GOUVERNANCE
SAVE CONGO is accountable for its actions and results. To achieve this, we have a clear mission, organizational structure, and decision-making processes; we act in accordance with our jointly agreed values and procedures; we ensure that our program results are consistent with our objectives; and we report these results accurately and transparently.
SAVE CONGO has procedures for the appointment, terms of reference, and tenure of members of the governing body, as well as for the prevention and management of conflicts of interest. Our programs and services are managed efficiently and professionally. The organization strives for excellence in all aspects of our policies and procedures as we have internal financial control procedures to ensure the effective use of all funds and to minimize the risk of misuse. We use best practices in financial management. SAVE CONGO constantly seeks to improve our efficiency. We have specific evaluation procedures for our governance bodies, staff, programmes and projects, based on mutual accountability. SAVE CONGO recognises that our integrity as an organisation extends to ensuring that our partners respect the highest standards of honesty and responsibility and that they adopt all measures to ensure that they do not have any relationship with organisations or individuals linked to illegal or unethical practices. Our results and successes are a reflection of the quality of our staff and volunteers, as well as the quality of our management practices; we are committed to the best development of our human resources. Compensation and benefits must be designed to balance public expectations of nonprofit organizations with the need to attract and retain the staff needed to fulfill our mission. Our human resources policies are fully compliant with national and international labor laws, and we ensure that we use best practices in the nonprofit sector in terms of employee and volunteer rights, and in terms of occupational safety, health and hygiene. Human resources policies include regular evaluation procedures for all staff. SAVE CONGO authorizes and encourages its staff to bring to the attention of management activities that may not be in compliance with the law, our objectives or our commitments. Human resources policies explicitly prohibit any act of bribery or corruption by staff or anyone else working for or on behalf of the organization.
