Shelter

COORDINATION

• MSNA 2024: as multi sectoral need assessment couldn’t be conducted, shelter sector adopted an alternative methodology to inform 2024 MSNA. The process started with 1) aligning 2023 PiN and Severity to the ‘Shelter Severity Classification’ approach introduced by GSC, 2) integrating SERNA outcomes and EQ intensity scale in the outcomes, 3) applying ‘Delphi Methodology’ to validate the data through surveying the views of identified expert panels.
• HRP 2023: consultations between ISC and Government is led by OCHA and MoFAE, SNFI sector went through consultations with the line Ministry (MoLAE) on SNFI chapters in both HRP and EQ annex, the final draft was shared with both OCHA and MoLAE.
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RESOURCE MOBILIZATION

• SHF 1^st Standard Allocation: 30 MUSD is allocated to mitigate winter conditions in underserved areas encompassing a multisectoral approach to early recovery/resilience in areas of high need, the allocation is designed to address emergency winterization response with 10 MUSD, while 20 MUSD is allocated for long-term multi-sector projects. This allocation strategy was completely designed by the ISC group, sector coordinators identified the sub-objectives, the activities, methodologies for targeting and prioritization, and approaches for multi-sectoral interventions.
• Echo HIP Consultation: SNFI sector at WoS level along with the remaining sectors participated in ECHO’s consultations to inform ECHO 2024 strategy. Shelter sector focused on sustainable assistance, best technical practices, incorporating cash modality, and capacity building. The sector highlighted the major gaps such as instability, localized emergencies, and shortage of power.
• Mapping of Capacity Building: The sector mapped out the key capacity building topics that partners believe are necessary to enhance shelter response. The key topics are categorized under three main areas: coordination, technical guidelines, and IM & Reporting. The outcomes of the survey will inform planning capacity building sessions.

Noon-food Items

COORDINATION

• MSNA 2023: as multi sectoral need assessment couldn’t be conducted in 2023, shelter and NFI [SNFI] sectors adopted a hybrid methodology to determine humanitarian needs for 2024. The process includes: 1) determining preliminary [2023] needs by integrating MSNA 2022 into the ‘Shelter Severity Classification [SSC]’ framework, 2) overlaying Syria Earthquake Rapid Needs Assessment [SERNA] and EQ intensity [Richter scale] on SSC outcome and 3) validating the revised outcome through an expert panel members identified across the country via Delphi Methodology.
• SHF 1^st Standard Allocation: An envelope of USD 30M is allocated to meet critical humanitarian needs in underserved areas for the impending 2023-24 winter season. The allocation adopted a multisectoral approach with an aim to address early recovery/ resilience needs by assigning USD 10M to emergency life-saving winterization response and UDS 20M to enhance the resilience of communities/ HHs. NFI sector was assigned USD 2M for life-saving emergency interventions.
• Deir-ez-Zor Contingency Plan: To address the humanitarian needs resulting from the hostilities in Deir-ez-Zor region, Inter-Sector Coordination [ISC] coordinated with relevant stakeholders and developed multiple scenarios. As per the most likely scenario [#1] 200,000 people are estimated to be affected with more 61,000 people being displaced. NFI sector response focussed on preparedness [by mobilising contingency stock] and response to displaced people with life-saving core NFIs. The contingency plan is envisaged to meet the needs of the affected people within three months of the start of confrontations.
• Updated sector catalogue:  Catalogue is aimed at providing direction to sector partners on the minimum standards/ specifications of NFIs that should be adhered to while planning and implementing NFI response across Syria.  Items described in the catalogue are based on the global technical standards and market availably of locally sourced items. A technical working group (task force) was formed on 15 August to review the proposed specs and unit costing.

RESPONSE

• Core NFI Response: During 3^rd quarter, sector partners reached over 160K vulnerable people with provision of Core NFIs across 12 Governorates, with Aleppo & Deir ez-Zor being the areas with highest coverage. The total funding requirement for Core NFI interventions in 2023 stands at USD 196M.
• Winter 2023-24 Planning: The sector has initiated planning for provision of lifesaving and life sustaining winter NFIs to overcome hard weather conditions. It is estimated that 2.7M people would need winter NFIs during 2023-24 with the sector’s capacity being acutely limited to meet these critical needs.