Resources

Education Cluster Assessment Inventory Tool

Prior to conducting an assessment, contact relevant actors and find out who has, is or will be conducting an assessment, what methodologies and tools they are using, and their geographic focus. Record these assessments in the assessment inventory tool (see below) which should significantly help you…

Education Across the Border - Somalia Education Cluster Advocacy Brief

The Somalia Education Cluster advocacy brief “Education Across the Border – Without proper planning for Education there cannot be repatriation in dignity” highlights that failure to properly plan the smooth reintegration of returnee children and adolescents in schools in Somalia will jeopardize the…

Cluster Coordinator Sub-National Terms of Reference Template

When recruiting a sub-national coordinator use this template to develop the ToR. Customize where needed.

Cluster Coordinator National Terms of Reference Template

When recruiting a national cluster coordinator, use this template to develop your ToR. Customize where needed.

Cluster Coordinator Handover Notes Template

A useful template for Information Management Officers needing to write up handover notes. Handover notes help ensure easier staff and project transitions.

Assessment Working Group Terms of Reference Template

"To help identify key decisions and information needs and reach consensus on their prioritization, create an Education Cluster AWG, even if undecided about conducting an assessment. This template is designed to help you create your Assessment Working Group ToR. The template will need to be…

Yemen Advisory Working Group Terms of Reference

The Education Cluster Thematic Case Study Series

Shared information, experiences and knowledge are the foundations for guiding decision-making within the Global and country-level Education Clusters. Access to the tacit knowledge held by individuals involved with the work of the Education Cluster as well as representatives from UN agencies, non-…

Lessons Learned from Horn of Africa Drought Crisis

The purpose of this lessons learned exercise is to highlight the key elements of the Education Cluster coordination and response that worked well, which worked less well and why, and to articulate recommendations for improvement.

Lessons in Leadership: Save the Children's Experience of Co-leading the Education Cluster

This report contributes to the growing body of evidence that strong partnerships between UN agencies and NGOs improve the coordination of humanitarian response. Save the Children commissioned this report in 2011. It is intended to provide a record of our experiences so far in co-leading the…