2020 oPt Emergency Appeal - Gaza - Coordination and Management

UNRWA requires additional capacity to reinforce the planning, management, monitoring and evaluation of emergency interventions, ensure the safety and security of staff and refugees and safeguard the neutrality of its facilities. This is vital for the efficient and effective delivery of services and to maintain and further develop capacity to respond to rapid-onset emergencies. Resources are also needed to ensure effective coordination with other humanitarian organisations, bilaterally and through established multi-agency structures, including the Humanitarian Country Team (HCT), the clusters, UN Agencies and NGOs. UNRWA will strengthen its emergency preparedness and risk management capabilities in Gaza and the West Bank through a continued focus on warehouse stockpiling, staff training, engagement in inter-agency preparedness and planning activities, and the refinement and testing of internal mechanisms and protocols. This will include the development and maintenance of functional rosters to ensure effective and timely responses; strengthening preparedness in the areas of emergency WASH, food and non-food items (NFIs); and continuous coordination with the Israeli authorities for the importation of necessary materials, including those considered ?dual-use? that support the operation of the emergency programme.