Accountable, transparent and community-accountable governance

Clear oversight, strong safeguards and open reporting underpin every shilling we steward and every community we serve.

Governance Overview

How ACCA is governed

ACCA is governed by its Constitution and managed in accordance with its established governance structures and the legal framework of the land.

  • A Board of Management responsible for policy direction and strategic oversight
  • Day-to-day affairs managed by the Executive Management under the leadership of the Chief Executive Director
  • Registered with the Public Benefits Organization (PBO) Authority
  • Institutional policies applied across all programmes, partners and suppliers

Organisational Structure

  1. 01General Membership (AGM)
  2. 02Board of Management
  3. 03Chief Executive Director
  4. 04Executive Management
  5. 05Programme Staff
  6. 06Interns & Volunteers
Board of Directors

Board leadership

The Board of Management provides policy direction and strategic oversight. It consists of the following positions.

Chairperson

Leads the Board and provides strategic leadership

Secretary

Board records, compliance and governance administration

Treasurer

Financial oversight and responsible stewardship

Board Members

Policy direction and strategic oversight

Executive Management

The team delivering our strategy

The Chief Executive Director manages the day-to-day affairs of the Organization together with supporting officers, while reporting to the Board.

Chief Executive Director

Day-to-day management, reporting to the Board

Programmes

Design and delivery of programme portfolio

Finance & Administration

Stewardship of resources and operations

Partnerships & Communications

Strategic partnerships and visibility

Policies

Safeguards and institutional policies

Our policies are applied across all programmes, partners and suppliers, and are reviewed by the Board at least every three years.

Child Protection Policy
Safeguarding & PSEAH Policy
Gender & Inclusion Policy
Environmental & Social Safeguards Framework
Data Protection & Privacy Policy
Anti-Fraud, Bribery & Corruption Policy
Whistleblowing & Complaints Policy
Procurement & Financial Management Policy

To request a policy document or report a safeguarding concern, contact[email protected].

Governance you can hold us to

Read our annual reports and audited accounts, or raise a concern through our complaints mechanism.