Governance Architecture
GTN operates on a decentralized “Hub and Spoke” model, managed by a virtual committee. All roles are strictly voluntary.
The Dual-Hat Policy
To maintain a lean structure and ensure leadership remains grounded in grassroots practice, leaders may hold multiple roles simultaneously. A Global Convenor may serve as a Regional Co-Lead, and a Regional Co-Lead is strongly encouraged to serve as the Country Focal Point for their home nation.
Leadership Roles
| Title | Scope & Authority | Primary Focus |
| Global Convenor | Network-wide | Maintains the charter, oversees functional circles, ensures structural integrity, and acts as the external ambassador for the network. |
| Regional Co-Leads | Continental / Time-Zone | Filters global initiatives for regional relevance, coordinates regional webinars, and supports their respective Country Focal Points. |
| Country Focal Points | National Ecosystem | The core operational engine. Welcomes local members, flags regional job opportunities, and shares local TVET policy updates with the global hub. |
Functional Circles
Instead of traditional departments, operational tasks are divided into distributed “Circles” managed asynchronously by the virtual committee:
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Knowledge & Insights Circle: Curates frameworks, assessment tools, and training manuals.
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Opportunities & Careers Circle: Sources and distributes global and regional TVET consultancies and job openings.
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Events Circle: Facilitates digital cross-border knowledge-sharing sessions and webinars.
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Research and Publications Circle: Promotes collaborative research, joint publications, policy briefs, and the dissemination of evidence-based TVET practices across regions.
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Resource Mobilisation Circle: Pools expertise across the network, connecting institutions that have successfully accessed GIZ, EU, AfDB, World Bank, or SDG-linked funds with those that haven’t to build financial resilience.