Name to be confirmed
Board Chairperson
Key responsibilities
Leads the Board, convenes and chairs meetings, supports effective decision-making and ensures that the organisation remains focused on its mission and governance duties.
Our team
People connecting governance, programmes and community knowledge.
SURCOD's work is carried by Board members, executive leadership, programme and operations personnel, volunteers, facilitators and community structures working towards shared outcomes.
Learning, coordination and shared responsibility
Leadership and functional roles
A professional structure for accountable programme delivery.
The directory below presents recommended role placeholders. Names, photographs and appointments should be added only after SURCOD confirms the current office holders and obtains permission to publish their profiles.
Governance
Board of Directors
The Board protects SURCOD's mission, provides strategic oversight and ensures legal, financial and ethical accountability.
Name to be confirmed
Vice Chairperson
Key responsibilities
Supports the Chairperson, provides leadership continuity and undertakes delegated governance responsibilities when required.
Name to be confirmed
Board Secretary
Key responsibilities
Coordinates meeting notices, agendas, minutes, resolutions and statutory governance records, ensuring that Board decisions are properly documented.
Name to be confirmed
Board Treasurer / Finance & Audit Lead
Key responsibilities
Provides Board-level oversight of budgets, financial reporting, internal controls, audit processes and responsible stewardship of organisational resources.
Name to be confirmed
Board Member – Programmes, Safeguarding & Community Accountability
Key responsibilities
Reviews programme quality, safeguarding systems and community-accountability mechanisms, helping the Board connect oversight with field realities.
Executive leadership
Executive Director
Executive leadership translates Board-approved strategy into coordinated, compliant and measurable organisational action.
Name to be confirmed
Executive Director
Key responsibilities
Provides overall organisational leadership, implements strategy and policy, manages partnerships and resources, supervises personnel and reports performance, risks and priorities to the Board.
Management and programme functions
Core management and technical positions
These roles provide the programme, financial, safeguarding, learning and partnership systems required for responsible implementation.
Name to be confirmed
Programmes Manager
Key responsibilities
Leads programme planning, coordination, quality assurance, staff support, partner engagement and delivery against approved objectives, budgets and timelines.
Name to be confirmed
Finance & Administration Manager
Key responsibilities
Oversees budgeting, accounting, procurement, administration, internal controls, compliance and timely financial reporting to management, the Board and partners.
Name to be confirmed
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning Officer
Key responsibilities
Develops results frameworks, manages programme data, supports evaluations, strengthens feedback systems and converts evidence into organisational learning.
Name to be confirmed
Safeguarding, Gender & Inclusion Officer
Key responsibilities
Coordinates safeguarding prevention and reporting systems, supports safe referrals and ensures gender equality, disability inclusion and protection considerations are integrated into programmes.
Name to be confirmed
Partnerships, Communications & Resource Mobilisation Officer
Key responsibilities
Builds partner relationships, coordinates proposals and donor communication, strengthens public information and supports ethical resource mobilisation.
Name to be confirmed
Project / Field Coordinator
Key responsibilities
Coordinates project implementation at district and community level, supervises field activities, supports local partners and reports progress, challenges and emerging risks.
Community delivery and support
Field, administrative and volunteer support
These positions connect organisational systems with practical community engagement and daily programme delivery.
Name to be confirmed
Community Engagement & Mobilisation Officer
Key responsibilities
Works with local leaders, groups and participants to organise consultations, strengthen participation and ensure that community priorities inform programme delivery.
Name to be confirmed
Finance & Administration Assistant
Key responsibilities
Supports records, logistics, payments, procurement documentation, office administration and routine financial processes under approved controls.
Name to be confirmed
Community Facilitator
Key responsibilities
Facilitates training, dialogue and follow-up with community groups while documenting participation, feedback, referrals and local progress.
Name to be confirmed
Volunteers & Interns
Key responsibilities
Contribute defined skills and time under supervision, complete required induction and safeguarding training, and work within SURCOD's Code of Conduct.
How we work together
From oversight to community action.
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Govern
The Board protects mission, direction and accountability.
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Lead
Executive leadership turns strategy into coordinated action.
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Support
Programme and operations functions provide systems and expertise.
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Facilitate
Staff and volunteers work alongside local structures.
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Own
Communities shape decisions and sustain locally led progress.
Working standards
Everyone representing SURCOD is expected to uphold the same core duties.
Professional conduct
Act responsibly, honestly and in the best interests of the organisation and communities.
Fairness and inclusion
Treat colleagues and community members equitably, without discrimination or harassment.
Confidentiality
Protect personal, organisational and programme information from unauthorised disclosure.
Safeguarding
Complete required training, follow safe-programming rules and report concerns promptly.
Learning and development
Participate in induction, refresher training and opportunities for professional growth.
Community respect
Value local knowledge, dignity, culture and meaningful participation while rejecting harmful practices.
Bring your skills to community-led development.
SURCOD welcomes volunteers and mission-aligned collaborators who are ready to learn, contribute and uphold safeguarding and ethical standards.