While the eCentre’s strength lies in its network of partners and resources worldwide, it also maintains a small secretariat that coordinates and implements its activities.  The eCentre Secretariat is located within the UNHCR Representation in Tokyo (Click here for the map), Japan and is headed by a Regional Training Coordinator, a UNHCR staff member.  In addition to coordinating the eCentre’s training activities, the Regional Training Coordinator acts as an advisor on matters relating to emergency preparedness in the region, with a view to strengthening collaboration among the network or responders to humanitarian emergencies. The eCentre Secretariat is further supported by a Training Associate in Tokyo and an Senior Administrative Assistant Bangkok.