Global Hand recommends the People in Aid Code, on human resources.

The following is designed to be read in light of “Principles”: /en/documents/21008, and Cross-referential Issues.

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3.5. Human resources

Global Hand recommends the People In Aid Code, on human resources. The principles of this code are as follows:

3.5.1

“Human resources are an integral part of our strategic and operational plans.”
Principle 1: Human Resources Strategy,People In Aid Code of Good Practice

3.5.2.

“Our human resources policies aim to be effective, fair and transparent.”
Principle 2: Staff Policies and Practices,People In Aid Code of Good Practice

3.5.3.

“Good support, management and leadership of our staff is key to our effectiveness.”
Principle 3: Managing People,People In Aid Code of Good Practice

3.5.4.

“Dialogue with staff on matters likely to affect their employment enhances the quality and effectiveness of our policies and practices.”
Principle 4: Consultation and Communication,People In Aid Code of Good Practice

3.5.5.

“Our policies and practices aim to attract and select a diverse workforce with the skills and capabilities to fulfil our requirements.”
Principle 5: Recruitment and Selection,People In Aid Code of Good Practice

3.5.6.

“Learning, training and staff development are promoted throughout the organisation.”
Principle 6: Learning, Training and Development,People In Aid Code of Good Practice

3.5.7.

“The security, good health and safety of our staff are a prime responsibility of our organisation.” Principle 7: Health, Safety and Security,“People In Aid Code of Good Practice”: http://www.peopleinaid.org/code/online.aspx

Please contact People In Aid Code for details of the Code, or the further materials they produce to assist NGOs to improve the quality of their human resources management: info@peopleinaid.org and www.peopleinaid.org .

Global Hand recommends The Sphere Project on human resources. Each of these standards below are extracted from the Sphere Handbook’s common standards, which apply to all sectors.

3.5.11.

“The disaster-affected population actively participates in the assessment, design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the assistance programme.”
Common standard 1: participation, page 28 Sphere Handbook 2004 Revised Edition

3.5.12.

“Aid workers possess appropriate qualifications, attitudes and experience to plan and effectively implement appropriate programmes.”
Common standard 7: aid worker competencies and responsibilities, page 40 Sphere Handbook 2004 Revised Edition

“Aid workers receive supervision and support to ensure effective implementation of the humanitarian assistance programme.”
Common standard 8: supervision, management and support of personnel, page 41 Sphere Handbook 2004 Revised Edition

See the Sphere Project for further detail.

Global Hand recommends InterAction’s PVO Standards where applicable to this issue. These standards include the following. The balance of InterAction’s standards on human resources can be found in the Reference Material

3.5.19.

“A member organization shall endeavor to follow best management practices appropriate to its mission, operations, and governance structure.” Management Practice and Human Resources Standard: 6.0,Interaction PVO Standards

3.5.20.

“A member organization shall periodically reassess its mission and operations in light of the changing world environment through an on-going strategic planning process.” Management Practice and Human Resources Standard: 6.0,Interaction PVO Standards

3.5.21.

“A member shall endeavor to recruit and retain staff that combine professional competence with a commitment to service.” Management Practice and Human Resources Standard: 6.4 Promoting Diversity,Interaction PVO Standards

See InterAction’s PVO Standards for further detail.