Recommended good practices for the minimum structure of coordination teams at country level

The main purpose of this document is to support UNICEF as a Cluster Lead Agency in meeting cluster accountabilities.

As adequate staffing of a cluster/Area of Responsibility (AoR)/sector is one of UNICEF’s core accountabilities, this document provides recommended practices for minimum structure of the cluster/AoR/ sector coordination teams at national and sub-national levels to ensure that their functions are effectively fulfilled and maintained, and, ultimately, to ensure a more timely and relevant humanitarian response. Staffing for the cluster/AoR/sector coordination teams can be adjusted if the national government is taking a leadership role in coordinating the cluster/AoR/sector response, and ensures that dedicated coordination staff are recruited. In this case, UNICEF is required to support government capacities by addressing human resource gaps through capacity development