Governance

Overview:

Association of Voluntary Actions for Society (AVAS) follows a transparent, participatory, and accountable governance system to ensure effective decision-making and responsible program implementation. The governance structure reflects the organization’s commitment to inclusiveness, gender balance, and representation of marginalized communities.

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AVAS follows a transparent, participatory and accountable governance system to ensure effective decision-making and responsible program implementation. The governance structure reflects the organization’s commitment to inclusiveness, gender balance, and representation of marginalized communities.

AVAS governance is composed of multiple committees and systems to ensure effective leadership, management, compliance, and program quality. I.Constitutional Committees These are the core governing bodies of AVAS:

Advisory Committee
General Committee
Executive Committee.

II. Management Committees These committees ensure effective organizational management and coordination:

Senior Management Team (SMT).
Management Coordination Committee.
Project Management Committee.

III. Program Operations & Compliance Committees/Teams These committees and teams ensure program quality, accountability, and compliance with policies:

Procurement Committee
Safeguarding Committee
Disaster Taskforce
Gender Taskforce
PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) Investigation Team
Sexual Harassment Prevention Committee
Internal Audit Team
Monitoring & Evaluation Team
Project Facilitation Team (PFT)

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AVAS governance is composed of multiple committees and systems to ensure effective leadership, management, compliance, and program quality.

I.Constitutional Committees These are the core governing bodies of AVAS:

Advisory Committee
General Committee
Executive Committee.

II. Management Committees These committees ensure effective organizational management and coordination:

Senior Management Team (SMT).
Management Coordination Committee.
Project Management Committee.

II. Management Committees These committees ensure effective organizational management and coordination:

Senior Management Team (SMT).
Management Coordination Committee.
Project Management Committee.

III. Program Operations & Compliance Committees/Teams These committees and teams ensure program quality, accountability, and compliance with policies:

Procurement Committee
Safeguarding Committee
Disaster Taskforce
Gender Taskforce
PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) Investigation Team
Sexual Harassment Prevention Committee
Internal Audit Team
Monitoring & Evaluation Team
Project Facilitation Team (PFT)

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Advisory Committee:

The Advisory Committee includes 3 members (Male: 1, Female: 2).

Provides expert guidance and strategic advice
Supports long-term organizational development

Head of the Department
Department of Sociology
Government B. M. College

Syndicate Member
National University

Head, Partnership and Fund Raising.
Marie Stopes Bangladesh.

General Committee:

The General Committee consists of 21 members (Male: 7, Female: 14) representing diverse social groups, including marginalized communities.

Acts as the highest policy-making body
Meets annually
Provides strategic direction and approves major decisions.

Executive Committee:

The Executive Committee comprises 7 elected members (Male: 3, Female: 4) from the General Committee.

Serves a 3-year term
Meets quarterly or as needed
Responsible for policy approval, planning and organizational oversight.

Policy Procedures of AVAS:

AVAS is committed to maintaining the highest standards of transparency, accountability, and ethical practice across all its operations. To ensure effective governance and safeguard the rights and dignity of all stakeholders, the organization has developed and implemented a comprehensive set of policies and guidelines.

These policies provide a structured framework for decision-making, risk management, and day-to-day operations, ensuring that all programs are conducted in a responsible, inclusive, and compliant manner.

All staff members are required to adhere to these policies, and regular orientations and training sessions are conducted to ensure proper understanding and implementation…