Our team
The people behind SOPSAR CBO
SOPSAR CBO is led by a Board of Management drawn from the pastoralist community it serves, supported by programme, advisory and finance roles.
Organizational structure
How SOPSAR is organized
Governance flows from the Patron and Executive Committee to finance, directors and the programme team.
Level 01
Patron
Provides honorary oversight, guidance and community standing.
- Michael E. NgelechaPatron
Level 02
Executive Committee
Elected officials responsible for the direction and governance of SOPSAR CBO.
- Esinyen Lomosingo EbenyoChairperson
- Ekunyuk BelioVice Chairperson
- Emmanuel LopeyokSecretary
Level 03
Finance
Accountable for financial management, reporting and transparency.
- Dr Paul JelingaTreasurer
- Re Abraham MoruVice Treasurer
Level 04
Directors
Support institutional decision-making and represent community interests.
- Missionery/Shadrack Chuma EkaiDirector
- Lucy ErikaDirector
Level 05
Programmes & Advisory
Guide programme design, delivery and day-to-day coordination.
- SalimProgramme Coordinator
- Thomas IwallaProject Adviser
- John EkunyukProject Consultant
Board of Management
Full team listing
| S/No | Name | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Esinyen Lomosingo Ebenyo | Chairperson |
| 2 | Ekunyuk Belio | Vice Chairperson |
| 3 | Emmanuel Lopeyok | Secretary |
| 4 | Dr Paul Jelinga | Treasurer |
| 5 | Re Abraham Moru | Vice Treasurer |
| 6 | Thomas Iwalla | Project Adviser |
| 7 | John Ekunyuk | Project Consultant |
| 8 | Missionery/Shadrack Chuma Ekai | Director |
| 9 | Lucy Erika | Director |
| 10 | Michael E. Ngelecha | Patron |
| 11 | Salim | Programme Coordinator |
Photographs and biographies will be added once supplied by each member. See the Leadership & Governance page for governance details.
Work with the SOPSAR team
Partners, institutions and researchers are welcome to reach out to the board and programme team directly.