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The OCHA Policy Instruction on ResponseCountry Offices includes several pre-approved cost plans and organigrams for different sized offices. These should be seen as the minimum size and composition of an IM unit. In practice, IM units vary enormously. The table below compares the number of IMOs in pre-approved cost plans with actual IM staffing in 2017/8. It is up to the Head of an IMU to make a case to a HoO to provide adequate capacity.
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Discuss IM expectations with HoO and translate into an IM strategy and work plan based on office size
Determine short term vs long term needs (often more staff is needed to scale up a response and fewer to maintain)
Identify potential IM capacity in the country (strong capacity would allow for more national staff)
Identify potential partners (iMMAP, REACH) willingness to support.
Develop short-term IM staff plan
Develop longer term IM staff plan - keep in mind that recruitment of a fixed term international staff will take at least 6 months)
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