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DTM for WASH, DTM worked with the Global WASH Cluster to identify information needed for analysis and response that DTM can collect through the methodologies that DTM field teams use They also jointly developed, short guidance, and, presentations, that can, help DTM and Partners in the field, better work together to collect and use data for sectoral and intersectoral response Information commonly needed for WASH Population are included in the DTM Field Companion for WASH formatted as a Data Analysis Plan it includes suggested phrasing of, questions, and options for, reply, as well as descriptive, analysis, and possible, use of data, for each information need DTM Field Companion for WASH is available in EXCEL and in Pdf In the pdf version one information need is detailed in each page while in the excel version one information need is detailed in each row The information is identical on both versions, Available Tools, DTM Field Companions include specific information needs that Global experts identified for most sectors httpsdtmiomintdtmpartnerstoolkitfieldcompanionsectoralquestionslocationassessmentt Field companion for WASH is available in two formats PDF one page one question   httpsdtmiomintdtmpartnerstoolkitfieldcompanionpdf EXCEL one row one question httpsdtmiomintdtmpartnerstoolkitfieldcompanionexcel…

DTM for Nutrition, DTM worked with Global Partners to identify information needed for analysis and response that DTM can collect through the methodologies that DTM field teams use They also jointly developed, short guidance, and, presentations, that can, help DTM and Partners in the field, better work together to collect and use data for sectoral and intersectoral response Information commonly needed for Nutrition are included in the DTM Field Companion for Nutrition formatted as a Data Analysis Plan it includes suggested phrasing of, questions, and options for, reply, as well as descriptive, analysis, and possible, use of data, for each information need DTM Field Companion for Nutrition is available in EXCEL and in Pdf In the pdf version one information need is detailed in each page while in the excel version one information need is detailed in each row The information is identical on both versions  , Available Tools, DTM Field Companions include specific information needs that Global experts identified for most sectors httpsdtmiomintdtmpartnerstoolkitfieldcompanionsectoralquestionslocationassessmentt Field companion for Nutrition is available in two formats PDF one page one question   httpsdtmiomintdtmpartnerstoolkitfieldcompanionpdf EXCEL one row one question…

DTM coordinator and Partners have the joint responsibility to cooperate to obtain useful and usable data that support humanitarian response Using a predictable and commonly agreed process helps field colleagues minimize time and optimize results in cooperation The , Pocket Guide to the shared approach  , guides colleagues at each step of the process  The , Comic Strips,  is a fun way to learn more on DTM and Partners Cooperation DTMand Partners Process, Summary of Planning Process, When setting up a new DTM exercise DTM team has to provide data in a short timeframe and therefore time for engagement is limited DTM can coordinate with other data producers eg in IMWG Needs Assessment WG to understand plans main information gaps DTM will start data collection using the Data Dictionary questions with the descriptive analysis for sectoral questions suggested in the Field…, Available Tools, A detailed description of the steps is in the  Pocket Guide to the shared approach  in  httpsdtmiomintdtmpartnerstoolkitpredictableapproach DTMPartners Cooperation in Comics English Spanish French is a Visual illustrates steps of DTM and Partners cooperation httpsdtmiomintdtmtoolkitdtmpartnerstoolkit A visual Flow Chart Planning DTM Location Assessment with Data Users illustrates the joint…

A Phased Approach, DTM team is not composed of subjectmatter experts They do not know what information partners need so , they should ask Partners  , On the other hand Partners should know what information they need and for what concrete use They should only ask to develop any data collection tools including for DTM when they are able to , clarify their information needs and the use they will make of the results    , Analytical Framework can help Partners identify their information needs However asking all partners and jointly develop data collection tools from their information needs is a timeintensive process Especially at the start of a response when DTM is often under a lot of pressure to deliver timely data DTM teams will choose some of the  DTM Field Companion  questions and share results with partners…, When should DTM and Partners cooperate, How can DTM and Partners cooperate, What are the roles of DTM and Partners in cooperation, While engaging and cooperating to collect useful and usable data through DTM Partners and DTM teams will keep in mind , the phased approach,  needed to balance pressure for timely results and engagement between DTM and data users  DTM will coordinate with other data producers eg in IMWG Needs Assessment WG to understand plans main information gaps DTM will use questions answers and analysis suggested in the , Field Companion  , These were developed together by Global DTM Support Global Clusters AoRs and Sectoral Experts DTM and Partners will engage as soon as possible,  Prioritizing partners for engagement may be necessary, to enable implementation to continue Prioritization can be based for example on Partners with largest impact or Type of crisis eg is it a protection crisis  If so engaging with Protection cluster may be a priority or evolving information needs InterClusterSector group and CCCM cluster may be natural partners to start engaging with DTM should,  Plan,  to reach all relevant stakeholders Communicate the plan and articulate  reasons for prioritization including through Inter Sectoral Working Groups Information Management WG and Needs Assessment Working Groups  , Available Tools, DTM Field Companion developed by Global Clusters AoRs and WGs together with DTM See  Introduction to DTM Field Companion  in   httpsdtmiomintdtmpartnerstoolkitfieldcompanionsectoralquestionslocationassessment  Field companion is available in two formats PDF one page one question   httpsdtmiomintdtmpartnerstoolkitfieldcompanionpdf EXCEL one row one question…

Revising existing DTM data collection tools is sometimes needed as information availability and needs of data users change over time DTM MLSA is implemented in rounds Changes between rounds may be possible however, changing questions impacts the ability to make comparison over time, Partners will find data and reports on DTM websites and will consider using existing data for their information needs before approaching DTM with new requests DTM data and reports are shared through DTM, website, If needed contact DTMSupportiomint If Partners need a different type of information they can use Decision making tree for Clusters WG and Partners on using DTM to understand if DTM MSLA is the right tool to provide the information If they deem the methodology as appropriate Partners can approach DTM Team provide their feedback and discuss the specific additional information need that they have…, Remember, Criticizing results without helping DTM to identify better questions and reply options is not in line with the shared responsibility Partners have in ensuring DTM collects useful and usable data for their response  It is important that the approach by Partners is constructive and that the DTM team listens Partners should also remember and respect the fact that DTM may not be able to make all…, Available Tools, A suggested format for revision of each dataset is the  Template Revising Existing Questionnaires with Partners in httpsdtmiomintdtmpartnerstoolkitinformationneedsanddatausers Decision making tree for Clusters WG and Partners on using DTM in httpsdtmiomintdtmpartnerstoolkitpredictableapproach DTM Field Companion can be used to suggest questions once information needs have been identified by…, global website, httpsdtmiomint For help contact DTMSupportiomint Examples of trainings provided by partners are in httpsdtmiomintdtmpartnerstoolkittrainings  

Cooperation only works when it is a shared responsibility DTM should endeavour to engage them from the start as much as Partners should do the same,     DTM data are used by large number of partners including Disaster Management Authorities Ministries InterCluster CCCM Cluster other Clusters AoRs Sectors and Working Groups as well as individual organizations and IOM programmes   Attending IMWG andor Needs Assessment working group meetings is an excellent starting point to meet DTM coordinator and partners In addition contact details of…, Available Tools, A list of partners commonly interested in DTM data should be mapped to be used by as guidance MappingPartners and potential data users can be found in httpsdtmiomintdtmpartnerstoolkitinformationneedsanddatausers In order to balance the need to provide timely data with the need to plan and work with a large number of partners a phased approach is recommended   Pocket Guide to the shared approach…

Planning together for how when and what data will be shared helps partner use DTM data, Partners and DTM should agree on modalities times and frequency of data sharing already in the  planning phase See the flow chart on Planning DTM Location Assessment with Data Users DTM Partners should jointly fill Column B Dissemination Category of the DTM Data Analysis Plan template before data is collected See the suggested template in DTMPartners Toolkit    This is to identify the…, Available Tools, For examples of Data Sharing forms and guidelines see  httpsdtmiomintdtmpartnerstoolkitdatasharing Checklist for What to include in DTM reports and datasets in  httpsdtmiomintdtmpartnerstoolkitreporting Datasharing Modalities in  httpsdtmiomintdtmpartnerstoolkitdatasharing Data Sharing forms and guidelines in httpsdtmiomintdtmpartnerstoolkitdatasharing Guideline   for Interagency Sensitive…

DTM data may help partners fill their information needs Partners will use DTM data together with data from other sources including their own data and information to analyse and plan response Added value of DTM data is that partners can identify information needs and be part of the design of Data Collection Tools for DTM MSLA so to obtain the data they need and monitor changes in the situation…

DTM FIeld Companion is a support to DTM Partners in the field, it should only be used after Information Needs are identified by the Partner , What is the DTM Field Companion, The DTM Field Companion Sectoral Questions and relative Data Analysis Plan were developed by Global CCCM Education Health NFI Shelter Protection WASH Clusters Global Child Protection Mine Action and GBV AoRs CASH WG in Geneva Translators Without Borders DTM and IASC experts on AAP and PSEA Disability Inclusion IOM DTM staff and other partners    The DTM Field Companion for Sectoral Questions in…, How can we Do No Harm when collecting storing sharing and analysing data, The Field Companion was created to support DTM and Partners field operations to increase usefulness and usability of DTM data for response  It is part of the, DTMPartners Toolkit, How does the Field Companion help, The Field Companion is designed to help DTM Coordinators in the field as well as SectorClusterWGpartners along their cooperation in the data collection and analysis process DTM and partners can use it jointly Looking at the information need DTM coordinators and partners can select the questions for the questionnaire among those in the Field Companion after information needs are clearly…

Collecting feedback from users is vital to keep DTM results relevant over time and is an important step of a DTM Commonly used Process Various options are available to facilitate the agreement between DTM and Data Users on, modalities for collecting feedback,  Also as, managing feedback, will need specific tools a tool piloted in the field is shared as an example  After acting on the feedback DTM will ensure such changes are communicated to users, Modalities for this communication, need also to be agreed, Modalities for collecting feedback, Feedback can be collected on various issues eg general feedback on products or specific datasetsinformation or phrasing of questions or modalities of implementation It is important to agree with users on modalities and include instructions on how feedback can be provided in all DTM products eg contact details for feedback or in what meeting feedback can be provided   , Online surveys, provide analysable and manageable results to collect feedback on products while bilateral discussions can provide additional input for more indepth understanding of challenges and possible solutions To collect, feedback on specific informationdatasets, DTM teams should not be framing the discussion around the question in the questionnaire  It is useful to start the conversation looking at the expected output the analysis DTM teams can show to data users either the report or if it is not yet available the visualization of the expected results This will clarify the form and content of the result and accurately direct the conversation on what…, bilateral conversations or small meetings with sectoral experts and protection colleagues,   Engaging, sectoral colleagues in enumerators training, has been successful in ensuring that feedback on implementation modalities was acted upon in addition to achieving a better understanding of specific sectoral concepts and purpose of questions by enumerators, Tracking feedback, It is important, to track feedback clarify reasons for requested changes and actions taken in response, A tool providing instructions on Providing Collecting and Acting on Useful feedback and how to track and followup on the feedback, Communicating feedback, It is very useful to inform users of how their input was considered and show them the changes made This should also be done when input could not be accommodated so that the users understand the reasons behind such decision  Some modalities for such communications experimented are emails to partners presentations at clusters intercluster and IMWG meetings including a standing agenda point on DTM…, Available Tools, To manage feedback instructions and template used in the field is available on Providing Collecting and Acting on Useful feedback in   httpsdtmiomintdtmpartnerstoolkitcapturingfeedbackandadjusting  

Data for Urgent Action, Partners, need specific datasets right away, even before data is analysed by DTM DTM should therefore develop a Process for Urgent Action When designing DTMs internal urgent action process it is important to differentiate between information that must be immediately reported to DTM Management because it requires organizational urgent action such as safety risks to humanitarian staff increased protection risks that will affect…, Examples, Protection Incidents Requiring LifeSaving Urgent Action, DTM does not seek to obtain information on specific protection incidents or individual cases of violence abuse or neglect In some circumstances however details of a protection incident are disclosed sensitive information is shared or a request to support a victimsurvivor of violence abuse or exploitation may reach a DTM enumerator It is important to remember that DTM is not responsible to…, Information Requiring Organizational Urgent Action, In many cases the information requiring Organizational Urgent Action must be only shared through bilateral datasharing mechanisms that safeguard the confidentiality of data It is therefore important to discuss with partners when developing data collection tools Questionnaire and Data Analysis Plan dissemination modality of each dataset so that DTM is able to identify what information should be…, Available Tools, The Guide to Developing an Urgent Action Process in httpsdtmiomintdtmpartnerstoolkitdatasharingguidelines Data Sharing in httpsdtmiomintdtmpartnerstoolkitdatasharing Data Sharing forms in httpsdtmiomintdtmpartnerstoolkitdtmdatasharingforms Data Sharing guidelines in httpsdtmiomintdtmpartnerstoolkitdatasharingguidelines Safely responding to incident disclosure in…

DTM and other data collection systems can be used to complement each other Data House DTM and Partners can shift the approach from competition to complementarity using their datasets and systems to provide different types of needed information to decisionmakers help verify each others results fill each others gaps remedy to each others necessary limitations, Differences in datasets can be used to gain a better understanding of the issues, when a genuine professional and scientific approach is used and presumption around own data is let go by all sides , Strengths and Limitations of DTM MSLA, DTM and Partners should both be clear that all methodologies including DTM MultiSectoral Location assessment have strengths and limitations  DTM MSLA is not a Sectoral Needs Assessment tool It does not interview individuals or HH and DTM enumerators and key informants are not sectoral experts  DTM questions should be designed to be answered by nonsectoral experts in a way that results can be used…, Available Tools, Handout Methods and Information in httpsdtmiomintdtmpartnerstoolkitothertools0 It helps DTM and Partners reach a shared understanding of how data collected at different level of measurementanalysis provide different information and how each method of data collection should be used for a specific level of measurementanalysis Frequently Asked Questions on DTM for clusters In English French and…

Since 2004 DTM Mobility Tracking has contributes to InterAgency analysis in various ways for example sharing their datasets on population and Sex and Age Disaggregated Data at location level with OCHA authorities and Partners For information on how DTM collects SADD see DTM Guidance on Data collection on Sex and Age Disaggregated Data providing multisectoral information on needs resources and…, Available Tools, DTM Guidance on Data collection on Sex and Age Disaggregated Data  httpsdtmiomintdtmpartnerstoolkitpopulationdata   A detailed guidance is available on the DTMPartners Toolkit to help identify what datasets can be used for each InterSectoral Analysis product Using DTM data to support Joint Needs Analysis in the interagency context A Guidance for DTM coordinators in …

DTM for Cash, DTM worked with Global  Cash  WG  to identify information needed for analysis and response that DTM can collect through the methodologies that DTM field teams use They also jointly developed, short guidance, and, presentations, that can, help DTM and Partners in the field, better work together to collect and use data for sectoral and intersectoral response Information commonly needed for Cash  are included in the DTM Field Companion for Cash formatted as a Data Analysis Plan it includes suggested phrasing of, questions, and options for, reply, as well as descriptive, analysis, and possible, use of data, for each information need DTM Field Companion for Cash is available in EXCEL and in PDF In the pdf version one information need is detailed in each page while in the excel version one information need is detailed in each row The information is identical on both versions DTM and Global Cash WG colleagues developed joint guidance on Using DTM to collect data for Cash    , Available Tools, DTM Field Companions include specific information needs that Global experts identified for most sectors httpsdtmiomintdtmpartnerstoolkitfieldcompanionsectoralquestionslocationassessmentt Field companion for Cash is available in two formats PDF one page one question   httpsdtmiomintdtmpartnerstoolkitfieldcompanionpdf EXCEL one row one question httpsdtmiomintdtmpartnerstoolkitfieldcompanionexcel…

DTM Field Companion for Child Protection CP, DTM worked with Global CP Area of Responsibility to identify information needed for analysis and response that DTM can collect through the methodologies that DTM field teams use They also jointly developed, short guidance, and, presentations, that can, help DTM and Partners in the field, better work together to collect and use data for sectoral and intersectoral response Information commonly needed for CP are included in the DTM Field Companion for CP formatted as a Data Analysis Plan it includes suggested phrasing of, questions, and options for, reply, as well as descriptive, analysis, and possible, use of data, for each information need DTM Field Companion for CP is available in EXCEL   and in PDF In the pdf version one information need is detailed in each page while in the excel version one information need is detailed in each row The information is identical on both versions DTM and Global CP Area of Responsibility colleagues developed joint guidance on how to use DTM data for CP The detailed CP AoR…, video, explaining how to collect useful data for Disability Inclusion and an, ELearning module, are also available at the links below  , Available Tools, CP Analysis Framework  httpsdtmiomintdtmpartnerstoolkitanalyticalframeworks  DTM Field Companions include specific information needs that Global experts identified for most sectors httpsdtmiomintdtmpartnerstoolkitfieldcompanionsectoralquestionslocationassessmentt Field companion on Child Protection is available in two formats PDF one page one question  …

IM and DTM for Disability Inclusion, DTM worked with Global experts on Disability Inclusion to map the information needs for inclusive response and identify the appropriate methods and sources for each information need The result is the InterAgency DecisionMaking Tree on Collection of data on disability inclusion in humanitarian action An ELearning module is available to all on IOM ECampus Platform In addition DTM and global…, questions, and options for, reply, as well as descriptive, analysis, and possible, use of data, for each information need DTM Field Companion for Disability Inclusion is available in EXCEL  and in PDF   In the pdf version one information need is detailed in each page while in the excel version one information need is detailed in each row The information is identical on both versions DTM and Global experts also jointly developed, short guidance, and, presentations, that can, help DTM and Partners in the field, better work together to collect and use data for sectoral and intersectoral response   The 3pager guide is aimed at Sectoral colleagues including CCCM Child Protection Education GBV Health Protection Shelter and WASH The Guide Using DTM to collect data for Disability Inclusion  and the presentation that colleagues can use and adjust to their context In addition a, video, explaining how to collect useful data for Disability Inclusion a training and an, ELearning module, are also available at the links below  , Available Tools, DTM Field Companions include specific information needs that Global experts identified for most sectors httpsdtmiomintdtmpartnerstoolkitfieldcompanionsectoralquestionslocationassessmentt Field companion for Disability Inclusion is available in two formats PDF one page one question   httpsdtmiomintdtmpartnerstoolkitfieldcompanionpdf EXCEL one row one question…

DTM for Education, DTM can provide information to Education colleagues to complement the clusters own assessment see J oint Education Needs Assessment Toolkit  and information from other sources DTM worked with Global Education Cluster to identify information needed for analysis and response that DTM can collect through the methodologies that DTM field teams use They also jointly developed, short guidance, and, presentations, that can, help DTM and Partners in the field, better work together to collect and use data for sectoral and intersectoral response Information commonly needed for Education are included in the DTM Field Companion for Education formatted as a Data Analysis Plan it includes suggested phrasing of, questions, and options for, reply, as well as descriptive, analysis, and possible, use of data, for each information need DTM Field Companion for Education is available in EXCEL   and in PDF In the pdf version one information need is detailed in each page while in the excel version one information need is detailed in each row The information is identical on both versions DTM and Global Education Cluster colleagues developed joint guidance on how to use DTM data for Education and an…, Available Tools, Analysis Framework for Education httpsdtmiomintdtmpartnerstoolkitanalyticalframeworks DTM Field Companions include specific information needs that Global experts identified for most sectors httpsdtmiomintdtmpartnerstoolkitfieldcompanionsectoralquestionslocationassessmentt Field companion for Education is available in two formats PDF one page one question  …

DTM for Food Security, DTM worked with Global Partners to identify information needed for analysis and response that DTM can collect through the methodologies that DTM field teams use They also jointly developed, short guidance, and, presentations, that can, help DTM and Partners in the field, better work together to collect and use data for sectoral and intersectoral response Information commonly needed for Food Security  are included in the DTM Field Companion formatted as a Data Analysis Plan it includes suggested phrasing of, questions, and options for, reply, as well as descriptive, analysis, and possible, use of data, for each information need DTM Field Companion for Food Security  is available in EXCEL and in Pdf In the pdf version one information need is detailed in each page while in the excel version one information need is detailed in each row The information is identical on both versions  ,  Available Tools, An introduction to the field companion and how to use it is in httpsdtmiomintdtmpartnerstoolkitfieldcompanionsectoralquestionslocationassessment DTM Field Companions include specific information needs that Global experts identified for most sectors httpsdtmiomintdtmpartnerstoolkitfieldcompanionsectoralquestionslocationassessmentt Field companion is available for Food Security in two formats PDF…

IM for Counter Trafficking in Emergencies, IOM Protection colleagues developed the guide for Information Management for Counter Trafficking in Emergencies It is available in three languages   English French Spanish  A training composed of 5 sessions is based on the guide httpsdtmiomintdtmpartnerstoolkitsectoralsessionsdtmcoordinators A summary video on IM for CTiE is available in  httpsyoutube5AWKNbiySVY  Before including CTiE indicators…

 , DTM Partners are DTM Data Users and Humanitarian Responders, Partner, is intended as any organization group or institution that uses DTM data for humanitarian response Partners can be Cluster and Areas of Responsibility AoR Coordinators Clusters and AoR members and IMOs Intersectoral WGs and other WGs HCT UN agencies NGOs Red Cross other organizations authorities service providers and IOM Programmes Partners