UNICEF Niger response for displaced children and women from North-East Nigeria (as of 14 April 2015)

HUMAN RESOURCES: SCALING UP OF UNICEF PRESENCE IN THE FIELD

• One UNICEF focal point in Diffa since 2013, in charge of monitoring UNICEF emergency response at sub-national level.

• HR support from Maradi Zonal Office and Niamey Office in Health, Nutrition, Protection, WASH, Education, Communication.

• Child Protection support from the Child Protection Rapid Response Team to coordinate the Child Protection sub Cluster.

• Support of the Swiss Development Cooperation for deployment of WASH expert in Diffa. • Ongoing recruitment for Education, Protection, Health/Nutrition experts for Diffa team.

• Regular joint missions from UNICEF Maradi and Niamey