TOPS/FSN Network Food Security Conference

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TOPS/FSN Network Food Security Conference September 19-23, 2011 Maputo, Mozambique an integrated information management system Slide 2 Content Slide 3 1.1 Introduction McAID is a software database system. The title is the short form of Mother and Child Aid. It is developed by the Management Information System (MIS) unit of the USAID funded Food Security program of Save the Children’s Bangladesh Country Office. It is an electronic centralized tracking and reporting system that facilitates program management to monitor program achievements over the program LOA. 1. About McAID Slide 4 1. About McAID 1.2. McAID Generations 1.2.1 McAID (2004-2010) It was first developed during the Jibon-O-Jibika (DAP) program where it was primarily used for program beneficiary registration, MCHN service delivery, food distribution and warehouse inventory records throughout the program period. 1.2.2 New Generation McAID (2010+) McAID system structure has been revised and introduced to operate for the newly awarded Food Security (MYAP) program called Nobo Jibon (2010-2015) considering the operational perspectives related to hardware availability, involvement of non-specialist staff at the community levels, and improved data communication protocols. Slide 5 2. CURRENT USES 2.1 Data Gathering Beneficiary Registration Volunteer Registration Service Records Food Distribution Commodity Accounting Progress Monitoring Monitoring Check List McAID system is currently in use for the following primary data gathering needs - Slide 6 2. CURRENT USES 2.2 Data Sharing across Operations 2.2.1 Beneficiary Registration for Service Delivery Program beneficiaries for all interventions under Nobo Jibon are registered by using Smartphones, and receive a unique ID for tracking them throughout the program period. Volunteer (VHC) visits beneficiary HH and fills out selection format FF fills out registration format where network is not available FF filters appropriate selections VHC handovers selection format to FF Field Facilitator (FF) visits HH based on information on the selection format Field Facilitator validates data provided by VHC through physical verification 16 digit Identification number produced by McAID database. Service Slide 7 2. CURRENT USES 2.2 Data Sharing across Operations 2.2.2 Service Delivery and Food Distribution For all program beneficiaries receiving program support based on criteria set in the program proposal and/or operational guidelines. Primary inputs are recorded by field-based staff such as Field Facilitators. Eligible beneficiaries receiving food rations as a conditional transfer on a monthly basis. Primary inputs are recorded by the staff designated as Field Officer-Commodity or Food Distributors. Service sessions are conducted on a monthly basis at community level Service