What is the purpose of this Handbook?

The Handbook is a guide for FSC Coordinators to support them in their day-to-day tasks at country level. It aims to provide the normative framework/background of tasks and processes. It also intends to offer relevant information on the key deliverables of the Coordinator, the coordination structures, available tools, guidance and resources. The Handbook has a particular focus on the roles and responsibilities of the Coordinator (and the Coordination Team, where relevant). It aims to provide practical information and examples where possible, including best-practice tips and operational examples.

It aims to accommodate different levels of experience:

New FSC coordinators may require more contextual background and detailed explanations ― and can benefit from reading the full sections), whereas,
Experienced or senior coordinators and partners may look for a quick reference document ― and may skip directly to the grey/orange boxes, which, in each section, flags the key points and relevant resources (see below).

It is not a prescriptive guide. The approaches followed at country level may differ according to the context and the type of emergency. However, the Handbook will indicate the good practices and actions to be in place in a L3/Scale-up emergency.

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