1. WASH Cluster – Emergency Training NA NEEDS ASSESSMENT Session 2 Assessment Design NA2 1

2. WASH Cluster – Emergency Training NA Define information needs and sources Design assessment Collect data Analse and interpret Report findings Design/ modify WASH response NA2 2 Assessment steps

3. WASH Cluster – Emergency Training NA NA2 3 Defining information needs Define information needs and sources demographics of the affected population emergency details condition of the affected population local response capacities life-saving WASH needs likelihood of future needs

4. WASH Cluster – Emergency Training NA Secondary sources:  What sort of data can they provide?  Who can provide it? Primary sources:  Why is primary data important?  Who can provide it?  What are the obstacles to reaching primary sources? NA2 4 Information sources

5. WASH Cluster – Emergency Training NA is relevant for the user; is consistent with agreed indicators; does not duplicate; can be collected by a non-specialist; takes account of cross-cutting issues; can be easily interpreted. KISS – Keep it short and simple! NA2 5 CHECK that the information needed:

6. WASH Cluster – Emergency Training NA NA2 6 Assessment location Design assessment Include areas of greatest need, medium need, and unaffected areas for comparison; Select a range of areas characteristics of different affected/vulnerable groups; Give consideration to assessment of displaced or mobile populations; Focus on under-assessed areas.

7. WASH Cluster – Emergency Training NA NA2 7 Logistics and planning Design assessment Practicalities: access, transport, accommodation, communications, resources Site selection and sequence of visits Translation and reporting Consider assessment timing

8. WASH Cluster – Emergency Training NA NA2 8 Assessment methodologies Design assessment Sampling – random or selective Standard measurements – site locations, levels, defined groups Methodologies – interviews, household survey, focus group discussion, transect walks Testing

9. WASH Cluster – Emergency Training NA NA2 9 Assessment team Design assessment WASH expertise; knowledge of the affected area; language skills / cultural understanding; gender balance; good inter-personal skills; assessment / data analysis skills; good organization and focus; basic grasp of cross-cutting issues

10. WASH Cluster – Emergency Training NA NA2 10 Group work Assessment in Adran What questions will need to be answered for the purpose of your assessment? Who should be consulted? What methodologies might you use? 30 mins for the exercise