UNICEF, Strengthening WASH Response in Humanitarian Action – Geneva, 2016

Progetto concluso

The expert seconded to the Global WASH Cluster (GWC) coordination unit in EMOPS Geneva will contribute to ensuring predictable, timely and effective WASH response by the WASH cluster partners in humanitarian crises through direct and indirect field support, inter alia by ensuring that  the GWC meets its obligation in term of supporting national sector coordination mechanisms for effective collective emergency response.

Paese/Regione Tema Periodo Budget
Mondo
Assistenza umanitaria & RRC
Acqua

Efficacia umanitaria
Acqua potabile e strutture igieniche elementari (WASH) (til 2016)
Politica del settore idrico
Assistenza materiale
01.01.2016 - 31.12.2016
CHF 200'000
Contesto

The cluster approach was adopted to increase the effectiveness of humanitarian responses. It clarifies the respective roles and responsibilities of the various agencies and provides a framework for partnership among host governments, local authorities, humanitarian actors, local civil society agencies and affected populations. Globally, UNICEF is responsible for leading the water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) cluster.

Obiettivi

The overall goal of this positon funded by SDC is to support UNICEF in its role of Gloabl WASH Cluster Coordinator. Since 2013, the team was renamed Field Support Team (FST) to ensure increased efficiency and quality and streamlining of the GWC operational support to National WASH platforms. The initial structure was reviewed and there should be 10 people based in Geneva. As it stands only 5 people have been identified so far, and this funding will partly fill  the gap of skilled people.

Gruppi target

All partners of UNICEF, and more globally all humanitarian actors active in the Water and Sanitation sector, which provide emergency assistance after a natural disaster or during a conflict situation. This can include local authorities, local and international NGOs as well as other UN agencies.

Effetti a medio termine

Activities related to the GWC are effectively coordinated and activities harmonised through the development of integrated strategies, workplans;

Effective coordination and technical tools are in place to develop UNICEF’s leadership of the WASH cluster.

Risultati

Risultati principali attesi:  

The effectiveness of the GWC response is improved, either through direct support during acute emergencies or indirectly by enhancing the local response mechanisms through trainings and preparedness initiatives.


Direzione/Ufficio responsabile DSC
Credito Aiuto umanitario
Partner del progetto Partner contrattuale
Organizzazione delle Nazioni Unite (ONU)
  • Fondo delle Nazioni Unite per l’infanzia


Coordinamento con altri progetti e attori

Central in this position as it implies improvement of the global coordination mechanism.

Budget Fase in corso Budget Svizzera CHF   200'000 Budget svizzero attualmente già speso CHF   200'000
Fasi del progetto Fase 3 01.12.2018 - 31.08.2019   (Completed)

Fase 1 01.01.2016 - 31.12.2016   (Completed)