Management Committee

Members

The Management Committee (MC) is composed of the twelve Vice-Rectors for Internationalisation and UNITA Office Managers from each partner university, and also includes the Executive Coordinator and the UNITA Office Coordinator.

Role

The MC is the operational decision-making body, creating links between strategic decisions and operational actions. It is responsible for the overall coordination of UNITA project implementation, operational decision-making, and ensuring budget compliance. It also monitors Task Team progress through continuous reporting.

Frequency

• The MC (T1.2) meets every 4th week of the month, on Thursday at 11 am CET.
• At least once per semester, meetings take place in person, rotating among the partner universities and coinciding annually with the GB meeting location.
• The MC receives decisions and recommendations from the GB, works closely with the SA to develop proposals, and collaborates with the QEB for monitoring and corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure overall coordination for project implementation, follow-up of governing bodies, and transfer of information and decisions.
• Provide leadership and operational direction to Work Packages’ Task Forces and UNITA Offices, acting as project champion.
• Own project risk management and ensure outcomes align with Alliance objectives and priorities.
• Monitor project progress regularly, ensuring results meet expectations; drive organizational change and oversee its implementation.
• Approve and sign off on all key management milestone artefacts.

Voting rules and quorum

• The MC shall not deliberate or decide validly unless two-thirds (2 / 3) of its Members are present or represented (quorum).
• Each Member present or represented has one vote.
• Decisions require a two-thirds (2 / 3) majority of votes cast.
• Proposals must be submitted in writing by an MC member at least 15 days before the meeting.