Governance & Accountability
SFS operates under a strong governance framework ensuring transparency, ethical leadership, and responsible stewardship of resources.
GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE
Internal Accountability Framework
Board of Directors
Strategic oversight, compliance, and independent governance.
Executive Leadership
Resource management, organizational growth, and delivery.
Programs & Operations
On-the-ground implementation and regional coordination.
Community Impact
Sustainable change and feedback mechanisms.
OVERSIGHT
Board of Directors
Abshir Abshir
Board ChairAbdirizak Omar Garaad
TreasurerHawo Mohamed
SecretaryAnisa Hussien
MemberAbdirizak Warfaa
MemberEXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
Operational Management
Abdurashid Ali
Executive Director
Muna Mohamed
Deputy Executive Director
Abdikadir Abdinor
Operation Director
Daniel Gichohi
Growth & Partnership Manager
Omar Gedi
Programme Manager
Mohamed Aden
HR & Procurement Manager
Sulieman Mahad
Jubbaland Admin & Finance
Mohamud Bille
Jubbaland Area Coordinator
Amal Mohamed
GESI / ISA Coordinator
INSTITUTIONAL INTEGRITY
Upholding highest standards of transparency
SFS upholds the highest standards of transparency, ethical leadership, and institutional oversight to maintain trust with our partners and the communities we serve.
OVERSIGHT SYSTEMS
Independent Board Oversight
Complete strategic and fiscal accountability via an independent board.
Quarterly Reviews
Rigorous financial and programmatic evaluations conducted every quarter.
Compliant Financial Systems
Unified and transparent financial reporting across all state offices.
LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK
Core Institutional Standards
| Supervisory Body | Independent Board of Directors |
| Executive Office | Executive Director & Senior Management Team |
| Internal Oversight | Dedicated Compliance & Risk Department |
| Gender Policy | Minimum 30% Women Representation in Management |
| Audit Status | Unqualified (Clean) Audit History since 2003 |
| Safeguarding | Zero-Tolerance PSEAH Policy in Effect |
INSTITUTIONAL POLICIES
Operational Safeguards
Financial Management
Comprehensive HACT-compliant financial controls.
PSEA Policy
Zero-tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse.
Anti-Fraud Policy
Rigorous anti-corruption and fraud detection protocols.
Whistleblower Protection
Safe channels for reporting ethical concerns.
Data Protection
Strict compliance with global data privacy standards.
M&E Policy
Outcome-focused monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
TRANSPARENCY
Accountable to our partners and people
We maintain rigorous internal systems to ensure every resource is used optimally to achieve the mission of Somali Family Services.