PAFO has the following structures, whose compositions and responsibilities are determined by PAFO’s regulations :
– The Ordinary General Meeting
The General Assembly (GA), is composed of all PAFO member’s networks.
The General Assembly (GA), elects the Board and nominates its President. It meets once every two years.
Membership is open to any organization affiliated with one of the five PAFO sub-regional member networks.
– The Board
The Board of Directors (CA) is chaired by the President of PAFO for a period of two years.
The Board of directors’ members is:
- President: approved/endorsed at the General Assembly on the recommendation of the Board
- Vice-President: represent the President whenever it is necessary
- Treasurer
- Women representative: being elected by women members representatives in PAFO Assemblies
- Youth representative: being elected by youth members representatives in PAFO Assemblies
- Two ordinary members: being mandated by the Board for any responsibilities
– PAFO Secretariat
The Executive Secretary is the head of the secretariat of PAFO and is supervised by the President.
The Executive Secretary is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the office and appointing and supervising technical staff, and can also be responsible for resource mobilization.
PAFO is registered in Rwanda as an international non-governmental organization and is certified by the Rwanda Governance Board to operate legally and establish its headquarters in Rwanda under number 001/RGB/19.
