Strengthening of UNHCR Technical Sections (Shelter & Settlement, Environment)

There is a high demand for technical expertise to further develope and implement projects in the field. With SDC support, the technical sections are developing tools and trainings to boost, increase and harmonize the capacity and practice of the technical staff of both UNHCR and of its implementing partners. 

Apart from the technical dimension, there is also the need to further develop political savviness, coordination skills and social dimension for the role. UNHCR works in a complex and highly political environment. Direct exposure to the humanitarian experience is paramount. 

Providing the HQ with necessary capacity to develop and put in place strong policies and quality monitoring and evaluation systems for shelter, livelihoods and domestic energy and cash transfer programmes.

Erwartete Resultate:   Improvement of essential services quality and appropriateness of mechanisms to respond best to specific situations.

Resultate von früheren Phasen:  

In the Environment sector, there is consistent progress in internal technical policy development. Operations are better supported in assessment and in management plans. The second round review and inputs to the Common Vision for the UN System-Wide Strategies on the Environment has been completed. Collaboration with the WASH sector is enhanced to develop guidance for solid waste management and rain water capture. 

In Site Planning and Camp Management, three emergency deployments to Malawi, Tunisia and Libya led to results in: a) decongesting plans, b) planned settlements, c) building assessment and costing of plans. Development of the “Master Plan” approach ensuring integrated spatial settlement planning process. The expert has been an active driver for streamlining coordination between alternatives to Camp initiatives and the “Master Plan” approach in the Division of Programme Support and Management (DPSM).

Phase 5 01.01.2017 - 31.12.2017   (Completed)