”style”:””,”author”:”Mr. Negye Hailu, NECC Planning Chief/NDRMC”},{“component”:”hc_wp_editor”,”id”:”IMfmb”,”css_classes”:””,”custom_css_classes”:””,”custom_css_styles”:””,”editor_content”:”This support to NECC has also been important for the overall humanitarian coordination especially for humanitarian clusters and organizations coordinating the non-health COVID-19 response. The assessment report has allowed partners to identify cluster-wide critical needs and gaps at QCs and POEs which in turn has been instrumental in targeting response activities for return migrants.\n\nThese sentiments are echoed by the NECC Operation Section Chief, Mr Nesibu Yasin:”},{“component”:”hc_quote”,”id”:”h2hN3″,”css_classes”:””,”custom_css_classes”:””,”custom_css_styles”:””,”text”:”Really, it is a first-time experience for me to be a part of a high-level emergency management team working at a national level which requires coordinating all government organizations, UN agencies and NGOs. In the process of multi-sectoral response coordination, having a well-integrated information management system is crucial, which is what we have through the iMMAP specialist. It is very important to us to have the internal capacity to properly analyse the data to support a coordinated response and improve decision making.”,”style”:””,”author”:””}]}],”section_settings”:””},”scripts”:{“lightbox”:”jquery.magnific-popup.min.js”,”toolstip”:”bootstrap/js/bootstrap.popover.min.js”},”css”:{“lightbox”:”scripts/magnific-popup.css”},”css_page”:””,”template_setting”:{“settings”:{“id”:”settings”}},”template_setting_top”:{},”page_setting”:{“settings”:[“lock-mode-on”]},”post_type_setting”:{“settings”:{“image”:”https://immap.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/operation-and-planning-section-at-NECC.jpg|700|934|100020373″,”excerpt”:””,”extra_1″:””,”extra_2″:””,”icon”:{“icon”:””,”icon_style”:””,”icon_image”:””}}}}

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Strengthening Health Response Coordination in Ethiopia

iMMAP — Tue, 23 Jun 2020 15:34:09 +0000

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Bolstering the COVID-19 Response with Information Management Services

iMMAP — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 15:47:49 +0000

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Raising the Information Management Capacity of the Shelter/NFI Cluster Partners in Ethiopia

iMMAP — Thu, 12 Mar 2020 12:51:37 +0000

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Improving Humanitarian Coordination by Training Health Cluster Partners in Ethiopia

iMMAP — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 16:12:00 +0000

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The training aimed to provide humanitarian responders with the necessary skills to leverage and optimize information management practices to effectively support the humanitarian response. \n\nThe training, facilitated by the Ethiopia Health Cluster in collaboration with the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA), was successfully implemented on the 12th of February, and it trained 12 humanitarian responders representing 10 different organizations. Proving iMMAP’s commitment to raising local capabilities to improve the humanitarian response, 30% of the participants were representing national NGOs. All the other participants represented international NGOs and UN agencies coordinating in the Heath Cluster.”},{“component”:”hc_space”,”id”:”SlGSk”,”css_classes”:””,”custom_css_classes”:””,”custom_css_styles”:””,”size”:”l”,”height”:””},{“component”:”hc_image”,”id”:”rVl0U”,”css_classes”:”col-center text-center “,”custom_css_classes”:””,”custom_css_styles”:”width : 100%”,”image”:”https://immap.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/image1.jpeg|384|625|100016289″,”alt”:””,”thumb_size”:”large”},{“component”:”hc_text_block”,”id”:”9T1SS”,”css_classes”:”text-center “,”custom_css_classes”:””,”custom_css_styles”:””,”content”:”Training participants“},{“component”:”hc_space”,”id”:”OGiRW”,”css_classes”:””,”custom_css_classes”:””,”custom_css_styles”:””,”size”:”m”,”height”:””},{“component”:”hc_text_block”,”id”:”cN5Ll”,”css_classes”:””,”custom_css_classes”:””,”custom_css_styles”:””,”content”:”The training involved interactive sessions delivered through presentations, technical demonstrations, individual and group discussions and presentations. At the end of the session, the IM team also conducted an evaluation of the training to assess the level of satisfaction of the training from the participants. The results of the evaluation strongly agree on the overall satisfaction with the facilitation, quality, and methodology of the training approach, as well as satisfaction with the new, practical and functional skills learned. \n\nThese technical training sessions conducted by iMMAP support a robust and efficient humanitarian response by improving the quality of information collected within the cluster, to effectively monitor the ongoing operations and improve coordination by familiarizing partner data managers with cluster reporting tools, minimum reporting requirements for coordination, information sharing and feedback mechanisms within the cluster.\n”}]}],”section_settings”:””},”scripts”:{“toolstip”:”bootstrap/js/bootstrap.popover.min.js”},”css”:{},”css_page”:””,”template_setting”:{“settings”:{“id”:”settings”}},”template_setting_top”:{},”page_setting”:{“settings”:[“lock-mode-on”]},”post_type_setting”:{“settings”:{“image”:”https://immap.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Featured-image.jpg|427|640|100016306″,”excerpt”:””,”extra_1″:””,”extra_2″:””,”icon”:{“icon”:””,”icon_style”:””,”icon_image”:””}}}}

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iMMAP Ethiopia Contributes to the Humanitarian Needs Overview 2020

iMMAP — Wed, 15 Jan 2020 16:20:16 +0000

{“main-title”:{“component”:”hc_title”,”id”:”main-title”,”subtitle”:”iMMAP is playing a crucial role in the Humanitarian Needs Overview and Humanitarian Response Plan by collecting, analyzing and reporting data that help set the goals and evaluate the achievements of the humanitarian clusters.”,”title_content”:{“component”:”hc_title_base”,”id”:”title-base”,”image”:””,”breadcrumbs”:true,”white”:true},”title”:”iMMAP Ethiopia Contributes to the Humanitarian Needs Overview 2020″},”section_5ZtkF”:{“component”:”hc_section”,”id”:”section_5ZtkF”,”section_width”:””,”animation”:””,”animation_time”:””,”timeline_animation”:””,”timeline_delay”:””,”timeline_order”:””,”vertical_row”:””,”box_middle”:””,”css_classes”:””,”custom_css_classes”:””,”custom_css_styles”:””,”section_content”:[{“component”:”hc_column”,”id”:”column_xnfVr”,”column_width”:”col-md-9″,”animation”:””,”animation_time”:””,”timeline_animation”:””,”timeline_delay”:””,”timeline_order”:””,”css_classes”:”col-center “,”custom_css_classes”:””,”custom_css_styles”:””,”main_content”:[{“component”:”hc_title_tag”,”id”:”Q2BqZ”,”css_classes”:”text-color text-bold “,”custom_css_classes”:””,”custom_css_styles”:””,”text”:””,”tag”:”h2″},{“component”:”hc_image_box”,”id”:”yPui8″,”css_classes”:”col-center text-center “,”custom_css_classes”:””,”custom_css_styles”:”width : 100%”,”image”:”https://immap.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Screenshot-2020-01-15-at-17.00.07-1.png|844|600|100015534″,”link_type”:”classic”,”lightbox_animation”:””,”caption”:””,”inner_caption”:false,”new_window”:false,”link”:””,”link_content”:[],”lightbox_size”:””,”scrollbox”:false,”icon”:””,”style”:””,”icon_position”:””,”image_animation”:””,”icon_animation”:””,”thumb_size”:”large”,”icon_hidden”:true,”img_box_inner_caption”:true,”caption_img_box”:””,”alt”:””},{“component”:”hc_text_block”,”id”:”gakjW”,”css_classes”:”text-center “,”custom_css_classes”:””,”custom_css_styles”:””,”content”:”2020 Humanitarian Needs Overview Ethiopia front cover. 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In collaboration with cluster coordinators and partners, our IMOs have contributed to the following activities:\n\n•\tIdentifying the most important indicators that can be used in each of the humanitarian clusters to evaluate the severity of the crisis and the needs of the population \n\n•\tCollecting, analyzing and sharing data on these indicators as well as conducting qualitative analysis on the cluster needs\n\n•\tIdentifying all inter-cluster indicators\n\n•\tParticipating and contributing to the HNO validation workshop in all respective clusters\n\n•\tConducting People in Need (PiN) calculation to support clusters\n\n•\tDrafting the cluster HNO narratives\n\n”},{“component”:”hc_space”,”id”:”ivTE0″,”css_classes”:””,”custom_css_classes”:””,”custom_css_styles”:””,”size”:”m”,”height”:””},{“component”:”hc_image_box”,”id”:”AHtaz”,”css_classes”:””,”custom_css_classes”:””,”custom_css_styles”:””,”image”:”https://immap.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Screenshot-2020-01-15-at-16.47.36-1024×798.png|839|1076|100015512″,”link_type”:”classic”,”lightbox_animation”:””,”caption”:””,”inner_caption”:false,”new_window”:false,”link”:””,”link_content”:[],”lightbox_size”:””,”scrollbox”:false,”icon”:””,”style”:””,”icon_position”:””,”image_animation”:””,”icon_animation”:””,”thumb_size”:”large”,”icon_hidden”:true,”img_box_inner_caption”:true,”caption_img_box”:””,”alt”:””},{“component”:”hc_text_block”,”id”:”J8qry”,”css_classes”:”text-center “,”custom_css_classes”:””,”custom_css_styles”:””,”content”:”iMMAP presence at one HNO meeting“},{“component”:”hc_space”,”id”:”FuKkA”,”css_classes”:””,”custom_css_classes”:””,”custom_css_styles”:””,”size”:”m”,”height”:””},{“component”:”hc_text_block”,”id”:”yuvCc”,”css_classes”:””,”custom_css_classes”:””,”custom_css_styles”:””,”content”:”The Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP) that follows the HNO, identifies the number of people that will be targeted in 2020, the activities that clusters partners are planning to carry, and the cost associated with the response.\n\nAs with the HNO, IMMAP IMOs played an important role in the HRP process by:\n\n•\tIdentifying and calculating the most vulnerable people for targeting\n\n•\tEstablishing the indicators that will be used to monitor the response in 2020\n\n•\tParticipating in drafting the cluster HRP narratives\n\n”},{“component”:”hc_space”,”id”:”jNEso”,”css_classes”:””,”custom_css_classes”:””,”custom_css_styles”:””,”size”:”m”,”height”:””},{“component”:”hc_text_block”,”id”:”Yhiw7″,”css_classes”:””,”custom_css_classes”:””,”custom_css_styles”:””,”content”:”Funded by USAID, iMMAP is providing essential support to the humanitarian clusters to accomplish the HNO/HRP process. 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iMMAP Provides a Harmonized Monitoring Tool and Training to the Ethiopia Protection Cluster to Improve the Response

iMMAP — Wed, 11 Dec 2019 12:05:03 +0000

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Since then, the protection cluster has made remarkable achievements and progress on information management functions. Now, for the first time in the cluster, iMMAP information management officers (IMOs) have developed a harmonized and simplified 5Ws (who’s doing what, where, when and for whom) response monitoring tool, establishing an effective information collection system that will support the cluster coordination. \n\nThe IMOs systematically collect, collate and analyze protection data to produce various information management (IM) products, such as operational presence maps, site management support and a cluster dashboard showing progress against the Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP), among others. 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