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Lead the implementation of WASH
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assessments or train partners to do it
The coordination platform is sometimes responsible to lead WASH assessments and is frequently in charge of delivering training for partners on assessment methodologies. WASH coordination platform staff must be competent to carry out WASH assessments, from design and data collection, to analysis and reporting.
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Set the objectives and scope
Define in a TOR (see xxx in Assessment TOR template in the Key Guidance and ToolsTools section) including the research questions, the geographical areas and population groups to be covered. Detail your information needs, focusing generally on the needs and vulnerabilities of affected people, but also on aspects related to access, operational feasibility and response modalities, etc. Set the timeframe of the assessment and the information products that will be produced.
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Develop a list of indicators that will allow you to meet the information needs identified in the previous steps. In any case, remember to include the WASH core indicators. The GWC has developed an indicator and question bank (see in the key guidance and tools section) that that you can use to develop your own list.
For each indicator, explain how it will be aggregated/disaggregated, and what type of analysis you want to run. This process is usually done by building a matrix called Analysis plan. This matrix will help making sure that all data required for the analysis are collected, that no time is wasted in collecting unnecessary data, and will guide the analysis process. See example/template of analysis plan template in xxx Key Guidance and Tools section.
Once you have set the indicators, formulate the questions that will be asked to the respondents to gather the data. Remember that questions should be as brief as possible, simple-worded, and not leading towards pre-defined answers. Again, you can use the GWC indicator and question bank to develop relevant questions.
Data is more and more collected through mobile data collection systems, such as Kobo and ODK: this allows easier data management. In the key guidance and tools section you mobile data collection section above, you will find guidance on how to set up and use mobile data collection systems.
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