Annex 1: Protection mainstreaming framework What this means… Indicators Notes Analysis All programming is underpinned by an understanding of the protection context throughout the programme cycle 1.1 Relevant basic questions are included in sectoral needs assessments to ensure protection is mainstreamed 1.2 Analysis of protection issues is compiled and updated as needed throughout the project/programme cycle 1.3 All data collected is disaggregated by sex, age and disabilities 1.4 Programmes are continually adapted in response to the protection context Targeting/ priority groups The differing and capacities of the most vulnerable women, men, girls and boys are identified and assistance is targeted accordingly 2.1 Priority groups most affected by the crisis are identified for the provision of assistance 2.2 Community members/groups are involved in the process to select criteria for targeting 2.3 Assistance packages are designed to meet the differing needs of women, men, girls and boys of diverse groups Coordination & Advocacy and partners advocate and work with relevant actors to enhance the protective environment, avoid duplication and prevent, mitigate and respond to protection risks 3.1 Staff and partners coordinate internally across projects to ensure protection mainstreaming is consistently included in all sectoral responses 3.2 Staff and partners participate in existing coordination fora and share information on protection / protection mainstreaming 3.3 Staff and partners raise unaddressed protection issues with duty bearers Mapping & Referral Staff and partners have necessary knowledge, information and training to support communities in accessing existing services 4.1 Staff and partners have information on existing protection services and how to contact them 4.2 Staff and partners are trained on when and how to refer cases
confidential information should be shared (e.g. specific point persons appointed)? Do staff and partners know how to respond or refer cases when they receive sensitive complaints? Are there secure ways of storing sensitive information received (e.g. encrypted files, locked filing cabinets)? STAFF AND PARTNER CONDUCT: Staff and partners have appropriate knowledge and organisational support to conduct themselves and their work in a safe and appropriate way Staff and partners have signed and are trained on the organisation’s code of conduct and child/vulnerable adult protection (or safeguarding) policy Have staff and partners received a translated (if necessary) copy of relevant policies and been trained on practical application? Have staff received orientation on local etiquette/taboos so they understand culturally appropriate behaviour? Are there safe and confidential ways to receive and respond to complaints about staff behaviour which are understood and used by staff when necessary? There is diversity amongst staff and partners working with communities and they can be easily identified by communities Do staff working with communities represent diverse groups (women, people living with disabilities, different ethnic or religious groups, etc.) in order to facilitate open and safe discussions with those groups? Where safe and appropriate, are staff clearly identified as working for the organisation (i.e. wearing ID badges or branded t-shirts, etc.) so communities who to contact All staff and partners have clear roles and responsibilities and are supervised, and receive adequate staff care and additional support if required Do all staff and partners understand their organization’s mandate, their own roles and responsibilities and the limitations of their roles? Is this information available to staff in writing i.e. job description, terms of reference? Is supervision provided on a regular basis? All receive adequate staff care and can access additional support if required Is the organisational environment conducive to staff wellbeing and adequately resourced (living conditions, working hours, opportunities for leisure and relaxation)? Is a staff care focal point within the organisation? Are procedures in place to ensure that staff wellbeing is monitored and addressed at regular intervals (within appraisal formats, one to ones, staff meetings etc.)? Do have access to additional mental health services if necessary (mentors, therapists etc.)? Annex 3: Template action plan CORE COMPONENT Indicator (s)