What You'll Learn
Master WASH Cluster coordination and information management for emergencies. Learn strategic planning, data tools, and leadership in humanitarian WASH response.
Course Benefits
Industry Certification
Internationally recognized qualification
Expert Instructors
Learn from industry professionals
Dedicated Support
Assistance during and after training
Practical Skills
Apply knowledge immediately
Course Overview
This course is designed to strengthen the capacity of WASH professionals in effectively coordinating and managing WASH responses in humanitarian emergencies using the cluster approach. Participants will gain technical and strategic knowledge in inter-agency coordination, information management, and collaborative decision-making. The training reflects global best practices in humanitarian WASH coordination and equips attendees with tools to lead or support WASH Cluster operations during crisis settings.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
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Humanitarian WASH Coordinators
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WASH Cluster Information Management Officers
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Emergency Response Officers
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UN Agency and NGO Staff involved in WASH
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Government Disaster Management Officials
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WASH Technical Advisors and Consultants
Course Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Course Impact
Organizational Impact
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Enhances effectiveness and efficiency of emergency response through coordinated humanitarian efforts.
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Optimizes resource allocation, reducing duplication and maximizing impact.
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Strengthens reputation as a reliable and professional humanitarian actor.
Personal Impact
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Builds essential skills for careers in humanitarian and emergency response sectors.
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Supports progression to senior field coordinator, cluster coordinator, or advisory roles.
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Equips participants to lead and champion coordination and information management initiatives under pressure.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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Understand the structure, function, and principles of the WASH Cluster approach
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Apply best practices for effective coordination during WASH emergencies
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Use key tools for inter-agency collaboration and harmonization
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Manage WASH response data for planning and reporting
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Contribute to strategic planning, advocacy, and resource mobilization in emergencies
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to WASH Cluster Coordination in Emergencies
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Overview of the Cluster Approach and WASH Cluster activation
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Roles and responsibilities of WASH Cluster partners
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Coordination principles and humanitarian architecture
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Case study: WASH Cluster coordination training in recent emergencies
Module 2: Inter-Agency Coordination and Strategic Planning
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Facilitating coordination meetings and joint assessments
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Strategic Response Planning (SRP) and Humanitarian Needs Overview (HNO)
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Stakeholder mapping and partnership frameworks
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“Inter-agency WASH coordination course” – lessons learned
Module 3: Information Management for WASH Emergency Response
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Core WASH indicators and 5Ws data collection
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Data visualization and dashboard development
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Tools for WASH data for humanitarian response
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Mobile data platforms and GIS mapping in emergencies
Module 4: Accountability, Advocacy, and Resource Mobilization
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Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) in coordination
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Communicating needs to donors and policymakers
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WASH Cluster reporting and appeals (HRP, Flash Appeal)
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Joint advocacy and cross-cluster collaboration
Module 5: Real-World Simulation & Cluster Leadership Practice
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Simulation exercise: Coordinating a rapid onset WASH emergency
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Managing information flow during crises
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Role-playing cluster coordination meetings
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Leadership in crisis: building resilience in WASH cluster teams
Prerequisites
Course Administration Details
Customized Training
This training can be tailored to your institution needs and delivered at a location of your choice upon request.
Requirements
Participants need to be proficient in English.
Training Fee
The fee covers tuition, training materials, refreshments, lunch, and study visits. Participants are responsible for their own travel, visa, insurance, and personal expenses.
Certification
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be issued with a certificate from Ideal Workplace Solutions certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) under License NO: NITA/TRN/2734.
Accommodation
Accommodation can be arranged upon request. Contact via email for reservations.
Payment
Payment should be made before the training starts, with proof of payment sent to outreach@idealworkplacesolutions.org.
For further inquiries, please contact us on details below:
Email: outreach@idealworkplacesolutions.org
Mobile: +254759708394
Register for the Course
Select a date and location that works for you.
In-Person Training Schedules
January 2026
| Date | Days | Venue | Fee (VAT Incl.) | Register |
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| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Nairobi, Kenya | KES 99,000 | USD 1,400 | Enroll Now |
| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Cape Town, South Africa | USD 3,500 | Enroll Now |
| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Dubai, United Arabs Emirates | USD 4,000 | Enroll Now |
| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Zanzibar, Tanzania | USD 2,200 | Enroll Now |
| 12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Mombasa, Kenya | KES 115,000 | USD 1,500 | Enroll Now |
| 12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Kigali, Rwanda | USD 1,800 | Enroll Now |
| 12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Accra, Ghana | USD 5,950 | Enroll Now |
| 12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Kampala, Uganda | USD 2,200 | Enroll Now |
| 19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | USD 2,000 | Enroll Now |
| 19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Johannesburg, South Africa | USD 3,100 | Enroll Now |
| 19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Nakuru, Kenya | KES 105,000 | USD 1,400 | Enroll Now |
| 19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Dakar, Senegal | USD 3,500 | Enroll Now |
| 26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Pretoria, South Africa | USD 3,100 | Enroll Now |
| 26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Kisumu, Kenya | KES 105,000 | USD 1,500 | Enroll Now |
| 26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Naivasha, Kenya | KES 105,000 | USD 1,400 | Enroll Now |
| 26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Arusha, Tanzania | USD 2,000 | Enroll Now |
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