Governance & Structure
Institutional Structure
SAPSW is structured to ensure academic leadership, federal representation, and strong coordination through a national secretariat.
Founding Members
Six pioneer universities form the Founding Council, guiding formation, constitution, and inaugural assembly.
National Secretariat
Hosted at Somali National University (SNU), Mogadishu as the administrative and coordination hub.
FMS Chapters
State chapters across all Federal Member States coordinating membership, CPD, and advocacy locally.
General Assembly
The highest decision-making body that convenes annually to set strategic direction and policy.
Founding Universities
Representatives from six founding institutions guiding the core mission.
Accredited Universities
Representatives from other accredited social work programs nationwide.
FMS Chapters
Representatives from all Federal Member State chapters.
Professional Members
Practitioner representatives advocating for field standards.
Student Representatives
The voice of the next generation of social work students.
Observers
UNICEF and relevant government ministries providing oversight.
Board of Directors
11-member executive and oversight arm guiding strategy, policy, partnerships, and Secretariat oversight.
Board Chairperson
Leadership & Strategic Direction
Vice Chairperson
Deputy Leadership
Secretary General
Administrative Oversight
Treasurer
Financial Management
Academic Affairs
Education & Standards
Prof. Development
Training & CPD Programs
Ethics & Standards
Professional Conduct
Research & Policy
Evidence-Based Advocacy
Regional Coordination
FMS Chapter Liaison
Partnerships Director
External Relations
Student Representative
Student Voice & Engagement
Executive Secretariat
Led by an Executive Director with committees supporting core functions.
Executive Director
Overall leadership and strategic implementation of organizational goals.
Program Coordinator
CPD programs and training coordination for professional development.
Membership Officer
Member registration, database management, and member services.
Communications Officer
Public relations, media engagement, and information dissemination.
Finance Officer
Financial management, budgeting, and transparent reporting.
Administrative Assistant
General administrative support and office management.
Federal Member State Chapters
A unified national network coordinating membership, professional development, and advocacy across all regions of Somalia.