Our Governance Structure

At the apex of the Ahaki Institute is a strong, dynamic, and highly resourced governance structure committed to the smooth running of the institute.  The governance structure consists of Directors, a Governing Council, an Advisory Board, and a Principal who are committed and seasoned experts with a track record of excellence in advocacy and the education sector who work collaboratively to support the delivery of the Institute’s mandate.

 Directors:  These are the founding members of the Institute with mandate to provide strategic leadership, and guidance in the running of the Institute’s affairs and its sustenance. The Directors have extensive and recognized experts in the fields of health, human rights and SRHR Advocacy in Africa and beyond. The Directors are the appointing authority for the Governing Council, Advisory Board and the Principal and primarily ensure accountability, transparency, and adherence to the institute’s mission and vision by all structures. 

Governing Council: This is the policy making organ of the Institute. It is responsible for overseeing the administration, planning, resource management, approval of academic programs and supervise staff recruitment. The Governing Council is pivotal link of the Directors with the rest of the governance structures.

Advisory Board: This board oversees implementation of policies and running of the Institute’s operations by the principal and the various offices and departments of the Institute. The Board reviews, monitors and supervises the delivery of the core functions of the Institute to wit; teaching, learning, research and community engagement. In execution of its mandate, the Board directly works with the principal and reports to the Governing Council.

Principal: Is the accounting officer of the Institute and leads the management and coordination of the day-to-day affairs of the Institute.