Corporate Services consists of various units that collectively work to ensure TMEA’s optimal performance by facilitating the smooth running of processes and proper management of people and resources.
Corporate Services consists of various units that collectively work to ensure TMEA’s optimal performance by facilitating the smooth running of processes and proper management of people and resources.
TMEA launched a major review of its governance structure to ascertain suitability, reflect the recent geographical expansion, and effectively oversee TMEA’s operations.
Cuts to donor funding caused by COVID-19 inflicted economic recession in donor countries necessitated a human resource restructuring process, and scaling down of programming.
The organisation strengthened its risk and compliance systems to include threats emerging from COVID-19. TMEA initiated risk mitigation measures including the Safe Trade Emergency Facility, efficiency savings, project prioritisation, and internal organisational and programmatic reviews to reduce the scale and impact of the risks.
The ICT Unit supported continued operations by training staff on effective video conferencing and innovating solutions to minimise the risk of COVID-19 contagions such as changing Biometric Access Devices at the office headquarters from touch to facial recognition.
Safe Trade Programmes dominated TMEA’s procurement. Notable among them was the successful procurement of PPE, in conjunction with UNOPS, for Partner Governments across the region, alongside mainstream mobilisation, which contributed to the achievement of the annual expenditure target.
TMEA’s Audit and Assurance Unit continues with its mission to enhance and protect the organisation’s value by providing risk-based, independent and objective assurance, advice and insight.
