The Handbook serves as a guide to the normative framework for humanitarian action, operational approaches, coordination structures, and available tools and services that facilitate the mobilization of humanitarian assistance. It particularly emphasizes the roles and responsibilities of the UN Resident Coordinator (RC) and the Humanitarian Coordinator (HC) in leading and coordinating inter-agency humanitarian action, as well as the essential skills, competencies, and qualities of an effective humanitarian leader.
The Handbook does not prescribe specific actions, as approaches to humanitarian action and priorities may vary based on the specific context and type of emergency.
Ce guide a été élaboré dans le cadre du programme de soutien d’ICVA aux forums d’ONG. Il dresse une liste de bonnes pratiques et prodigue des conseils aux forums de coordination d’ONG qui cherchent à engager et fidéliser leurs membres. Ce guide n’est pas exhaustif, mais il dégage un certain...
Ce guide a été élaboré dans le cadre du programme de soutien d’ICVA aux forums d’ONG. Il dresse une liste de bonnes pratiques et prodigue des conseils aux forums de coordination d’ONG qui cherchent à engager et fidéliser leurs membres. Ce guide n’est pas exhaustif, mais il dégage un certain...
This note clarifies leadership and coordination arrangements in the situation where a complex humanitarian emergency or natural disaster is taking place, a Humanitarian Coordinator has been appointed, and a UNHCR-led refugee operation is also underway. The detailed accountabilities, roles and...
