2007 Resident Coordinator Annual Report

RCAR 2008 - Syrian Arab Republic

KEY RESULTS AREA		Expected Outputs	Perf. Indicators	Funds required/spent at Year End								Target Date
2007 Workplan
				SRC		UNCCF		UN Agencies		Other		Target Date
				Req	Spt	Req	Spt	Req	Spt	Req	Spt	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4
Coordination for Results (WORKPLAN09)
UNCT Contribution to the National Development Plan/Poverty Reduction Strategy/MD and MDGs plan	UN support to formulation/implementation of relevant national strategies or plans e.g. JAS/NDP/PRSP
	UN plan to support the implementation of the Millennium Declaration, including scaling up MDG initiatives *	• A joint UN project on scaling up the achievement of the MDGs in the North-East Region, with UNDP as a lead agency, is developed, including review of the possibility of establishing a joint UN field sub-office • Joint UN support is provided for the drafting and issuance of the 3rd National MDG Report (previous were 2003, 2005), with UNDP as a lead agency	• Project document finalized • The 3rd National MDG Report is drafted with technical support and input from the UNCT, and a launching workshp is held	$15,000.00		$0.00		$0.00		$0.00					30/11/2009
	UN support to capacity development strategies
	UN assistance to national authorities for the preparation of the national report on the implementation of the Brussels Programme of Action of LDCs ⁴ *	N/A		$0.00		$0.00		$0.00		$0.00
	Formulation/implementation of a transition plan or strategy ⁵
	Other
Aid Coordination / Management / Paris Declaration	Planned efforts to making use of national systems in the areas such as programme/project reporting, PRS/sectoral monitoring and evaluation systems, annual PRS/sectoral performance reviews, national procurement systems, etc	• Within the framework of UNDP’s project on Aid coordination: o Provide technical and logistical support to the State Planning Commission (SPC) in organizing Donor Coordination meetings in 2009 o Finalize database on aid coordination, housed within SPC o Conduct capacity assessment and implement capacity development for SPC and relevant national stakeholders on donor coordination and aid effectiveness	o Donor Coordination meetings are held o Database on aid coordination is finalized o Capacity assessment and and development are conducted	$10,000.00		$0.00		$0.00		$0.00				30/06/2009
	UN support to aid coordination/management
	Other
UNDAF/Common Programming	Efforts to align UN programme cycle with national development cycle *	• UNCT Work-Planning retreat held to review UNCT working plans/programmes for 2009 in view of developing a common vision, prepare for the UNDAF MTR, and optimize potential aspects of “Delivering as One” in the case of UNCT Syria • UNCT team-building retreat held, in view of maximizing coordination and common programming • UNDAF Midterm Review conducted, with the close involvement of Government partners, and in parallel with the review of the National 10th Year Plan, to ensure alignment and complementarily	• UNCT Work-Planning retreat held • UNCT team-building retreat held • UNDAF Midterm Review conducted	$30,000.00		$0.00		$0.00		$0.00		18/03/2009	30/05/2009		15/11/2009
	Preparation of CCA/UNDAF
	Implementation of UNDAF M&E framework *	• An interagency monitoring and evaluation working group is established and trained, and M&E calendar reviewed, based on the UNDAF midterm Review	• Group is established and trained, and M&E calendar reviewed	$5,000.00		$0.00		$0.00		$0.00					30/11/2009
	UNDAF Annual Review/ UNDAF Evaluation
	Other
	Progress towards UNDAF outcomes (drawing from your UNDAF Annual Review)
Joint Programmes⁶	Preparation/ implementation of new Joint Programmes *	• Potential joint programs with maximum impact are identified, based on the UNDAF Midterm Review	• Potential joint programs with maximum impact are identified	$5,000.00		$0.00		$0.00		$0.00					15/12/2009
	M&E of Joint Programmes
	Other
HACT	Plan for the roll-out/implementation ⁷ of HACT in the country *	• A draft MoU is reached with the national government for HACT implementation, Based on the UNDP project on Aid Coordination • Macro-assessment is conducted, based on a desk review of available assessments	• A draft MoU is reached • Macro-assessment is conducted	$3,000.00		$0.00		$0.00		$0.00				30/08/2009
	Strengthening national systems/capacities through HACT
	Other
Gender Equality	UN support to incorporation of gender equality in national planning processes (such as National Development Strategies; PRSPs; SWAPs; Joint Assistance Strategies, etc.)
	Capacity development for Gender theme groups to support UNCT to respond to national priorities for gender equality.
	Other
HIV/AIDS	Establishment of Joint UN Team on AIDS and implementation of joint programme of support on AIDS *	Already exists		$0.00		$0.00		$0.00		$0.00
	UN support to the national response to AIDS through strengthening the Three Ones *	• The process of designing the HIV/AIDS NSP is launched, on the basis of the findings and recommendations of the SARA • HIV/AIDS proposals for GFATM Round 9 are finalize and submitted • National M&E system is strengthened	• The process of designing the HIV/AIDS NSP is launched • HIV/AIDS proposals for GFATM Round 9 are finalize and submitted • National M&E system is strengthened	$6,000.00		$0.00		$0.00		$0.00
	HIV/AIDS in the Workplace *	Awareness campaign for UN staff on HIV/AIDS held, including all UN agencies in the country	Awareness campaign for UN staff held	$1,000.00		$0.00		$0.00		$0.00
	Other
Human Rights	Application of Human Right Based Approach	• UNCT is trained on Human-Rights-based planning • National counterparts are trained of Human Rights Based Approach according to their needs • Visit is organized and facilitated for the Field Mission of the Special Committee to Investigate Israeli Practices Affecting the Human Rights of Palestinian People and Arabs of the Occupied Territories.	• UNCT is trained on Human-Rights-based planning • National counterparts are trained on Human Rights Based Approach • Visit is organized and facilitated for the Special Committee to Investigate Israeli Practices Affecting the Human Rights of Palestinian People and Arabs of the Occupied Territories	$10,000.00		$0.00		$0.00		$0.00				30/08/2009
	Strengthening the capacity of UNCTs to support national human rights protection systems
	Other
Common Services and Premises	Planned initiatives to increase cost-effectiveness of UN operations, incl. common administrative services and common arrangements in support of programme delivery (including Joint Office initiative)	• New bidding processes for three joint UN agreements (pouch, supplies and customs) are drafted • Travel agreement extension upon satisfactory performance is conducted • DSA survey completed for 2009 • Housing Survey completed for 2009	• New bidding processes for three joint UN agreements is conducted • Travel agreement extension upon satisfactory performance is conducted • DSA survey completed for 2009 • Housing Survey completed for 2009	$2,000.00		$0.00		$0.00		$0.00					30/01/2009
	Planned initiatives on common premises
	Other (specify)
Other (specify)	Other (specify)
Coordination of Emergency Preparedness and Relief (WORKPLAN09)
Preparedness	Coordination of emergency preparedness efforts of UNCT members and relevant humanitarian actors	• AI Pandemic Contingency Plan is reviewed, finalized, and simulation workshop conducted • Working Group’s TORs defined, and knowledge gaps identified for training • A comprehensive programme for disaster risk reduction, under UNDP lead, is enhanced • UN Contingency Plan is reviewed, finalized, and simulation workshop conducted • Coordination Mechanism on contingency planning is developed with national counterparts	• Pandemic Contingency Plan is reviewed, finalized, and simulation workshop conducted • Working Group’s TORs defined, and knowledge gaps identified • A comprehensive programme for disaster risk reduction is enhanced • UN Contingency Plan is reviewed, finalized, and simulation workshop conducted • Coordination Mechanism on contingency planning is developed with national counterparts	$10,000.00		$0.00		$0.00		$0.00					30/11/2009
Relief	Coordination of humanitarian operations	• Coordinated delivery of humanitarian assistance to the refugee population in Syria is resumed; refugees from Iraq and other countries; with UNHCR leadership • Coordinated delivery of humanitarian assistance to drought affected population in Syria is resumed; with FAO leadership • Midterm Review of the IRAQ CAP 2009, Syria part, is conducted • IRAQ CAP 2009 is regionally assessed in view of launching IRAQ CAP 2010 • Midterm Review of the Syria Drought Appeal is conducted	• Coordinated delivery of humanitarian assistance to the refugee population in Syria is resumed • Coordinated delivery of humanitarian assistance to drought affected population in Syria is resumed • Midterm Review of the IRAQ CAP 2009, Syria part, is conducted • IRAQ CAP 2009 is regionally assessed • Midterm Review of the Syria Drought Appeal is conducted	$4,000.00		$0.00		$0.00		$0.00					30/11/2009
	Establishment of Humanitarian Country Team
	Development of a response plan
	Other (specify)
	Advocy	• National involvement is enhanced in the Humanitarian sphere through membership in the UNDAC (UN Disaster Assessment and Coordination Team) • Capacity building of UN Staff on Humanitarian Reporting is conducted • Capacity building for young journalist on humanitarian reporting is conducted • Capacity building for national partners on UN humanitarian role is conducted	• National involvement is enhanced in the Humanitarian sphere • Capacity building of UN Staff on Humanitarian Reporting is conducted • Capacity building for young journalist on humanitarian reporting is conducted • Capacity building for national partners on UN humanitarian role is conducted	$15,000.00		$0.00		$0.00		$0.00					30/12/2009
	Resource mobilization	• Donor meeting for IRAQ CAP 2009, Syria part, is held • Donor meeting for the Syria Drought Appeal is held	• Donor meeting for IRAQ CAP 2009, Syria part, is held • Donor meeting for the Syria Drought Appeal is held	$4,000.00		$0.00		$0.00		$0.00					30/10/2009
	Resource mobilization	• Donor meeting for IRAQ CAP 2009, Syria part, is held • Donor meeting for the Syria Drought Appeal is held	• Donor meeting for IRAQ CAP 2009, Syria part, is held • Donor meeting for the Syria Drought Appeal is held	$4,000.00		$0.00		$0.00		$0.00					30/10/2009
UN Advocacy and Resource Mobilization (WORKPLAN09)
Joint UNCT Advocacy and Communications	Development/implementation of the UNCT communications/advocacy strategy & plan	• 2009 Work plan and activities of the UN Communication Group is developed	• 2009 Work plan of the UN Communication Group is developed	$0.00		$0.00		$0.00		$0.00		30/03/2009
Joint UNCT Advocacy and Communications	Other (specify)	• Regular and wide scope media coverage of UN activities is maintained • UN website in Arabic is launched • UN Day celebration is held • Different UN Days are advocated and celebrated as fit • UN participation in International Charity Bazaar • UN Forest is maintained, and eco-friendly activities developed	• Regular and wide scope media coverage of UN activities is maintained • UN website in Arabic is launched • UN Day celebration is held • Different UN Days are advocated and celebrated as fit • UN participation in International Charity Bazaar • UN Forest is maintained, and eco-friendly activities developed	$12,000.00		$0.00		$0.00		$0.00
Joint UNCT Resource Mobilization Strategy	Development/implementation of RM strategy	• Database of UN projects is developed into a publication/RM brochure • Quarterly donor briefing is held with UNCT participation • Quarterly press briefing is held for informed media coverage of UN work in Syria	• Database of UN projects is developed into a publication/RM brochure • Quarterly donor briefing is held with UNCT participation • Quarterly press briefing is held for informed media coverage of UN work in Syria	$10,000.00		$0.00		$0.00		$0.00
Joint UNCT Resource Mobilization Strategy	Other (specify)
Security Management (WORKPLAN09)
Security	Duty station specific security risk assessment (SRA) for all locations in the country where UN staff are present
	Implementation of mitigating measures as identified in SRA
	Other	• An alternate UN Radio Room is set up • VHF radio communication in the city is improved, through coordination with relevant UN technicians and government authorities	• An alternate UN Radio Room is set up • VHF radio communication in the city is improved	$0.00		$0.00		$0.00		$0.00
	Up to date security plan	• SP is reviewed on regular basis and security environment monitored • Reconnaissance of all alternate Concentration Points and evacuation routes is conducted • Liaison and coordination with concerned authorities to implement the security plan at any time is maintained • Evacuation plan is rehearsed	• SP is reviewed on regular basis and security environment monitored • Reconnaissance of all alternate Concentration Points and evacuation routes is conducted • Liaison with concerned authorities is maintained • Evacuation plan is rehearsed	$0.00		$0.00		$0.00		$0.00
	Security Management Team	• SMT meetings are held monthly and emergency meetings as and when required • SMT members’ training is conducted in consultation with DSS HQs • Three Alternate DOs has are appointed, SMT to monitor that at least one of the alternates (FC UNDOF, Rep. UNICEF and WHO) is present at the duty station at all time	• SMT meetings are held, and emergency meetings as and when required • SMT members’ training is conducted • Three Alternate DOs are appointed	$0.00		$0.00		$0.00		$0.00
	Implementation of security training for staff
Non-Resident UN Agencies (WORKPLAN09)
Special measures to integrate non-resident UN agencies in UNCT processes	Supporting the Involvement of non-resident UN agencies in the national strategic planning processes/ UN programming	• Cooperation with non-resident agencies is enhanced through: o Regular involvement in UNCT meetings o Media coverage of their activities o Facilitation of cooperation with governmental counterpart o Involvement in UNCT retreats o Involvement in UNDAF midterm review o Involvement in joint programs as applicable	• Cooperation with non-resident agencies is enhanced: o Involvement in UNCT meetings regularized o Media coverage provided o Cooperation with governmental counterpart facilitated o Involvement in UNCT retreats o Involvement in UNDAF midterm review o Involvement in joint programs as applicable	$4,000.00		$0.00		$0.00		$0.00
	Other (specify)
Coordination Capacity of the UNCT (WORKPLAN09)
Strengthening UNCT Coordination Capacity	RCO Staffing	• Fixed term contract for UNCT Media Consultant • Renewal of webmaster contract • UN Coordination Analyst, UN Coordination Officer, UN Administrative Assistant	• Contracts of UN Webmaster and UNCT Media Consultant renewed	$80,000.00		$0.00		$0.00		$0.00
	Materials/Equipment	Printer for the RCU	Printer purchased	$500.00		$0.00		$0.00		$0.00
	Training of UN staff	Training of RCU staff on required skills, as per management decsion	RCU staff trained on required skills	$10,000.00		$0.00		$0.00		$0.00					30/12/2009
	Other (specify)

TOTAL				$240,500.00		$0.00		$0.00		$0.00