Organizational structure Four examples Below.

1- Line, functional and line-and-staff structures

Organizational structure example – Line

The traditional line structure is organized in such a way that a president or CEO (Chief Executive Officer) is at the top. Then there are the directors or VPs (Vice-President) of specific areas, followed by managers, and so on, until the operational personnel. This structure can be seen below:

Organization (SFWACI) structure example – Functional

The functional organizational structure derives from the line structure; the difference is that employees in an area need to report to all the directors.

For instance, an employee from the finance department may be called upon by the Vice President or Managing Director to handle a matter related to this area. The IT (Information Technology) manager may do the same, and so forth.

Organization structure example Line-and-staff

It’s similar to the line structure, except that in this case the staff advises, gives an opinion, makes reports, authorizes and supports the organization. Everyone just gets on with the allocated task.

To understand this structure, we first need to understand what “staff” means in this context. Staff members are advisors. They provide technical information, advice, and opinions. They may be able to authorize certain activities, and they might compile reports that help with decision-making.

  • Chairman & Chief Executive
  • Vice President
  • Secretary
  • Treasurer / Junior Treasurer
  • Public Relation Officer
  • Web Master / Media Publicity Officer
  • Events Coordinator
  • EVENTS OFFICER
  • Transport Officer
  • Buildings Project Consultant
  • Staffs Salaries Officer
  • Field Officer
Paul A. Bangura. paulabangura@sfwaci.org

Chairman & Chief Executive

The Chairman and Chief Executive shall represent the Organization in management or board meetings. He shall be responsible for making sure that the Organization is run according to the Organization’s constitution and code of conduct of the Organization for its projects to be a success.

The Chairman and Chief Executive shall be the principal signatory to the Organization’s Bank Account (s) and He shall sign an agreement financial responsibility form. He shall always be aware of the financial regulations of the Organization.

The Chairman and Chief Executive shall have the right to remove, sack or replace anybody found wanting. In the event that a member of the Executive Board is found to have misappropriated, embezzled or misused the Organization’s funds, properties, He / She shall be sacked, removed or prosecuted to the competent authorities for further investigations by the Chairman and Chief Executive or the Vice President.

Hawalyn Kamara
Hawalyn Kamara

Vice President

The Vice President of the Organization shall be responsible for assisting the Chairman and Chief Executive in all official matters. He / She shall have a significant input on Executive decisions.

Abigail Bangura
Abigail Bangura

Secretary

The Secretary of the Organization shall be responsible for sending Emails, Faxes to the mailing list and shall reply to all enquirers made by either members or clients.

The Secretary shall also be one of the signatories to the Organization’s Bank Account (s).

Ibrahim Amzah Kamara

Public Relations Officer

The Public Relations Officer shall be the official spokesperson for the Organization. He / She shall be responsible for advertising and promoting the organization’s events through Social Media, Radio, Television and any other means of communication.

 Treasurer

The Treasurer shall be responsible for managing the Organization’s finances and in some cases ensure that the Organization maximizes profit.

He / She shall also be one of the signatories to the Organization’s Bank Account (s).

The Treasurer shall provide the management with a detailed budget of every activity carried out by SUPPORT FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL (SFWACI).

Web Master / Media Publicity Officer

The Web Master / Media Publicity Officer shall be responsible for keeping the Organization’s website up to date

Events Coordinator

The Events Coordinator shall be responsible for organizing talent shows for the Women and Children taken care of by the Organization.

Events Officer

The Events Officer shall be responsible for supporting and helping the Events Coordinator in organizing programs on behalf of SUPPORT FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL (SFWACI)

Transport Officer

The Transport Officer shall be responsible for organizing transportation for members of the Organization and their clients as and when necessary. He / She shall be in charge of all vehicles owned or rented by SUPPORT FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL (SFWACI).

Building Projects Consultants

The Building Projects Consultant shall be responsible for supervising all building projects carried out by SUPPORT FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL (SFWACI). He / She shall monitor Schools, Hospitals and Church Building Projects

Staffs Salaries Officer

The Staffs Salaries Officer as the name implies shall be responsible for paying all staff salaries and He / She shall make sure they are paid on time.

He / She shall be responsible for the welfare of the Organization’s staff members as well as the welfare of the Women and Children SUPPORT FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL (SFWACI) caters for.

Field Officers

The Field Officers shall be responsible to monitor all the beneficiaries of the Organization’s financial loan scheme read more