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If there are a large number of cluster partners, it may be prudent to manage project selection through a smaller advisory group. However, representation by all cluster stakeholders will be needed, including government and local organisations, in order to gain trust and legitimacy and to facilitate transparency. A process dominated by international staff or agencies, or with inadequate government representation, may lead to misunderstanding and loss of confidence in the cluster and in the overall cluster approach. Furthermore, it may overlook or undermine important local capacities. 260 | May 2010 Overcoming misunderstandings about project selection � Provide clear guidance and supporting information about pooled funding mechanisms and criteria (eg, core competencies, capacity, prior presence in locality, targeting unmet needs, alignment with cluster priorities). � Emphasise that inclusion of projects within an appeal submission is not a guarantee of funding. � Establish a systematic process for the prioritisation of needs, identification of gaps, and subsequent selection of project (refer to section 7.3), and ensure broad representation of cluster partners in this process. � Request donor cooperation in abiding by cluster priorities and not ‘cherry-picking’ projects with particular agencies. � Support local partners that may not have well-developed capacity for writing fundraising proposals, particularly those subject to language constraints. Ten steps in funding the Education Cluster Response 52 1 The cluster agrees on a joint assessment of needs. 2 The cluster agrees on the prioritisation of needs and the priority cross-cutting issues to be integrated throughout the project cycle. This may be done through a smaller advisory group with representation of all cluster stakeholders. 3 The cluster develops a shared response plan/strategy with agreed responsibilities to cover the priority needs identified, while minimising gaps and the risks of duplication or competition. 4 Individual partners draw up project proposals with budgets for their part of the plan. 5 The Coordinator manages a process for prioritising cluster partner projects on the basis of pre-agreed criteria, which should relate to the prioritised areas and the priority cross-cutting issues. Selected projects are proposed for inclusion in the 52 Adapted from ECU (2008)Ten key points on funding the Education Cluster in the field
emergency education section of a Flash Appeal or CAP. Advocacy and resource mobilisation 6 Cluster partners can then ‘market’ their proposals directly to donors as well. 7 In addition, the Coordinator may approach donors to advocate for funding of priority projects and cluster coordination activities. 8 Donors make grants directly to the implementing organisations whose proposed projects are in line with their goals and priorities for funding. 9 Donors may award flexible grants (the preferred option for the cluster), or they may be earmarked (tied) to a specific project. 10 All funding contributions are reported back to OCHA via the On-line Project System (OPS) or FTS Financial Tracking Service (FTS). Overall timeline for planning and appeals process 7–10 days up to 6 months over 6 months Education Cluster initial Strategic Response Plan plus critical and underfunded projects Flash Appeal (Multiple donors) CERF (UN funding tool) Consolidated Appeals Process (CAP) (Multiple donors) Adapted from Education Cluster Coordinator Training, Resource Mobilisation: Appeals and Funding, PowerPoint First: The Coordinator submits a Flash Appeal which clearly articulates education needs, priority themes and cross-cutting issues for response, an outline of response plans, and roles and responsibilities. Second: Education projects comprising life-saving activities can easily be submitted as proposals through the CERF mechanism, albeit through applying UN agencies. Endorsement from the HC/RC is required, then the projects need to be May 2010 | 261
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