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What is it about?

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The first function

The first of the 6+1 functions of the WASH Coordination platform as defined by the Inter Agency Standing Commitee (IASC) is to “support service delivery”, by setting up a platform

that ensures that services delivered by partners

allowing partners to 1) deliver services to the beneficiaries

are driven by the

according to a Humanitarian Response Plan and the WASH sector/cluster strategic priorities

,

; and

avoiding

2) avoid duplication. Depending on the context, the coordination platform will have to be set up

(sudden onset emergency, non-cluster activated countries),

or strengthened

(protracted emergency, cluster-activated countries)

. In both cases, the WASH sector/cluster coordinator (WCC) works hand in hand with the Information Management Officer (IMO) to achieve all coordination requirements set up by the IASC, 

GWC

OCHA, GWC and relevant governmental authorities. 

What are the objectives?

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Provide a platform

to partners

that ensures

service

delivery of WASH services to the affected population is driven by the

Humanitarian Response Plan and

strategic priorities

Develop mechanisms to eliminate duplication of service delivery

, and that use of available resources is maximized




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At least, you should do…

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titleGWC Minimum Requirements

  • Cluster/sector at national level is adequately

    staffed and is proportional to the size of the needs for coordination.

    staffed 

  • Cluster/sector at national level has a Term of Reference

    outlining the structure, architecture, roles and responsibilities and minimum participating requirements of the platform.

  • Cluster/sector meetings are organised

    WITH

    with minutes and action points

    and frequency and structure of meetings is in-line with needs for coordination.

  • Strategic decisions for the cluster / sector are taken by a group of partners representing the interest of all the WASH Stakeholders

    involved in the response (for instance, a Strategic Advisory Group).When Sub-national clusters/sector platforms ARE established, there are clear

  • There are clear sub-national focal points or

    sub-national

    coordinators in place where relevant.

  • Information sharing platform established.

  • Activity reporting form is established (

    website, file sharing or humanitarianresponse.info).

    4W or something similar).

  • Information management capacity exists to map operational presence and activities of partners.

Click here to get the full list of Minimum Requirements, guidance and assessment tools and methodology. 



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