Syrian Arab Republic

Emergency Telecommunications

Contact

Shahan ARAQUADIR
WFP
Balamine Ouattara
WFP
  • Requirements ($)
    $0.8 million
  • Coverage
    173%
  • Unmet ($)
    $-609,290

Cluster/sector Objectives

1

Provide common secure telecommunications,voice and data connectivity services to humanitarian partners.

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2

Lead inter-agency emergency telecommunications coordination and information sharing to support the operational needs of humanitarian partners

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3

Build capacity of humanitarian partners and strengthen the ability to ensure safety of staff and assets in the field

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4

Provide targeted assistance to national NGOs that demonstrate a need for telecommunications assistance beyond their organizational capacity

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Cluster/sector activities and indicators

22-Sep-2024


Cluster/sector activities and indicators

Indicator Unit Target Measure
CA1: Support an effective response through the provision of emergency telecommunications and data communications services to humanitarian partners throughout Syria and the surrounding countries in 15 common operational areas
IN1: # of UN operational areas where common secure telecommunications (radio) networks have been upgraded
Areas
15
No data
CA2: Deploy connectivity services in new operational hubs
IN1: # of connectivity services deployed in new operational hubs
Services
4
No data
CA3: Expand VHF/UHF radio network in common operational areas
IN1: # of new VHF/UHF radio networks established in common operational areas
Numbers
4
No data
CA4: Provide an online platform for information sharing and coordination
IN1: ETC web portal operational with secure member access and regular updates posted.
Reports
No data
No data
CA5: Prepare Information Management (IM) products and convene coordination meetings across the WoS region."
IN1: # of IM products (maps, situation reports, etc.) produced and shared via email, task forces, OPweb, Reliefweb and on the ETC platform.
Reports
30
No data
CA6: Lead coordination amongst humanitarian partners to ensure the delivery of data and secure telecommunications services
IN1: # of global and local ETC coordination meetings conducted.
Meetings
18
No data
CA7: Installation of radio repeaters and fully manned radio rooms to increase emergency telecommunication services in all UN operational areas and to enhance the safety and security of humanitarian staff
IN1: # of radio repeaters installed to support UN operations and humanitarian staff
Radio rooms
No data
No data
IN2: # of fully manned radio rooms in support of UN operations and humanitarian staff
No data
No data
CA8: Deliver ETC Communication technical training in 2019
IN1: # of humanitarian personnel who receive training
Staff
30
No data
CA9: Provide dedicated ICT helpdesk support personnel at hubs by serving the Syria response
IN1: # of times personnel supported through ICT helpdesk
No data
No data
CA10: Provide regular maintenance/trainings to keep ETC services fully functional
IN1: # of times ETC services maintained
Services
No data
No data
IN2: # of times staff trained on ETC service maintenance
Staff
No data
No data
CA11: Provide support services to other agencies and SARC, namely Helpdesk/Technical Assistance, radio installations, radio training, radio programming and radio troubleshooting;
IN1: # of support services and troubleshooting provided to other agencies
Services
No data
No data