The NEC may have different forms in different countries depending on prevailing circumstance but below are the key organs that are needed for a functional NEC
- The general assembly - This is made up of all members and is the highest/supreme organ of the coalition
- The board - The general assembly elects board members as per the rules of the coalition's constitution. This organ is mainly focused on governance matters
- The secretariat - This organ runs the day to day activities of the coalition and has staff members who are hired on full time basis. A coalition may have many staff positions based on the number of projects it is implementing but mandatory positions include the National Coordinator, the Finance Officer and the Campaigns Officer