How to do VCA? - International Federation of Red Cross and Red ...

30International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent SocietiesUseful Tips Forming a management structureWhen forming the management structure, make sure the followingtasks are completed:■ Draw up terms of reference, to include the roles and responsibilities(division of tasks) of all those involved, whether theyare part of the management committee or not (e.g., the board,the Secretary General, etc.).■ Obtain a clear commitment from those involved; this could bedone in writing if everyone agrees.■ Outline what is needed for the structure to function (time,resources, communication channels, etc.).■ Identify potential problems that could occur and possiblesolutions to them (e.g., relations between different levels).■ Prepare a timeline and a budget.■ Decide when to dissolve the structure.Setting VCA objectivesA major goal of this VCA guide revision is to clarify the purposeof VCA and confine its usage best suited according to the placesand types of risk. This requires a careful definition of its role, andwhere it fits within a National Society’s development plans andpolicies, as well as other areas of Red Cross Red Crescent workand priorities.KeymessageThe objectives of your VCA are criticallyimportant.As part of this process, the management committee has toestablish clear and precise objectives for the VCA.