ANNEX 1 . 81 MI 5.2: Contextual analysis (shared where possible) applied to shape the intervention designs and implementation Score Overall MI Rating Satisfactory Overall MI score 2.4 Element 1: Intervention designs contain a clear statement that positions the intervention within the operating context 3 Element 2: Context statement has been developed jointly with partners N/A Element 3: Context analysis contains reference to gender issues, where relevant 2 Element 4: Context analysis contains reference to environmental sustainability and climate change issues, where relevant Element 5: Context analysis contains reference to governance issues, including conflict and fragility, where relevant Element 6: Evidence of reflection points with partner(s) that take note of any significant changes in context MI 5.2 Analysis 1 4 2 Source document UNRWA undertakes regular contextual analysis to support the design of and inform the monitoring and reporting of its programmes. The fact that many of UNRWA’s approximate 30,000 staff are Palestine refugees themselves ensures the agency’s programmes are rooted in a strong understanding of the historical, political, cultural and social context within which UNRWA works. UNRWA staff are wellsighted on the operating context and conflict and fragility but there is limited focus on analysis regarding environmental sustainability and climate change in the design, implementation and reporting on interventions. At a programme level, for education MLA, Classroom Observation, and Perception Surveys are analysed in each Field context. Lessons learned are then considered in the preparation of the Field specific Education portions of the Annual Operational Plans (AOPs). Field Specific projects, such as the Education in Emergencies approach are developed reflecting such analysis. 6, 32, 36, 47, 56, 58, The agency has strived to develop a “protection reflex” at all levels of the Agency, and there have been 143 clear efforts made through protection audits and other mechanisms to ensure that protection needs are analysed, and protection principles incorporated in all stages of programme cycle management. Gender analysis is undertaken and there is specific guidance for this but often focuses on numbers rather than analysis through a gender equality and women’s empowerment lens. UNRWA does reflect on changes in context as part of dialogue with partners; although this appears to happen on a piecemeal basis rather than systematically with partners. Positive examples include planning and RSS co-leading strategic planning workshops for the Syria response whereby it invited UNHCR and the Syrian Centre for Policy Research to reflect on programme options and conflict sensitive approaches. The Agency also has a long-term, strategic relationship with UNHCR, which is the Agency responsible for the protection of Palestine refugees outside of UNRWA areas of operations. MI 5.2 Evidence confidence High confidence