1.11.1 Conflict Resolution
Whenever a dispute arises among the NGO staff, it shall be resolved in a constructive manner, i.e. the solutions shall lead to positive changes. Employees who feel unfairly treated or who have complaints about a situation or about working conditions should notify the Executive Director immediately.
1.11.2 Staff Behavior
NGO expects its employees to adopt attitudes and behavior that maintain the good image of the organization. NGO employees shall display an exemplary level of professionalism and integrity.
Furthermore, besides the usual rules every good employee needs to follow (respect, courtesy, punctuality), there are particular procedures of conduct for members of the organization which must be observed.
(1) Political Activities
Since NGO is a non-political organization, employees shall not participate in activities of a purely political nature on work premises or during working hours. It is also prohibited to use the organization’s materials for these purposes.
(2) Discrimination and Harassment
Under the principles established by NGO, no employee, man or woman, has the right to put pressure on another, make intimate advances, give preferential treatment or show sexual favoritism at work.
(3) Conflict of Interest
To avoid putting themselves in a conflict of interest with the objectives and operations pursued by NGO, employees shall respect the following guidelines:
• It is prohibited to use NGO property for illegal or unauthorized purposes.
• It is prohibited for any NGO employee having confidential information to disclose it without express authorization beforehand.
• Employees cannot at any time accept a job from another employer if this job interferes with their work schedule and their duties and responsibilities.
• Employees shall avoid putting themselves in situations where they may gain profit or derive direct or indirect interest by influencing a contract award.
• Employees cannot solicit or accept tips, gifts, favors or other forms of gratuities for services rendered or required to be rendered in performing their duties within the organization.
Pages:
1. Purpose and Categories of Personnel…..2. Volunteers and Personnel Recruitment…..3. Appointment Letter and Staff Orientation at the NGO…..4. Employee Salary Benefits in NGOs…..5. Travel Rules & Regulations at NGO…..6. Holidays and Leave in NGOs…..7. Employee Termination Rules in NGOs…..8. Conflict Management Policy in NGOs…..9. Settling Grievance Policy in NGOs…..10. Peformance Evaluation System Policy for NGOs…..11. Policy for Annual Performance Evaluation at NGOs
More NGO Operational Policies:
1. General Personnel Policy (also Human Resource Policy)
2. Communications Policy
3. Computer Policy
4. Procurement Policy
5. Fixed Assets Policy
6. Finance Policy
