Secretariat of the Governing Bodies

Key responsibilities of the Secretariat of the Governing Bodies include but are not limited to the following:

1. The Manager, Secretariat of the Governing Bodies is a dedicated capacity, located in the office of the DG of the MU. The Manager, Secretariat of the Governing Bodies works under the direct supervision of the DG and is responding to the Chair of the SB and the Chair of the MC. Work priorities of the Manager, Secretariat of the Governing Bodies are coordinated among the three bodies.

2. The Secretariat constitutes an important interface between the SRTF governance entities (SB and MC), the MU and other direct stakeholders (e.g., donors not directly represented in the governance structure). Its prime area of responsibility is the management of information and support to the SRTF governance structure in fulfilling their duties as defined in the Framework Agreement.

3. Under the supervision (for certain tasks also on behalf) of the DG and responding to the Chair of the SB and the Chair of the MC, the Manager, Secretariat of the Governing Bodies shall:

a. Prepare and compile draft agenda and documentation for governing bodies’ meetings, and other relevant meetings and activities for coordination with the Director General as well as the Chairs of the respective governing bodies; circulate agenda and documentation in due time before the respective meeting.