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In addition to financial resource mobilisation, the nutrition cluster is also instrumental in coordinating the mobilisation of nutrition supplies for humanitarian contexts. Procurement of supplies and equipment can sometimes be overlooked in the broader resource mobilisation process. However, robust supply chains are an essential component of nutrition in emergency programming and can often be a limiting factor to the successful implementation and scale-up of an emergency nutrition response.
Learning objectives
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
- Explain the responsibilities of the nutrition cluster coordinator team and other key stakeholders in the coordination of nutrition supplies
- List the types of nutrition supplies that might be needed for nutrition programmes in humanitarian crises, where they can be sourced and some of the factors that affect their procurement
- Identify common challenges and barriers related to procurement for nutrition programming in emergencies
Audience
This module is an introductory-level course aimed at anyone who is interested in developing skills and knowledge in nutrition cluster coordination in humanitarian contexts, and who needs to engage with humanitarian architecture on this topic. It is part of the recommended learning path for sub-national nutrition cluster coordinators aiming to progress to national-level roles.
Length
It should take you about 25 minutes to complete this self-paced course.
Methodology
This course is composed of a single short self-paced animated module, including various examples and activities.
Structure
Introduction
Lesson 1: Responsibilities for the procurement of supplies
10 mins
Lesson 2: Sourcing supplies, equipment and commodities for humanitarian nutrition programmes
8 mins
Lesson 3: Common challenges and barriers related to procurement for nutrition programming in emergencies
3 mins
Summary
Contact details
For technical issues, you can contact https://www.nutritioncluster.net/Ask_question