Who does the code of conduct and ethics apply to?
This code of conduct applies to all staff, and applicants for employment with Peer2Peer Education globally.
Our Code of Conduct and Ethics
Peer2Peer Education asks all staff and applicants to agree to work within our code of conduct and ethics before they begin employment with us and during employment with us.
Our Approach to Conduct and Ethics
At Peer2Peer Education our approach to conduct and ethics as an employee is based on principles that are
- Transparent
- Accountable
- Ethical
- Evidence-based
- Legal and Complaint
What do we ask employees and applicants to do?
We ask staff and applicants to provide valid, verified documents
- Provide documents to support their application that is valid and verified – like visas. Proof of identification and criminal record checks
Work within our policy framework
Agree to work within our policy framework in all areas of business operations
Compliance
- Conflict of Interest
- Work Health and Safety Policy
- Transport Policy
- Accommodation Policy
- Fieldwork Policy
- Financial Management Policy
- Personal Data Management Policy
- Procurements Policy
- Complaints Policy
Employment
- Employment Policy
- Dress code and identification Policy
Safeguarding
- Child Protection Policy
- Social Media Policy
- Privacy Policy
- Site Visits Policy
- Managing Bullying and Harassment Policy
- Anti-Discrimination Policy
We ask employees to act ethically and responsibly
- Respect culture, diversity and religion in the country in which they work
- Follow the dress code, including any directives for each country in which they work based on legal, ethical or in-country requirements
- Act in a manner that respects and upholds the law in each country they work in
What happens with a breach of policy within the code?
A breach of policy by an employee will lead to disciplinary action. Depending on severity this may include
- Immediate dismissal
- Pending investigation
- Formal Caution
Managing reports of illegal activity by staff
In any occurrence where illegal behaviour is suspected or reported Peer2Peer Education will immediately notify relevant authorities.