Leadership


Board of Directors

The Board of Directors provides strategic oversight and governance for ACCO South Sudan: it sets policy, ensures accountability, and guides strategic direction. The Board is distinct from the Executive Management Team and does not manage day-to-day operations.

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Archbishop Moses Anur Ayom

Chairman, Board of Directors

A senior leader within the Anglican Communion Internal Province of South Sudan, Archbishop Ayom brings decades of spiritual leadership, pastoral experience, and deep commitment to peace and reconciliation.

Role: Leads the Board; presides over meetings; final signatory for major policies.

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Sewit Mihreteab Berhane

Deputy Chairlady, Board of Directors

Brings leadership and governance expertise to the Board; also serves as Country Director (CEO), ensuring close alignment between governance and implementation.

Role: Acts as Chair in the Chairman’s absence; leads the Governance & Safeguarding sub-committee.

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Robel Berhe Mahrai

Treasurer

Chief financial officer responsible for financial management, budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting for the Board of Directors.

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David Malith Maluk

Secretary, Board of Directors

Ensures proper documentation and governance procedures; also serves as Head of Programs in an operational capacity.

Role: Takes official minutes; ensures Board resolutions are documented and filed.

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Revd. Joseph Mabior Ayual

Member

Provides spiritual and theological oversight, with extensive experience in church leadership across South Sudan; advises on Church-led evangelism.

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Pastor John Majok Alier

Member

Brings pastoral and community-level perspective, with years of experience serving local congregations.

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Bishop Zachariah Manyok Biar

Member

Brings expertise in finance, audit, and legal matters, ensuring robust financial oversight and accountability.

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Peter Mading Deng

Member

Brings extensive expertise in humanitarian and development programming, informing strategic decisions on program design and impact measurement.

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Malang Makuei

Member

Brings gender and disability inclusion expertise, ensuring ACCO’s programs are inclusive and accessible to all.

Executive Leadership Team

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Sewit Mihreteab Berhane

Country Director (CEO)

Responsible for overall strategic leadership, operational management, and representation of the organization. Primary liaison between the Executive Management Team and the Board; represents ACCO to government authorities, the Anglican Communion, UN agencies, and partners.

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David Malith Maluk

Head of Programs

Senior programmatic leader responsible for design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of all projects, with focus on gender equality, disability inclusion, conflict sensitivity, and environmental stewardship.

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Robel Berhe Mahrai

Head of Finance

Oversees financial operations, budgeting, cash flow, payroll, and reporting; ensures compliance with government regulations and donor requirements; manages the audit process.

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Hasa Becky

Liaison and Partnership Officer

Primary point of contact for external partners: the Anglican Communion Fund, Lambeth Partnership, UN agencies, government bodies, and other NGOs.

Positions Being Recruited

ACCO is recruiting for the following roles. See Job Opportunities.

  • Head of Human Resources
  • Head of Procurement & Logistics
  • Legal Officer
  • Safeguarding & PSEA Focal Person (independent reporting line to the Board)
  • Head of Church-led Evangelism & Discipleship (theologically trained)
  • Head of Child Protection & Orphan Support (social work background)
  • Head of Disability Inclusion & Rehabilitation (disability specialist)
  • Head of Peacebuilding, Reconciliation & Church Accountability (conflict mediation specialist)
  • Head of Gender Equality, GBV Prevention & PSEA (female preferred)
  • Head of MEAL (MEAL specialist)
  • Head of Environmental Stewardship (environmental specialist)
  • Administration & Finance Officer
  • Project Officers (multiple, state level)

Organizational Structure

ACCO operates under a constituted seven-member Governing Panel (Board of Directors). The Country Director serves as chief executive officer, supported by the Head of Programs and department heads across nine program departments. A Safeguarding & PSEA Focal Person sits within the Country Director’s office with an independent reporting line to the Board.