Secretariat means the body which shall provide administrative support to the Organization as well as carry out the activities guided by the Assembly.
The Secretariat shall:
Internal Regulations
Prepare and propose the Secretariat’s internal regulations for Assembly consideration.
Assembly Sessions
Arrange sessions of the Assembly and subsidiary bodies and provide services.
Budget & Programs
Manage the budget and implement programs approved by the Assembly.
Progress Reporting
Report regularly to the Assembly on budget and program implementation.
Coordination
Coordinate activities with relevant bodies and entities for alignment and impact.
Support to Focal Points
Assist National Focal Points with programme proposals and recommendations.
Partnerships
Forge agreements with national, regional, and international organizations and NGOs.
Proposal Pipeline
Facilitate preparation, evaluation, and recommendations of proposals to the Assembly.
Implementation Support
Guide Parties in programme execution, including fundraising support.
Communications
Operate tools, communications and cross-cutting activities approved by the Assembly.
Other Functions
Perform additional Secretariat functions as decided by the Assembly.