This Administrative policy is the property of the NGHOA and for the exclusive use of management and staff. It is the responsibility of each user to keep this Policy secure and distribution to external parties should be approved. NGHOA Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining an accounting and internal control structure that will enhance the effectiveness of the design and operation of the procedures described herein..

NGHOA is committed to placing accountability to people affected by disaster and conflict at the core of its emergency policy and practice, from preparedness and the onset of an emergency, through all phases of the program cycle. Accountability to affected populations (AAP) is applicable to all of NGHOA’s programs, whether humanitarian or development. It is highlighted in humanitarian situations due to the exceptional power imbalance between aid providers and recipients, and the urgent needs and increased vulnerability found within crisis-affected communities. NGHOA’s Policy to AAP provides a framework for addressing and integrating issues in emergencies such as gender equality, protection, the inclusion of the aged and people living with disability, and the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse by NGHOA and partner staff.

This Gender policy is the property of the NGHOA and applies to NGHOA’s all programs, advocacy and communication work, and not least within NGHOA. It is the responsibility of each user to keep this Policy secure and distribution to external parties should be approved. This policy lays out NGHOA’s commitments to strive for a world free from discrimination based on gender, and where every human being can fulfil their potential unhindered by discriminating laws, economic and social structures. The policy sets out NGHOA’s commitments and principles for our gender equality work.

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This Child Protection policy is the property of the NGHOA and applies to NGHOA’s all programs, advocacy and communication work, and not least within NGHOA. It is the responsibility of each user to keep this Policy secure and distribution to external parties should be approved. NGHOA is committed to protecting the safety and well-being of child/ children. Thus, NGHOA has adopted this Child Protection Policy that requires all representatives of the organization to conduct themselves appropriately with the children who participate in NGHOA related programs and take reasonable measures to ensure the safety of such children. This policy aims to define the behaviors and actions that constitute child abuse. Additionally, it will lay out organizations expectations behavior, the scope of application of the policy and guidelines for reporting and redressal.

NGHOA is committed to acting professionally and fairly in all of its dealings and relationships, employing the highest standards of openness, transparency and accountability. NGHOA promotes a culture of honesty and integrity, and totally opposes any form of fraud, bribery or corruption. The purpose of the NGHOA Anti-Fraud Policy is to provide clear definitions of what we mean by fraud, bribery and corruption. It is also a definitive statement to Members - making clear that NGHOA will not tolerate fraudulent or corrupt activities, and the giving or receiving of bribes. This policy summarizes the responsibilities of all Members to adhere to and uphold NGHOA’s position on fraud, bribery and corruption.

NGHOA is dedicated to upholding the greatest standards of openness, transparency, and responsibility in all of its interactions and partnerships while operating professionally and fairly. The purpose of NGHOA’s Anti-Nepotism policy is to avoid favoritism, the appearance of or potential for favoritism, and conflicts of interest and loyalty often associated with nepotism. Nepotism is inconsistent with the NGHOA’s longstanding policy of making employment decisions and other decisions based solely on its needs and individual qualifications, skills, ability and performance.

NGHOA Program Planning Policy in the base of overall technical direction and management of projects, with core partners fully integrated into the program’s structure and local resource partners included to foster learning and capacity building.

NGHOA’s Safety & Security policy describes the organizational safety & security principles and responsibly in order to minimize security risks for NGHOA staff and assets as much as possible, while safeguarding name and reputation and the continuation of NGHOA programs as long as possible, even in insecure situations.

NGHOA takes a zero-tolerance approach to corruption and other financial irregularities. NGHOA does not tolerate corruption in relation to any of our work and requires that all suspicions of corruption thought to be in breach of the NGHOA policy are reported to NGHOA. The policy document describes how NGHOA works to prevent corruption or financial irregularities.