Writing and editing job descriptions is always low on the priority list but without tailored and refined JDs, recruitment may be delayed and more staff means more time to prioritise the essential tasks.  This Section presents the best examples for a variety of roles within the Cluster.  Experience suggests that time spent preparing and working through the ToRs / JDs is time well spent as having clear roles and responsibilities defined in the Cluster creates a sound foundation for growth.

The last two documents look at the organogram of the Cluster and how the Cluster may evolve.  A longer-term vision with respect to staff and recruitment is essential especially as access, financial resources and the number of partners grow.

• 1Ei: UNHCR ToRs for Shelter Coordination Roles for various cluster team members per type of emergency: UNHCR P2NOB Associate Shelter Cluster Coordination Officer, UNHCR P3NOC Shelter Cluster Coordination Officer, UNHCR P4NOD Senior Shelter Cluster Coordination Officer, UNHCR P5 Senior Shelter Cluster Coordinator
• 1Eii: IFRC 2018 - Cluster Coordinator JD. Example of a standard terms of reference (key functions only) from IFRC that can be used to assess and measure performance.
• 1Eiii: Somalia 2016 - Regional Sub-National CC ToR
• 1Eiv: Technical Advisor Template ToR
• 1Ev: National IMO Template ToR
• 1Evi: Somalia 2016 - Cluster Structure. Powerpoint which details how the Cluster is organised and how the field offices / hubs function.
• 1Evii: Iraq 2017 - Organogram for the Cluster. Useful to communicate staffing needs internally but also to communicate with external stakeholder, particularly potential partners for secondments.
• 1Eviii: GSC Guidance on Co-Chairs 2021: A quick 2 pager with examples on co-chairing arrangements and how they should work within the Shelter Cluster.