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For pooled emergency funds such as CERF or CBPF, an un-earmarked envelop budget allowance is given to the HC for the whole response. The HC decides of the sharing of this envelop on how to distribute this un-earmarked amount between each sector or between HRP's strategic objectives. It is the responsibility of the WASH cluster/sector coordinator to ensure WASH priorities are considered by the HC in this process. The WASH cluster/sector coordinator is not in direct contact with the HC: this advocacy must be done , as other cluster coordinators, build a case through UNICEF and the inter-cluster group for a contribution to the WASH overall budget.
Advocate for pre-allocation of non-pooled funds for the WASH response
Not all emergency funds are centralized, some donors also allocate funds directly to aid agencies. The WASH Cluster coordinator should be in contact with all potential donors for the WASH response. He/she They should regularly communicate to them the response strategy, priorities , and overall updates. They must be made aware of possible funding gaps that they could address.
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Support partners' concept notes and proposals development
Depending on their time and the context, it is a good practice for WASH sector/cluster coordinator to stay in close contact with and available for the partners to ensure their proposals (pooled funds and others) are aligned with defined response strategy and provide them with advice when needed. Strong concept note notes and proposal proposals received by donors in the aftermath of a crisis will impact positively the WASH sector funding.
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