Staff Code of Conduct -what does it mean for me?

As a volunteer or member of GREEN WATERS, I will promote its values and principles and protect its reputation by:

• Respecting the basic rights of others by acting fairly, honestly and tactfully, and by treating people with dignity and respect, and respecting the national law and local culture, traditions, customs and practices that are in line with human rights policy.
• Working actively to protect children by complying with child protection policy and procedures
• Maintaining high standards of personal and professional conduct
• Protecting the safety and well-being of myself and others
• Protecting the organization’s assets and resources
• Reporting any matter that breaks the standards contained in this Code of Conduct
• Maintaining high standards of personal and professional conduct means I will not behave in a way that breaches the code of conduct, undermines my ability to represent our mission or is likely to bring GREEN WATERS into disrepute.

I will not:

• Engage in sexual relations with anyone under the age of 18, or abuse or exploit a child in any way
• Exchange money, employment, goods or services for sexual favors
• Drink alcohol or use any other substances in a way that adversely affects my ability to represent GREEN WATERS or affects the reputation of the organization
• Be in possession of, nor profit from the sale of, illegal goods or substances
• Accept bribes or significant gifts (except small tokens of appreciation) from governments, beneficiaries, donors, suppliers or others, which have been offered as a result of my work within GREEN WATERS
• Use GREEN WATERS assets for personal benefit
• Behave in a way which threatens the security of myself or others.
• Use the organization’s computer or other equipment to view, download, create or distribute inappropriate material, such as pornography.

October 2007