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ACF RISK MANAGEMENT POLICIES General Induction Course
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The Policies: “Risk Management Program” ACF Policy on Anti- Bribery, Corruption and Abuse of Power (ACF International) ACF-USA Whistleblower Policy ACF-USA General Complaints - Policy and Procedures ACF Child Protection Policy (ACF International) ACF-USA Workplace Harassment ACF-USA Conflict of Interest Policy
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In Groups Summarize the key points of the policy? As an employee of ACF, what can you do to ensure the policy is respected at the workplace? Do you have any questions or concerns regarding this policy in the workplace? 30 minutes preparation 7 minutes presentation
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How to report??? All policies except whistleblower follow the steps outline in the general complaints policy! Supervisor Mission HR Informal Country Director Formal Follow whistleblower procedure If nothing happens…
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Key Points: Workplace Harassment Harassment Policy Consequences Training Referral to Counseling Disciplinary actions Suspension without pay Termination of employment On the basis of:RaceColorReligionGenderAgeDisabilityNationality
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Key Points: Child Protection Core values and principles of ACF in working with children Strive to understand and respect children within the local context in which they live. All types of child abuse or exploitation are unacceptable. All children regardless of gender, disability, ethnicity, social background, religious belief, or political view are equal. All ACF staff will endorse an environment of respect and trust with children recognizing them as individuals in their own right. All concerns and allegations of child abuse will be taken seriously by all ACF staff and responded to appropriately. All relevant concerns expressed by children will be taken seriously by ACF staff. ACF will work in partnership with parents / caregivers, other organizations and professionals to ensure the safety of children.
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Key Points: Conflict of Interest Duty to disclose Discuss with your supervisor a potential conflict of interest that you may have. There is NO PENALTY for disclosing a potential conflict of interest – it is simply a precaution to make sure all our activities are conducted openly and fairly. Disclosing is something we should always do. NOT disclosing is a violation of this policy. If my brother gets the job it will be good for me! I’ll tell ACF that he is the best guy for the job!!!
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Key Points: Whistleblower A “Whistleblower” is an employee OR EXTERNAL PARTY who informs the appropriate manager about an activity which that person believes to be illegal or contrary to ACF-USA standards for ethical conduct.
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Key Points: Whistleblower Examples of actions that should be reported Forging or altering documents, including financial reports or computer files; Taking a bribe from suppliers Stealing money or supplies from ACF An unaddressed conflict of interest Authorizing or receiving compensation for goods not received or services not performed; Falsifying documents (including beneficiary lists) Abusing power (sexual harassment or abuse of a beneficiary) that is not being properly addressed as required under the related policies.
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Procedures for reporting suspected violations ACF-USA -> report is sent to Country Director, and if there is no action, then to HQ acf-usaConfidential@actionagainsthunger.org
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Umbrella Policy: Anti-Bribery, Corruption and Abuse of Power Reflected in: Schedule B ACF Charter Schedule C Code of Conduct Schedule E Conflict of Interest Schedule F Anti- Corruption and Bribery ACF Good Business Regulations Includes: Fraud Money laundering Extortion Facilitation payments Embezzlement Nepotism Political contributions Abuse of power Child protection issues
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