During an initial transition period of 12 to 18 months, Centre 4 S will be directed by a President. The President will be assisted by a Secretariat consisting of an Executive Administrator, responsible for the daily management of the Centre, and an Administrator, responsible for finance issues. National and regional experts will assist the President in achieving the objectives of the centre. It is foreseen that international experts will be called upon to assist on a full- or part-time basis.

A Board, comprising five members, will be nominated for the transitional period. One or two international observers will join them to represent external partners who contributed to the financing of Centre 4 S activities