CODE OF CONDUCT

The FSD Africa Code of Conduct (Version 4.0), updated on 14 September 2021, establishes the ethical standards and professional behavior required of all personnel associated with the organization. It defines the scope of application, management and employee responsibilities, and specific standards regarding integrity, conflict of interest, and safeguarding.

• The Code of Conduct applies to a broad range of personnel, including Board Members, Committee Members, Advisers, and Employees, as well as associated parties such as partners, grantees, consultants, volunteers, interns, and contractors. The document specifies that the Code is an integral part of all employment contracts and service conditions regardless of whether it has been signed, and failure to comply may lead to disciplinary action or termination of contracts for external parties.
• FSD Africa mandates strict standards of conduct across several categories: integrity, information disclosure, conflict of interest, safety and security, respect and dignity, sexual abuse and exploitation, and anti-corruption. Key requirements include the disclosure of all actual or perceived conflicts of interest, the prohibition of any form of corruption (including money laundering and terrorist financing), and a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation, including prohibitions on sexual activity with minors or persons benefiting from FSD Africa's assistance.
• The document outlines a governance structure for the Code's implementation and oversight. The Board of Directors approves the Code, the CEO is ultimately responsible for its implementation, and the Director of HR and Talent Management serves as the owner of the document. Managers and supervisors are held accountable for ensuring compliance within their areas of authority and for fostering a culture that supports these ethical standards.
• The Code of Conduct is designed to be read in conjunction with eleven specific supporting policies, which include the Safeguarding Policy, Anti-Corruption Policy, Data Protection Policy, and the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Policy, among others.

APA

FSD Africa (2021). CODE OF CONDUCT. https://fsdafrica.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/22-04-04-Code-of-Conduct.pdf

Chicago

FSD Africa. CODE OF CONDUCT. 2021. https://fsdafrica.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/22-04-04-Code-of-Conduct.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{fsdafrica2021code, author = {{FSD Africa}}, title = {{CODE OF CONDUCT}}, institution = {FSD Africa}, year = {2021}, month = sep, url = {https://fsdafrica.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/22-04-04-Code-of-Conduct.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }