PAN AFRICAN VOLUNTEERS NETWORK (PAVNET)
WELCOME
WE WARMLY WELCOME YOU TO THE PAN AFRICAN VOLUNTEERS NETWORK (PAVNET)
ABOUT PAVNET
BACKGROUND
Millions of Africans lack fundamental knowledge, skills, and services related to Health, Agriculture, STEM, Entrepreneurship, "Good Governance and the Rule of Law, due to the fact that they cannot afford to pay for such services. Thereby, significantly contributing to poor economic growth, food scarcity, rise in maternal and infant mortality, human rights violations, and underdevelopment as a whole.
On this note, the Pan-African Volunteers' Network brings together experts from different socio-economic, cultural, political, and academic backgrounds in Project Management, Governance, Environmental Management, Agriculture, Health, Climate Change, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), Innovation and Entrepreneurship, who are willing to render voluntary services to the less-privileged.
This is driven by the love for humanity, the spirit of Pan-Africanism and the idea of re-building "the Africa we want" through voluntary community services, advocacy, and humanitarian supports to specifically widows, orphans, physically challenged individuals, youths, women, children, farmers, and the general populace in remote communities.
PAVNET which is founded in 2020, draws its strength from team, diversity, multiculturalism and transnationalism. It consists of scholars from the 54 African countries of Sierra Leone, Ghana, Nigeria, Uganda, Sudan, Kenya, Ivory Coast, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Burkina Faso, Gambia, Malawi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Senegal, Mali, Guinea Bissau, Guinea Conakry, Cameroon, Chad, Central Africa Republic, Liberia, Benin, and host of others.
We offer a platform for volunteers to connect with organizations and communities in need of their skills and expertise. Through our volunteering opportunities, we aim to create positive impacts on the lives of those we serve and contribute to sustainable development in Africa. Our volunteers have made significant impacts in the lives of the less privileged., as we strongly believe that "the best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.
SCOPE
PAVNET covers areas of socio-economic and cultural significance, which include Agriculture, Health, STEM, Governance, Arts, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation, as a way of promoting economic growth, food sufficiency, Youth and women's empowerment.
OUR PAVENT LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
Provides certified leadership training on range of Environmental Mangement, Human Rights, Human Resources Management, Project Management, Public Health, Crop Cultivation and Animal Husbandry, STEM, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Gender, Women and Youth Empowerment, Diplomacy, Communication and Negotiation.
OUR PAVNET JOURNAL
A platform with a "global readership", publishes articles, impactful stories and events. PAVNET JOURNAL raises awareness on life-changing, and threatening Environmental, Human Rights, STEM, Agriculture, Health, Entrepreneurship, Conflict and Gender-related issues.
A platform established as a way of helping Africans tell their stories, promote talents and report on events and happenings.
OUR PAVNET CHILDREN'S FORUM
serves as safe space for children to network with other children across Africa, and gain knowledge and skills in STEM, CHILD RIGHTS, CREATIVE ARTS, ENPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION.
OUR PAVNET PEACE AMBASSADORS
are present in schools, universities, civil services, NGOs and host of other institutions across Africa, raising awareness and empowering stakeholders with skills needed to build peace through regular community engagement, establishing complain mechanisms, dialogue and mediation, as ways of managing conflicts and ensure pre-emptive peace measures.
MISSION
Our mission is to create value and make a difference to peoples and societies across Africa, by promoting STEM, healthy living, human rights, women's empowerment, and human capacity building, with the goal of attaining regional economic growth, political stability, and peaceful coexistence.
VISION
PAVNET is driven by the vision of making Africa a "Peaceful and Prosperous Continent", whose socio-economic and political developments are driven by its citizens, specifically women and youths.
AIM
To improve the knowledge, skills and competence of Africans with regards to health, sustainable agriculture, STEM, arts, culture, human rights, entrepreneurship and Innovation, as a way of accelerating economic growth, political stability and peaceful coexistence.
OBJECTIVES:
PAVNET is guided by the following objectives:
-To empower women, youths, and children with technical, vocational, entrepreneurial, science, and Innovative skills, with the necessary skills needed to drive economic growth and political stability in Africa.
-To promote healthy living among Africans by providing accessible, affordable, and regular health services to the needy in rural communities.
-To promote food sufficiency in Africa by providing voluntary agricultural training, financial and material supports which include climate-smart agricultural practices, climate adaptation, mitigation strategies, and other extension services needed to increase agricultural productivity.
-To provide a platform for collaboration, networking, research, and experience sharing.
- To provide humanitarian and counseling supports to widows, orphans, physically challenged individuals, refugees, victims of rape and natural disasters.
-To promote peaceful coexistence in Africa by defending human rights, promote good governance, advocate against gender inequality, gender-based violence, youth marginalization, and other forms of discrimination, which are major drivers of conflicts in Africa.
PAVNET ORGANS
SECRETARIAT (Directorate, Departments, Regional and National Coordinating Branch, National Chapters)
ADVISORY COUNCIL (Administrative Branch and Advisory Board)
PARTNERS
MEMBER STATES
NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS
CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS
INTER-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS
UNIVERSITIES
PTOFESSIONAL GROUPS
COMMUNITY STAKHOLDERS
EXPERTS AND MEMBERS OF PAVNET SECRETARIAT
CROSS-SECTION OF PAVNET'S SECRETARIAT
SAMUEL BARBER KAMARA
PEACE AMBASSADOR
STAFFS' ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF CHAIRMAN-ADVISORY COUNCIL
The Chairman of the Advisory Council play a pivotal role in guiding and shaping the strategic direction of Pan African Volunteers Network (PAVNET), providing valuable insights, advising the ADVISORY COUNCIL AND SECRETARIAT, and fostering partnerships to enhance our mission and objectives.
DEPUTY CHAIRMAN (DC)
Deputy Chairman assists Chairman.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF ADVISOR
Advisor’s roles involve providing guidance and technical support to your department and play supervisory role in designing and implementing of projects in your department working closely with the Head of Department.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DIRECTOR
Director is responsible for:
➢ Overseeing the strategic direction and overall management of the organization of PAVNET especially the SECRETARIAT.
➢ Strategic Planning: Responsible for developing and implementing the organization's strategic plan, ensuring that it aligns with PAVNET’s mission, vision, and values.
➢ Financial Management: Work closely with Chairman of Advisory Council to oversee the financial management of PAVNET, ensure that budgets are developed and managed effectively, and that financial reporting is accurate, timely, and in compliance with relevant regulations.
➢ Stakeholder Engagement: engage with stakeholders, including shareholders, customers, employees, and the wider community, to build relationships, understand their needs and expectations, and ensure that PAVNET is meeting those needs.
➢ Governance: Ensure that PAVNET is operating in compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards, and that it is managed effectively and transparently.
➢ Risk Management: Identify potential risks to PAVNET and develop strategies to mitigate and manage those risks.
➢ Leadership: Provide leadership to the organization, setting a positive tone, promoting a culture of excellence, and empowering employees to achieve their full potential.
➢ Board Management: Work closely with the Advisory Council, providing them with the information and support they need to make informed decisions about the PAVNET’s strategic direction and management.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF DEPUTY DIRECTOR (DD)
Deputy Director assists the Director.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF HEAD OF DEPARTMENT (HOD)
Head of Department is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of various programs within the assigned department. Some key responsibilities include:
✓ Program Development: Responsible for developing new programs and projects, ensuring that they align with the overall goals and objectives of the organization.
✓ Program Implementation: Oversee the implementation of programs, ensuring that they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
✓ Program Monitoring and Evaluation: Responsible for monitoring the performance of programs, tracking progress against targets, and evaluating the impact of programs on the target population.
✓ Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with stakeholders, including donors, partners, and beneficiaries, to build relationships, secure funding, and ensure that programs meet the needs of the target population.
✓ Team Management: Manage a team of program managers and coordinators, providing guidance, support, and feedback to ensure that programs are delivered effectively.
✓ Reporting and Communication: Prepare reports and communicate program progress and results to SECRETARIAT, ADVISORY COUNCIL, DONORS PARTNERS, and OTHER STAEKHOLDERS.
✓ Risk Management: Identify potential risks to program implementation and develop strategies to mitigate and manage those risks.
Overall, Head of Departments play a critical role in ensuring that programs are developed and implemented effectively, and that they make a positive impact on the organization's target population.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF REGIONAL COORDINATORS (RC)
As a Regional Coordinator, your responsibilities will include:
❖ Coordinate PAVNET’s activities in your region, working closely with National Coordinators in your region
❖ Oversee and manage operations of projects within your assigned region.
❖ Develop and implement strategies to achieve regional targets and objectives.
❖ Coordinate with various National Coordinators to ensure smooth execution of projects in your region.
❖ Build and maintain relationships with clients, stakeholders, and partners.
❖ Mentor and guide the regional team members to achieve their goals.
❖ Submit Progress Report to Secretariat
DEPUTY REGIONAL COORDINATORS (DRC)
Deputy Regional Coordinator assists Regional Coordinators
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF NATIONAL COORDINATORS (NC)
As PAVNET’S National Coordinator, your roles and responsibilities include:
▪ Coordinate PAVNET’s activities in your country, working closely with Regional Coordinator.
▪ Oversee and manage operations of projects in your country.
▪ Develop and implement strategies to achieve targets and objectives.
▪ Coordinate the execution of projects in your country.
▪ Build and maintain relationships with clients, stakeholders, and partners in your country.
▪ Mentor and guide the national team members to achieve their goals.
▪ Submit Progress Report to Regional Coordinator
DEPUTY NATIONAL COORDINATOR (DNC)
Deputy National Coordinator assists National Coordinators.
We believe in the power of volunteering to transform lives, communities and the world at large.
SERVICES
PAVNET Opportunity Room provides updates on Scholarship, Internship, Volunteering, Fellowship, Job and other opportunities. subscribe below for more updates..
SERVICES
PAVNET EXPERTS CUT-ACROSS THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
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STEM
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LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
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RESEARCH
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ENTERPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION
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HEALTH
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DIPLOMACY AND COMMUNICATION
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GOVERNANCE AND HUMAN RIGHTS
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GEOGRAPHY
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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS)
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AGRICULTURE
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PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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GENDER, WOMEN, YOUTH AND CHILDREN'S AFFAIRS
TEAM OF EXPERTS AND MEMBERS OF ADVISORY COUNCIL
CROSS-SECTION OF OUR EXPERTS
BRIEFING
2020-2021, the idea of having a networking platform (PAVNET) where experts across Africa can meet, greet, share ideas and expertise in addressing challenges facing Africa as enshrined in Aspiration 2 and 6 of Agenda 2063 which state,
Aspiration 2-"An Integrated Continent Politically united and based on the ideals of Pan Africanism and the vision of African Renaissance", and
Aspiration 6-"An Africa, whose development is people-driven, relying on the potential of African people, especially its women and youth, and caring for children", emerged.
Three years down the line, we can proudly state that not only have we had a platform (PAVNET) of African experts from across the continent willing to drive Africa's development, but a platform that hosts:
o Top Administrators of the African Union Commission
o Top Administrators of Universities
o Top Administrators of AU Organs
o Top Administrators of national governments
o Top Administrators of nongovernmental organizations
o Top Administrators of media houses
o Renowned medical doctors
o Prominent lawyers
o Outstanding journalists, you name them-all represented in this house (true Pan Africanism/Regional Integration).
A continental organization with Secretariat (Director, Deputy Director, Regional and National Coordinators) and Advisory Council (Chairman, Deputy Chairman, Advisors and Executive Assistant to the Advisory Council).
PAVNET’s scope of work and thematic areas: Governance, STEM, Education, Agriculture, ICT, Entrepreneurship, Human Rights and Environmental Management, are well in line with Goals and Aspiration of Agenda 2063 and other international instruments.
Accomplishing such goals and aspirations requires collective hands on deck, the reason you are invited.
BRIEFING
PAVNET's Innovtion & Entepreneurship Department promotes "African brands", a way of promoting the African Continental Free Trade Area (ACFTA).
PAVNET, with representation in all African states, can give your business the exposure it deserves.
Our "PAVNET Talent Exposure Project" is geared towards identifying and promoting "African Talents".
Do you own a business/craft and want to be known across the continent for "free"?! PAVNET is at your service.
Send application to pavnet2020@gmail.com
we will be more than happy to help.
BRIEFING
PAVNET participated in the Launching of Ethiopian Economic and Business Journalist Association (EBJA), a group of professional journalists with no less than five years of practice, significantly impacting the Ethiopian community.
In attendance were bank managers, business owners, community stakeholders and government's representatives.
EBJA helps in bridging information gap between businesses and the media, hence, create a platform for businesses to be noticed and thrive.
We are proud of change makers, selfless enough to see others succeed.
Congratulations guys!!
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