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The Cluster response tracking systems will feed into overarching response tracking systems maintained by OCHA and UNICEF, which will vary slightly from context to context. It is critical to clarify information requirements, format, and frequency, and to factor this into the Cluster’s system design.Reference Reference and support materials are maintained both by OCHA and the UNICEF (as CLA), and are avaiable on line (see useful key external weblinks below):Where possible UNICEF Humanitarian Performance Monitoring indicators should be aligned with the WASH SOF or HRP indicators, this can allow the use of the Cluster W-tool for activity reporting, and thus minimise reporting obligations for partners. It is a good practice to align the WASH core and strategic indicators to the UNICEF reporting system, to minimize the number of indicators to be informed.
Disseminate response updates to relevant audience
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Websites | See WASH Operational website section in Information Management chapter. |
| Many organisations are using social media as part of their overall dissemination strategy. Social media such as twitter can be very useful in emergency situations. |
SMS | In some emergency situations where connection is limited, SMS may be the best way to share data, both in sending and receiving information. There are many service providers specifically targeting humanitarian situations. Consult on best practice with colleagues, many responders have experience in using SMS in countries prone to disasters. Beware of hidden costs. |
URL Shorteners | It is often necessary to share links to various websites or document repository. The links may be long and not easy to managed. Use a URL shortener to create a shorter link to completed web addressed. for instance, in first phase emergency, you display a short URL on a white board during a cluster meeting that partners can copy on their notebook and use back in the office to download documents. |
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- OCHA Humanitarian Monitoring resources can be found here
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- UNICEF Humanitarian Performance Monitoring Toolkit contains useful examples and approaches, notably to quality monitoring, and can be found here
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