Governance
UCARC is guided by a Board of Directors of a maximum of 9 people from diverse backgrounds, which can include officials from government departments, professional experts, the private and community sectors which include traditional and religious leaders.

The role of the Board covers five areas:
• Advising and approving UCARC’s strategic direction
• Policy development
• Ensuring sustainability
• Monitoring, supporting and evaluating programme quality and
• The legal compliance of all employment, financial and service delivery practices.

Management
Operational management is the responsibility of the Director, who reports to the
Board of Directors. The Programme Manager has the responsibility for ensuring that UCARC programmes and services reflect the strategic direction and respond to the ongoing needs of the community by ensuring the maintenance of a high standard of delivery.

Staffing
Management and children’s rights field workers are supported by administrative staff, including a financial administrator, secretarial support, a driver, a groundsman and a general support person.