Our Governance

VVOB’s organisational structure is made up of the following pillars: Internal governance; Country teams; Global Office; and Board of Directors and General Assembly.

To ensure VVOB’s decision-making enhances true shared leadership and quality management of the organisation, the internal governance structure aims to include the views and voices of a diverse group of VVOB staff. 

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Internal Governance

VVOB’s Global Leadership Team consists of five Directors mandated to make global decisions. This includes our General Director, Global Director of Finance, Global Director of Programmes, Global Director of Human Resources (HR) and Global Director of Engagement & Communication. 

Our Extended Global Leadership Team consists of the Global Leadership Team and the Country Programme Managers from each of our country offices. It is the platform for strategic and operational discussions to inform global decision-making. 

The Global Operations Committee consists of the Global Director of Finance, the Global Director of HR and the Country Operations Managers from each of our country offices. It is the platform for collaboration on policy-building and implementation in the fields of HR and finance, procurement and logistics/general operations. 

Country Teams 

To achieve our vision and mission, VVOB invests in long-term partnerships, underpinned by clear country agreements, with national governments and their ministries of education. In each partner country, VVOB has a physical presence. 

The Country Programmes Manager leads the Country Management Team, which is made up of national and international managers. Country Management Teams are responsible for the in-country coordination and operations of the projects in-country. Country-based staff manage specific components within their projects. 

VVOB also organises project activities in Belgium and has a dedicated project team in Belgium, manged by the Global Director of Programmes. 

Global Office 

VVOB’s Global Office, based in Brussels, directs, supports and coordinates the organisation worldwide. It is the home of VVOB’s global decision-making bodies. Global staff are currently based in Belgium, Kenya and Vietnam.

Board of Directors and General Assembly 

VVOB is governed by a Board of Directors and General Assembly. The Chairperson of the Board of Directors convenes the General Assembly at least once a year. Members have a casting vote and decide on issues such as the annual report, orientation towards the future, amendments to organisational policies and the appointment of the Board of Directors. 

The Board of Directors meets four times a year. Members discuss issues such as the overall strategy of the organisation, follow-up of projects, financial policies, budgets and accounts and partnerships. 

If and when a specific issue requires detailed research and consultation, an (ad hoc) working group is set up. 

View current Board of Directors & General Assembly