Staff Code of Conduct - what does it mean for me?
As an employee or representative of Save the Children, 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 UN conventions.
• working actively to protect children by complying with Save the Children’s 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 organisation’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 do my job or is likely to bring
Save the Children into disrepute.
For example, 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 favours.
• drink alcohol or use any other substances in a way that adversely affects my ability to do
my job or affects the reputation of the organisation.
• 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
employment.
• undertake business for the supply of goods or services to Save the Children with family,
friends or personal contacts or use Save the Children assets for personal benefit.
• behave in a way which threatens the security of myself or others.
• use the organisation’s computer or other equipment to view, download, create or
distribute inappropriate material, such as pornography