Steps And Tools In Designing Livelihood Intervention
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Introduction
The Livelihoods Toolbox is a practical resource for livelihoods programming. A dynamic but structured box to facilitate understanding and access to existing tools for the different phases of a livelihoods project. The toolbox is structured in modules, steps, substeps, tools and additional tools. Users may access the tools following this structure, or directly through a search of key words.
Implementation Steps
1 ASSESSMENT
Definition - What is it?
It is the process aimed at understanding a situation in order to identify the main problems, their source and consequences. A livelihoods assessment focus in the needs related to the economic security, on how the household economy meets the household needs, access to markets and services, as well as technical and organizational response capacities. This process is needed to understand who are the populations more vulnerable, or affected by a disaster, and what are their needs and priorities.
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The module comprises the first actions in the assessment process, where population is identified and their needs assessed. It is conducted just before the response analysis since it implies getting all the necessary information and compile it.
As the result of this module it is expected to define the more vulnerable populations and to get an analysis of what the actual and desired situations are, what is the gap between them and how markets are related to this situation.
1.1 Assessment Framework
The objective of the first step of the "Assessment" module is to guide the assessment team through the framework for needs assessment to design livelihood projects and/or responses . Relevant Documents:
Guide Guide to integrate BCA in the assessment phase
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Guide Practical Guide for Accountability to Beneficiaries
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1.1.1 Sustainable Livelihoods Framework
Relevant Documents:
Guide Sustainable Livelihood Approach Framework
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1.1.2 Collect Information
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Guide Sampling Strategies and Procedures
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Guide Secondary information sources
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1.1.3 Design community participation plan and mechanisms for the assessment
Relevant Documents:
Guide Guide to integrate BCA in the assessment phase
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Guide Practical Guide for Accountability to Beneficiaries
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Other documents:
Template Analysis of community social associations, organisations and influential groups
1.2 Identify livelihood zones and wealth groups
The objective of the second step of the "Assessment" module is to identify livelihood zones and groups, wealth groups and their assets (capitals) , aiming at organising information, and focusing on the most vulnerable groups. In addition, following the model of the Sustainable Livelihoods Framework, this second step analyses the context, mainly aspects relating to "structures and processes", as well as to the "vulnerability context" .
1.2.1 Understanding the context, transforming institutions and processes
Relevant Documents:
Template Decision making. Response Option Selection
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Other documents:
Template Assessment and Reflection on Gender and Inclusion
Checklist List of Institutions for Livelihoods Support
1.2.2 Identify Livelihood Zone(s)
Relevant Documents:
Other documents:
Guide Livelihoods Zones Map
1.2.3 Identify wealth groups and assets
Relevant Documents:
Template Socioeconomic assessment tables (urban and rural settings)
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Template Livelihoods and wealth groups identification
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Other documents:
Checklist List of assets commonly used by the urban poor
1.2.4 Identify Hazards and vulnerability context
Relevant Documents:
Template Typical Effects of Different Types of Natural Disaster
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1.2.5 Identify most affected and vulnerable livelihoods and/or wealth groups within the defined areas
1.3 Assess impact on livelihoods and most vulnerable households
As a result of the previous step, we have a first approach to the most affected or vulnerable livelihood and wealth groups, to carry out further analysis. Therefore, this third step of the "Assessment" module aims at identifying the impact and the gap in needs of the most vulnerable groups. To this end, using the HEA or the HES approach, we assess the change in sources of, and access to food; the change in income and expenditure, and the coping strategies adopted.
Similarly, this step includes assessment of intra-household impact and how the crisis/emergency affects differently the women, children and elderly.
Relevant Documents:
Template Livelihoods control analysis
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Template Gender Focus Group by Gender and Age (FAO/ILO)
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1.3.1 Assess household food, income and expenditures
Relevant Documents:
Template Table to record food, income and expenditure pre and post disaster
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Template Estimation of food and non-food monthly cash needs for a household of four
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1.3.2 Identify and classify coping strategies and disaggregate by gender a
Relevant Documents:
Template Complete coping Strategies Analysis
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Template Simple coping strategies analysis
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Template Gender Focus Group by Gender and Age (FAO/ILO)
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Other documents:
Template Explanation: coping vs. adaptation strategies
Guide Overview of Categories of Coping Strategies
1.3.3 Identify the most affected and vulnerable households
Relevant Documents:
Template Interviews and Focus Groups at Community Level
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Checklist Households Level Interviews Impact Checklist
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Template Households interviews - Sustainable Livelihood Approach Framework Capitals
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Template Interview with Key Informants
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1.3.4 Assess how households vulnerability affects in different ways
Relevant Documents:
Template Livelihoods control analysis
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Template Gender Focus Group by Gender and Age (FAO/ILO)
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Other documents:
Checklist Gender checklists with questions to ask and actions to take
Template Gender focus group by gender and age (CLARA)
1.4 Assess markets functioning and prices
To assess needs and identify the livelihood response, it is essential (as with other sectors) to understand the situation of the markets or the impact of the disaster on them . Thus, the aim of this fourth step is identifying and assessing markets, including prices, supply chain, capacity, etc.
1.4.1 Define the scope and content of the assessment
Other documents:
Template Assessment of accesibility and availability of financial services
Template Key markets and commodities needed by the shock-affected population
Template Key marketplaces the assessment should focus on
1.4.2 Collect market information
Relevant Documents:
Template Interview with Traders - Market Traders and Shopkeepers Interviews
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Template Summary of findings of market analysis
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Other documents:
Template Markets in Crises community of practice
Checklist Interview with Traders - Key Information to Collect
Template Interview with market representatives and key informants
Template Interview with traders
1.4.3 Analyse and consolidate market information
Other documents:
Template Market System after the Shock
Template Market System in Normal Times
Template Market analysis report
1.5 Identify the gap in livelihood needs
This final step of the "Assessment" module aims at gathering information on priority livelihood needs (in the short and mid term) and on preferences of the affected population , as well as on the extent to which these needs have been addressed by (existing or planned) responses of other stakeholders present in the assessment area.
1.5.1 Prioritize needs
1.5.2 Assess beneficiaries preferences and disaggregate by gender
Relevant Documents:
Template Gender Focus Group by Gender and Age (FAO/ILO)
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1.5.3 Identify agencies and government working in the area
Other documents:
Checklist List of Institutions for Livelihoods Support
2 RESPONSE ANALISYS
Definition - What is it?
Response analysis means deciding what to do based on the existing information. The response analysis process will help the organization to determine the livelihood programmatic options that are most appropriate and feasible, given the priority needs of the most vulnerable population.
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It is conducted at the end of the assessment process, in which the affected population's needs are identified. It will be followed by the set up and implementation module which will start with a review of the response proposed at the end of this module.
It is crucial the link between the tools used in the assessment, response analysis and monitoring and evaluation; therefore the user of the toolbox will have to move back and forward between those modules in order to achieve maximum outcome of the field work done.
2.1 Analytical framework
This first step of Module 2, "Response Analysis", mainly provides guidance on setting up an integrated analysis framework, so that our response analysis is not only focused on livelihood analysis but considers the inclusion of cross-cutting issues (such as gender or climate change), as well as the responses in other sectors.
The objective of this first step is to provide an adequate and integrated framework to analyse all the interrelations of the response, in order to reduce the vulnerability of the affected population and to build its resilience to future crises.
Relevant Documents:
Template Sustainable Livelihood Approach Framework
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Checklist Building Sector Integration into the Programme
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Other documents:
Guide Response analysis and response choice in food security crises: a roadmap
Template CRISTAL - Community-based Risk Screening Tool - Adaptation and Livelihoods
2.1.1 Analyze cross cutting sectors
Relevant Documents:
Checklist The Minimum Standards for Age and Disability Inclusion in Humanitarian Action
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Guide Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Guide
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Other documents:
Checklist A Toolkit for Urban Resilience in Situations of Chronic Violence
Checklist Urban services during protracted armed conflict: a call for a better approach to assisting affected people
Checklist Helpful Frameworks for Gender and Socio Economic Analysis
Checklist Integrating Protection/GBV Mitigation into Livelihood Programs checklist
Checklist Gender checklists with questions to ask and actions to take
2.1.2 Response options per phases
Relevant Documents:
Guide How can different types of livelihoods assistance be used in programming
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Other documents:
Guide Criteria for identifying appropriate interventions
2.1.3 Integration study
Relevant Documents:
Template Sustainable Livelihood Approach Framework
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Checklist Building Sector Integration into the Programme
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Other documents:
Checklist Holistic Approaches, Strategies and Institutional Frameworks
2.2 Analyze problems, causality relations and related needs
The objective of this second step of Module 2, "Response Analysis", is collecting and analysing information gathered in the assessment phase on identified problems (impact) and their causes, as well as on existing needs in the short, medium and long term, with the final aim of determining possible interventions .
This implies understanding the situation, the resources, the opportunities and the response of the population to the crisis (coping strategies).
Relevant Documents:
Template Typical Effects of Different Types of Natural Disaster
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Guide How can different types of livelihoods assistance be used in programming
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Template Needs Analysis and Response Options. Impact and Needs Analysis and Response Options
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Guide Range of possible responses to address identified needs
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2.2.1 Needs Analysis per wealth groups, gender and other relevant social g
Relevant Documents:
Template Livelihood Needs Analysis based on Livelihood capitals
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Template Scoring Livelihood capitals Access and Ownership
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Template Needs Analysis and Response Options. Impact and Needs Analysis and Response Options
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Other documents:
Checklist Tips for Rapid Calculations of Impact of Disaster on Employment
Checklist How to assess needs that put lives and/or livelihood at risk
Checklist Vulnerabilities common among the urban poor
Guide Needs Analysis. Examples of evidence of risk to lives and livelihood outcomes
2.2.2 Analyze coping strategies per wealth groups, gender and other relevant social groups
Relevant Documents:
Template Complete coping Strategies Analysis
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Template Needs Analysis and Response Options. Impact and Needs Analysis and Response Options
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Template Simple coping strategies analysis
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Template Coping Strategies Analysis
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Other documents:
Checklist Livelihood strategies. Some strategies used by poor households
Checklist Dawn in the City: Guidance for Achieving Self-Reliance for Urban Refugees
Checklist Vulnerabilities common among the urban poor
Guide Overview of Categories of Coping Strategies
2.2.3 Define target criteria and beneficiary selection
Relevant Documents:
Guide Targeting. Target Level and Targeting mechanisms
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Other documents:
Guide Guidelines poverty and LH analysis for targeting in IFAD projects
2.2.4 Develop forecast of needs and responses - short term/long term
Relevant Documents:
Template Typical Effects of Different Types of Natural Disaster
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Guide How can different types of livelihoods assistance be used in programming
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Template Needs Analysis and Response Options. Impact and Needs Analysis and Response Options
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Guide Range of possible responses to address identified needs
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2.3 Analyze adequacy of responses provided or planned and identify gap
The objective of the third step of Module 2, "Response Analysis", is to complement data from the analysis of potential responses in step 2 (impact, problems, needs and response options), with other equally essential issues in order to identify existing gaps and adequacy of the different types of interventions (response options), such as mapping other stakeholders' responses, or the sustainability and risk analysis. Other documents:
Checklist Dawn in the City: Guidance for Achieving Self-Reliance for Urban Refugees
2.3.1 Analyze lessons learned from previous interventions
Other documents:
Checklist System failure? Revisiting the problems of timely response to crises in the Horn of Africa
Guide Urban livelihoods recovery. Lessons from Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Linking relief, recovery and development in urban areas.
Guide Livelihoods Project Database - List of interventions in the past (by type of intervention)
Checklist Gender in Agriculture SOURCEBOOK
Checklist Are cash transfers the 'new normal' in the Philippines? Challenges and opportunities from Typhoon Haiyan
Checklist Missing the point An analysis of food security interventions in the Great Lakes
2.3.2 Map stakeholders and actions
Relevant Documents:
Template Stakeholder Response Analysis. Identify gaps in stakeholder responses to identified needs
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Template 3/4/5W Matrix Template. Cluster Response Summary
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Other documents:
Template Livelihoods Coordination Groups, 2015
2.3.3 Consider other key points from assessment
Relevant Documents:
Template Summary of findings of market analysis
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Other documents:
Template Market analysis report
2.3.4 Risk analysis
2.3.5 Analyze sustainability
2.4 Deciding on an appropriate response
The objective of this fourth step of Module 2, "Response Analysis", is to analyse and compare the different response options identified in previous steps , considering aspects already analysed (population's needs and priorities, responses by other stakeholders, risk analysis, etc.), and adding other relevant criteria (expected impact, estimated cost, etc.), to allow assessment and decision about the most appropriate responses .
2.4.1 Define outcome and analyze impact within the SLH framework
Relevant Documents:
Checklist From Livelihood Programming Objectives to Indicators
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Guide Range of possible responses to address identified needs
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Template How to define and calculate livelihood protection needs
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Template Estimation of food and non-food monthly cash needs for a household of four
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Other documents:
Template Ex-Ante Carbon-Balance Tool (EX-ACT)
Checklist Cost Benefit Analysis
Guide ODI/DFID, Key Sheets for Sustainable Livelihood
Guide Indicative List of Sustainable Livelihood Activities for Projects on Refugee Support and Urban Areas
2.4.2 Analyze expected costs and timeline
Relevant Documents:
Template Analyse the appropriateness, feasibility and risk of different response options
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Template Decision making. Response Menu and Decision making tree
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Template Decision making. Response Option Selection
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Other documents:
Template Analyse the appropriateness, feasibility and risk of different response options. SWOT Analysis.
2.4.3 Analyze alternatives and select intervention
2.5 Design proposed intervention
The objective of this last step of Module 2, "Response Analysis", is to define the livelihood response, after deciding on the most appropriate responses. To this end, we revisit the specification of objectives and indicators, and define the draft plan of action.
The Plan of Action document is the deliverable/output of the "Needs Assessment" and "Response Analysis" phases and, in turn, it defines and determines the next phase of "Set-up and Implementation".
Relevant Documents:
Template Human Resources Plan Template
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Template Budget definition Template
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Template Logical Framework Template
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2.5.1 Define objectives
Relevant Documents:
Template From Livelihood Programming Objectives to Indicators
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Template Livelihood Key Programme Indicators (outcome level)
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2.5.2 Draft Plan of Action
Relevant Documents:
Template Human Resources Plan Template
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Template Budget definition Template
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Template Logical Framework Template
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3 SET UP and IMPLEMENTATION
Definition - What is it?
It is a process that starts with the design of the intervention, defining who is going to be the target population, how is going to be implemented, when are going to be the different phases of the intervention and establishing mechanisms for internal and external coordination as well as for communicating with beneficiaries. It is mandatory a context review before starting the execution. Resources, both human and material shall be adjusted to the objective aimed.
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It is conducted at the end of the response analysis process, in which the type of intervention is chosen but still needs to be refined to a grass root level of implementation. In fact this module starts with a review of the response proposed at the end of the response analysis module.
3.1 Programme set-up
"Programme Set-up" is the first step of Module 3, "Set-up and Implementation". This step re-uses tools and guidance from the last step of Module 2, "Design Proposed Intervention".
Usually, some time elapses (less or more, depending on context, type of crisis and organisation), between definition of the draft plan of action and implementation. This is the reason we start Module 3 with a recap and review of the plan of action, and drawing up of the livelihood project/programme .
Relevant Documents:
Template Human Resources Plan Template
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Template Budget definition Template
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Template Template for Budget Allocation and Distribution
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Template Human Resources. Template for Livelihood-related Job Descriptions
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Template Logical Framework Template
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Template Livelihood Key Programme Indicators (outcome level)
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3.1.1 Coordinate and define complementarities in the implementation External
Relevant Documents:
Template Internal Coordination. Roles and Responsibilities
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Template 3/4/5W Matrix Template. Cluster Response Summary
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Other documents:
Guide Internal Coordination Mechanism and Key Coordination Responsibilities of Livelihoods Technical Working Group
Guide The importance of adapted and effective communication for coordination
Guide Key elements for Response Coordination
Guide Livelihoods Coordination Groups, 2015
3.1.2 Adjust and consolidate Plan of Action and assigning Resources
Relevant Documents:
Template Human Resources Plan Template
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Template Budget definition Template
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Template Template for Budget Allocation and Distribution
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Template Human Resources. Template for Livelihood-related Job Descriptions
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Template Logical Framework Template
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Template Livelihood Key Programme Indicators (outcome level)
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Other documents:
Template Job Description. Livelihood and CTP focal point / head of department
3.2 Beneficiary Communication and Accountability
As a second step of Module 3, "Implementation", we introduce a basic aspect to consider throughout the implementation process, as well as during monitoring and evaluation (next module): "beneficiary communication and accountability".
This requires identifying and setting up mechanisms that allow and ensure two-way communication and transparent accountability throughout the whole project/programme , from the start of implementation.
3.2.1 Develop BCA plan
Relevant Documents:
Checklist Accountability to Beneficiaries Checklist
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Guide Accountability to beneficiaries. Our commitments to: accountability to beneficiaries and the communities where we work
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Template Beneficiary Communication and Accountability Plan Template
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Guide Practical Guide for Accountability to Beneficiaries (Guide to integrate BCA in the assessment phase)
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Other documents:
Template Humanitarian Accountability Framework
3.2.2 Define communication channels & messages for target audience
Relevant Documents:
Checklist Check List. Accountability to Beneficiaries: Communication
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Template Communication Plan Template. Accountability to Beneficiaries: Communication
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Checklist Communication approach review checklist
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Other documents:
Template How to select Communication Options
Checklist Ten communications rules
Template Accountability to Beneficiaries: Communication
Guide Guide for Accountability to Beneficiaries: Keys for Good Communication
3.2.3 Implement participative Monitor & Evaluation system
Other documents:
Checklist Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation
Checklist Participatory Communication
3.2.4 Design & setup complaint response mechanism
Relevant Documents:
Template Feedback and complaint form template
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Guide Complaint and Response Mechanisms
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Other documents:
Checklist Feed back and complaint key elements
Checklist Complaint and Response System
3.2.5 Build staff capacity
Other documents:
Checklist Ten communications rules
Checklist Human Resources Skills
Template Build staff capacity
3.3 Registering, Implementing and Reporting
After reviewing issues related to the adaptation and revision of the plan of action, and the definition and implementation of a communication and accountability plan, Module 3 takes us, in this third step, though the first stage of direct implementation on the ground.
This third step, therefore, includes targeting, registration of beneficiaries and activities, development of baselines and implementation .
Relevant Documents:
Checklist Cash in Emergencies Toolkit
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Template Cash and In-kind Distribution Plan
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Template Crop Production Monitoring Template
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Template Distribution Control Form for Productive Inputs
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3.3.1 Target beneficiaries
Relevant Documents:
Guide Targeting. Target Level and Targeting mechanisms
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Other documents:
Checklist Key Issues for Community-based Targeting
3.3.2 Register Beneficiaries
Relevant Documents:
Template Beneficiary Registration Form
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Checklist Mobile data Collection. ODK (Open Data Kit) System
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Other documents:
Checklist Mobile Data Collection. Surveying Reminders
Template Mega V. Software for Registration and Humanitarian Assistance Distribution
3.3.3 Conduct detailed Baseline
Relevant Documents:
Template Livelihood Baseline Template
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3.3.4 Implementing
Relevant Documents:
Checklist Cash in Emergencies Toolkit
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Template Cash and In-kind Distribution Plan
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Template Crop Production Monitoring Template
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Template Distribution Control Form for Productive Inputs
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Other documents:
Guide Gender-inclusive Cash for Work Programs
Template Training Attendance Form Template
Checklist Gender checklists with questions to ask and actions to take
Checklist Seed Vouchers and Fairs: a Manual for Seed-Based Agricultural Recovery after Disaster in Africa
3.4 Develop agreements and service contracting
This Module 3, "Set-up and Implementation", concludes with the fourth step, the main objective of which is to provide implementing organisations with templates and forms for agreements and service contracts with different types of stakeholders, from other local partners and organisations, beneficiaries and communities, to financial services and local providers .
3.4.1 Agreements with partners and stakeholders
Other documents:
Template Consorcia agreement
3.4.2 Agreements with governments
Other documents:
Template Agreement with government
3.4.3 Agreements with Beneficiaries and communities
Relevant Documents:
Template Agreement with Beneficiary
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Other documents:
Template Agreement with "farmers leader/village leader"
Template Agreement with Beneficiary (reception cash)
3.4.4 Service contracting with private sector / educational institutions
Other documents:
Template Agreement with banks
Template Service agreement with financial institutions
Template Agreement with private sector. Training company
4 MONITORING and EVALUATION
Definition - What is it?
Monitoring and evaluation is particularly important because it helps to understand the community perception of the programme, and its effects on non-beneficiary groups. Livelihood programmes can affect and even more can be affected by the market chain, the market environment or the key infrastructure, services and inputs. Therefore market monitoring, particularly price monitoring, should happen regularly.
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The Monitoring and Evalution module crosscuts all the other modules. It actually starts at the preparedness phase, with the development of a monitoring and evaluation framework and the evaluation of the preparedness plan and goes until the practitioner defines a logical framework with response-specific indicators.
4.1 Monitoring and Evaluation Framework to Resilience
This last module of the livelihood toolbox, "Monitoring and Evaluation", starts with the definition of the reference framework. This offers guidance and tools relevant to the final objective of defining the monitoring and evaluation plan of the livelihood project/programme , from its start (identification and drawing up) to its conclusion (impact assessment). Relevant Documents:
Template Monitoring Plan Definition Template
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4.1.1 Identify the purpose and scope of the Mon&Ev system (include sustain
Relevant Documents:
Guide Guidelines to define monitoring and its purpose
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Guide Guidelines to define evaluation and its purpose
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Other documents:
Guide Guide to decide and define the type of evaluation
Checklist Resilience Orientative Questions
4.1.2 Define with the community the participation in the Mon&Ev
Relevant Documents:
Guide Guidelines to define participatory monev system
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Other documents:
Checklist Ideas to elaborate indicators on BCA
Checklist Guide to integrate BCA in the implementation phase
Guide Guide to integrate BCA in the evaluation phase
4.1.3 Develop Mon&Ev Plan
Relevant Documents:
Template Monitoring Plan Definition Template
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Other documents:
Guide Overview of data collection methods
Guide Agree on Monitoring Data Analysis Process
Template Outcomes and outputs Monitoring Plan Example
4.2 Context monitoring
The objective of this second step of the "Monitoring and Evaluation" module is to analyse the evolution of the context , in general situational aspects, and in specific aspects associated with the market or the development of other stakeholders' responses, given the impact they may have on the project/programme being implemented.
Context and situation indicators must be integrated in the monitoring plan defined in the previous step. This step therefore recapitulates and highlights the importance of continued monitoring of those aspects which contribute towards the achievement of the expected objectives and impact .
4.2.1 Situation monitoring
4.2.2 Monitoring the evolution of the markets
Relevant Documents:
Template Price collection form template
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Guide Market monitoring recommendations
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Other documents:
Template Market post-distribution monitoring questionnaire
Template Price database template
4.2.3 Responses monitoring
Other documents:
Template Food Security Cluster Information Management Tool
4.3 Mon&Ev Set-up and Implementation
The last step of the "Monitoring and Evaluation" module aims at offering tools and guidance for the monitoring and evaluation of the livelihood project/programme implementation , from the continuous monitoring of objectives, processes and project quality, to the final evaluation of the project's relevant aspects (impact, lessons learned, etc.), and the use and communication of that information. Relevant Documents:
4.3.1 PoA monitoring
Relevant Documents:
Template Food Assistance post distribution monitoring tools
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Template Mid-term/Monitoring Report Template
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Template Work Plan Monitoring Template
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Template Budget Monitoring Template. Management and Registration of Expenditure
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4.3.2 Agreements compliance monitoring
4.3.3 Plan for information, reporting and utilization
4.3.4 Exit strategy monitoring
Relevant Documents:
Other documents:
Checklist Resilience Orientative Questions
4.3.5 Expost evaluation
ENHANCE ORGANIZATION CAPACITIES
Definition - What is it?
It is the process of ensuring that the organization is in a state of readiness to implement livelihood programs both when responding to the effects after the impact of a disaster or in non-crisis situation. This module aims to help organizations supporting on livelihoods to the most affected or vulnerable populations while maintaining their capabilities and resources to continue to sustain their essential functions without being overwhelmed by the demand placed on them.
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It is the first module to be conducted and it is needed before facing the implementation of a livelihood program. It covers two different ways of preparedness:
- The internal one, making sure that the resources within the organization are in place and the operational plans have been developed to face the possible scenarios. It comprise the capacity building plan and all the additional steps and substeps before its implementation.
- The external one, embedded in the implementation step as a part of the Operational level, has been separated from capacity building since it is aimed to contingency planning. It involves properly analyzing the different scenarios and developing the preparedness to face them, so it refers to different modules within the toolbox.
1 Identify & Analyze
To initiate the process of strengthening the organisation's capacities, we should know the starting point. In this step, we assess and analyse the organisation's capacities. Relevant Documents:
Template Self Diagnostic Indicators
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Template Self Diagnostic Recommended Actions
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1.0 Enhancing Livelihoods Response Capacity of Organizations
This guide is one of the results of a global project leaded by the IFRC Livelihoods Resource Centre (LRC) to strengthen the livelihoods response capacities of organisations, supported by the Humanitarian Office of the European Comission (ECHO). Eight pilots were carried out in different countries and informed on the development of this step-by-step enhancing of livelihoods response capacity and preparedness guidance. These pilots were implemented by the Nicaraguan Red Cross, Peruvian Red Cross, Senegalese Red Cross, Mauritanian Red Cross, Viet Nam Red Cross, Timor Leste Red Cross, and Intermón Oxfam country offices in Nicaragua and Dominican Republic.
Relevant Documents:
Guide Enhancing livelihoods response capacity GUIDANCE FOR LIVELIHOODS PREPAREDNESS AND OPERATIONAL READINESS
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1.1 Inventory of LH Resources in the organization
Relevant Documents:
Checklist Inventory of Livelihood Resources in the Organization
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1.2 Assessment diagnosis workshops
Relevant Documents:
Template Self Diagnostic Evaluation Form
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Guide Methodology Self Diagnostic Livelihoods Capacities
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Other documents:
Template Self Diagnostic Agenda
Template Self Diagnostic Participants
1.3 Consolidate diagnosis results
Relevant Documents:
Template Self Diagnostic Indicators
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Template Self Diagnostic Recommended Actions
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2 Develop & Plan
In this step, we develop and design a plan of action which allows strengthening of the organisation's capacities
2.1 Define Objectives, Results, Indicators and Activities within PoA
Other documents:
Guide Phases of the PoA to enhance the organization capacities
2.2 Set up targets, focal person per activity and timeline
Relevant Documents:
Template Plan of Action Enhancing the Organization Livelihoods Capacities
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2.3 Develop Organization Preparedness Plan
3 Implementation
In this step, we set up and implement the plan of action, analysing the organisation's capacities at strategic, human-resources and coordination levels.
3.1 Strategic level
Other documents:
Guide FAO. 2013. Resilient Livelihoods – Disaster Risk Reduction for Food and Nutrition Security Framework Programme
Checklist CCSDPT-UNHCR Strategic Framework for Durable Solutions
3.2 Operational level (External - Internal)
3.3 Human Resources
Relevant Documents:
Template Livelihoods Training Directory
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Other documents:
Guide Building an Assessment Team CCAFS_CARE Gender Toolbox
Template Job Description. Livelihood and CTP focal point / head of department
3.4 Coordination level
Other documents:
Template Markets in Crises community of practice
Guide DRAFT ToR Working Group on Livelihoods Lebanon UNHCR
Checklist Global Food Security Cluster Urban/Non-Agriculture Based Livelihoods Working Group Terms of Reference June 2013
Template Livelihoods Coordination Groups, 2015
4 Evaluation
In this step, we assess and consolidate the results of the plan of action, and reinforce the outcome of the whole analysis and diagnosis process. Relevant Documents:
Template Recommended Actions Enhancing Livelihoods Capacities
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Template Diagnostic Methodology Enhancement Analysis
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4.1 Define evaluations criteria for the Organization Preparedness Plan
4.2 Develop Evaluation Plan.
Relevant Documents:
Guide Evaluation Plan Diagnostic Methodology
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4.3 Consolidate evaluation results and return back to diagnosis
Relevant Documents:
Template Recommended Actions Enhancing Livelihoods Capacities
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Template Diagnostic Methodology Enhancement Analysis
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Steps And Tools In Designing Livelihood Intervention
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