Safeguarding in the humanitarian context

Disaster Management

1. How will we track Outcome Indicators? Baseline survey- During the inception phase a full baseline study will be instituted in Mberengwa district. In other 3 districts (Gutu, Buhera & Bulilima) we will use the terminal evaluation report and annual reports & reviews to provide baseline information. Annual surveys- Oxfam conducts annual surveys to measure progress made towards achievement of outcome level results. Annual reviews- These are also conducted annually and provides relevant data and information with regards to progress on outcome indicators. These are done together with stakeholders. End of project review workshop- This will be conducted together with all stakeholders and vital information on progress on outcome indicators is shared then consolidated by Oxfam MEAL function. Terminal evaluation- This will be instituted during the last quarter of the final year of implementation (2025). A survey will be conducted by external consultants to measure progress on outcome indicators.

2. How will we track Output indicators? Indicator tracking tool- This is normally updated quarterly. Information that feeds into the tracker is usually from quarterly progress reports and quarterly field visits to verify and confirming shared results. Monthly reports- These are prepared and shared by implementing partners on a monthly basis and provide vital information on the progress of activities implemented. Consolidated monthly reports provide information on progress on output indicators.

3. Role of stakeholders in tracking indicators Mobilisation - Stakeholders including AGRITEX, Min of Women Affairs and other government departments play an important role in mobilising communities during data collection processes. Data collection- Under ICSP , stakeholders were helpful in collecting primary data from the targeted districts during baseline, mid-term, outcome harvesting and terminal evaluation. We look forward to continue with the same arrangement. Results verification - After data analysis, stakeholders play an important role of verifying the results since they are resident in the targeted districts. Validation of results - After verification, stakeholders can validate statistics or information being used to track certain indicators.

4. Safeguarding & Safe programming Sida and Oxfam are firmly committed to actively prevent and respond to sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH)

5. What is Safeguarding? Safeguarding in Oxfam is a set of procedures, measures, and practices to ensure that Oxfam upholds its commitment to prevent, respond to, and protect individuals from harm committed by staff and related personnel . In Oxfam, we focus on (a) Sexual exploitation & abuse (b) Sexual harassment and (c) Child abuse . We do this by listening to those who are affected; responding sensitively and safely when harm or allegations of harm occur; learning from every case. Safeguarding is core to Oxfam’s values and a key priority across all teams, offices, projects, and operations to ensure safe, quality, accountable programming.

6. Oxfam Safeguarding Core-Standards Core Standard 1 . A Safeguarding Plan is established 01 Core Standard 2 . Trained Safeguarding Focal Points (SGFP) are present in all offices 02 Core Standard 3 . The Oxfam Code of Conduct is signed by all employees and related personnel 03 Core Standard 4 . Safe Recruitment and Screening processes are in place. 04 Core Standard 5 . Regular and appropriate SG training is provided to all employees and related personnel 05

7. Core standards cont’d Core Standard 6. Safeguarding reporting and responding procedures are in place in all offices Core Standard 7 . Community based feedback and complaint mechanisms are established. Core Standard 8 . Partners adhere to One Oxfam Safeguarding Policies and Safeguarding Core Standards. Core Standard 9 . Safeguarding risk assessment and management practices are established. Core Standard 10 . Procedures for handling images and personal information are established

8. Safe Programming Framework Safe to Participate All people affected by our project can participate safely SAFE PROGRAMMING Safe from us SAFEGUARDING Safe from others PROTECTION

9. Common risks to consider for Safe Programming Sexual exploitation & abuse (always include this one) Data management Tension between different groups Robbery Violence against women Diversion of aid to armed actors

10. Common risks cont’d Creating unrealistic expectations Health and safety problems Undermining effective local structures Empowering abusive leaders Environmental harm