Department of ADMINISTRATION, FINANCE
and HUMAN RESOURCES (AFHR)

The Department of Administration, Finance and Human Resources (AFHR) manages the administrative, financial and human resource functions of the OACPS Secretariat. This includes managing staff issues, preparing the Secretariat’s draft annual budget, supervising the management of the Secretariat’s financial resources and overseeing the management of the Secretariat’s conference services.

The Department works across all sections to maintain a conducive physical working environment for staff and external stakeholders. It provides relevant, adequate and reliable facilities for the smooth functioning of the OACPS and implements effective and efficient polices, systems, procedures and working methods. The Human Resources Section develops and applies effective human resources management policies to retain competent and motivated staff to enable the Secretariat to efficiently carry out its functions.

The enhancement of financial sustainability of the Secretariat is paramount through proper budgetary and financial management with the aim to contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the OACPS as defined by the organs. The Finance section is responsible for all financial matters ensuring that all financial transactions are in accordance with the Secretariat’s Financial Regulations, Rules and Procedures.

The Conference Services provides conference, linguistic and logistical services ensuring high quality, accuracy and consistency of work. This Unit is responsible for the translation, revision, production and distribution of all documentation produced in the Secretariat as well as the functioning and maintenance of the meeting facilities.