GovernanceGovernance arrangements
SJF Management Group
The SJF Management Group is responsible for the strategic direction of the Somalia Joint Fund and approval of new programmes. It is co-chaired between the UN and the Government and includes two rotating donor representatives.
Partner Forum
Comprises the UN and contributing donors. The Partner Forum provides a platform for strategic dialogue and information exchange on performance of the fund.
Secretariat
The Secretariat is responsible for day-to-day functions of the fund, overseeing financing allocation and project cycle management. The Secretariat also provides policy and technical advice to the Resident Coordinator and the Management Group and have programme cycle management, administration and coordination responsibilities.
Participating Organizations
Participating United Nations Organizations develop project/programme proposals, and report on implementation and financial performance to the SJF Management Group through the Secretariat and Administrative Agent. Organizations establish mechanisms to implement activities through national authorities and other national, regional, and international organizations and local NGOs.
Administrative Agent
Recipient Organizations receive funds through the Administrative Agent, the MPTF Office. The Administrative Agent is responsible for the receipt, administration and management of contributions from donors, disbursement of funds to Recipient Organizations, and consolidation and dissemination of progress reports to donors.