Organizational Structure

A strong governance and management system that ensures accountability, transparency, and inclusive leadership.

15 years of running causes

How ASI Is Governed

ASI is governed through an inclusive and participatory leadership structure designed to ensure transparency, accountability, and meaningful participation of persons with disabilities at all decision-making levels.

The structure ensures clear coordination from the national to community level, enabling efficient program management and strong oversight.

Our Governance & Leadership Structure

Below is the detailed breakdown of ASI’s governance and operational structure.

The General Assembly

Role:

The highest decision-making body of ASI.

Responsibilities:

Sets overall strategic direction
Approves policies and organizational priorities
Elects the Board of Directors
Reviews performance and annual reports
Ensures representation and accountability

Members Include:

Founding members
Senior representatives
Key stakeholders and persons with disabilities

Board of Directors

Role:

Provides governance oversight and strategic leadership.

Responsibilities:

Policy formulation and approval
Oversight of financial management
Appointment and supervision of Executive Director
Risk management and compliance
Ensuring the organization adheres to its mission and values

Composition:

Chairperson
Vice Chairperson
Secretary
Treasurer
Board Members
(Ensuring disability and gender representation)

Executive Director

Role:

Leads overall management, representation, and coordination of ASI’s programs and staff.

Responsibilities:

Strategic leadership and organizational management
Program oversight and supervision
Ensuring quality, compliance, and accountability
Partnerships, advocacy, and donor engagement
Reporting to the Board of Directors

Senior Management Team (SMT)

Consists of Department Heads and Key Managers:

Programs Manager
Finance & Administration Manager
MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning) Manager
Human Resources Manager
Operations/Logistics Manager
Communications & Advocacy Lead

Responsibilities:

Strategic planning
Coordination of departments
Ensuring effective program implementation
Budget management
Staff development and supervision

Technical & Program Departments

ASI’s work is implemented through various thematic and technical departments:

Departments Include:

Protection & Case Management
Disability Prevention
Education & Inclusive Learning
Livelihoods & Economic Empowerment
Gender & Social Inclusion
Disability-Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction (DiDRR)
Climate Justice & Environmental Resilience
Community-Based Inclusive Development (CBID/CBR)
Advocacy & Policy Engagement
Research, MEAL & Data Systems

Responsibilities:

Each department develops, coordinates, and implements programs aligned with ASI’s mission and thematic areas.

Finance, Administration & Operations

Units Include:

Finance
Procurement & Logistics
Human Resources
Administration
Fleet & Transport

Responsibilities:

Budgeting & financial reporting
HR management
Procurement & compliance
Office & asset management
Operational support to field teams

Field Offices & Community-Based Teams

Includes:

Field Coordinators
Project Officers
Community Facilitators
Volunteers
Case Workers
Community Resource Persons

Responsibilities:

Implementing programs at community level
Conducting outreach & awareness sessions
Working with local leaders, OPDs, schools & health facilities
Providing direct support to beneficiaries
Collecting field data to inform programming

Leadership Grounded in Inclusion & Accountability

ASI’s leadership structure reflects our identity as a disability-led and community-centered organization.
We promote shared leadership, professional integrity, gender balance, and disability representation at all levels.