Organisation : Australian Council for International Development
Location : Australia
Work type : Part-time
Sector : Humanitarian, Industry Associations, Law, Justice & Human Rights, Overseas Aid & Development
Salary type : Volunteer
Application closing date : 22 Oct, 2021
About the organisation
About ACFID and the Code of Conduct Committee
The Australian Council for International Development (ACFID) is the peak body for Australian non-government organisations (NGOs) involved in international development and humanitarian action. Our vision is of a world where all people are free from extreme poverty, injustice, and inequality and where the earth’s finite resources are managed sustainably. Our purpose is to lead and unite our members in action for a just, equitable and sustainable world.
Founded in 1965, ACFID currently has 129 members and 22 affiliates operating in more than 90 developing countries. ACFID’s members range between large Australian multi-sectoral organisations that are linked to international federations of NGOs, to agencies with specialised thematic expertise, and smaller community-based groups, with a mix of secular and faith-based organisations.
The ACFID Code of Conduct (the Code) is a voluntary, self-regulatory sector code of good practice. It was developed in 1997 and comprehensively revised in 2010 and 2016. The Code aims to improve international development and humanitarian action outcomes and increase stakeholder trust by enhancing the transparency, accountability and effectiveness of ACFID's members. All full members of ACFID are signatories to the Code and are committed to full adherence to its principles and commitments.
The Code is independently governed on behalf of the ACFID Board and ACFID Council by the Code of Conduct Committee. The Code of Conduct Committee (CCC) is responsible for developing, administering and promoting the Code in accordance with the Rules and Objects of ACFID and the Committee’s Terms of Reference.
The Committee is made up of:
- An independent honorary chair
- Six members elected by and from the Council of ACFID members;
- one appointed representative of the Australian community
- up to three specialist-based appointed positions, with skills and experience in accordance with current requirements of the Committee.
Committee members serve three-year terms and can serve up to two terms.
About the role
- A unique opportunity to join a dynamic and collaborative committee and contribute to the development and promotion of high ethical standards and effectiveness in the Australian international development sector.
- Code of Conduct Committee members participate in a voluntary capacity, with all reasonable costs covered by ACFID.
- 4 meetings a year, virtual or face-to-face.
- Applicants from all locations in Australia encouraged to apply.
- Applications close COB Friday 22 October 2021
- View the position description: PDF
The Role
The ACFID Code of Conduct Committee (CCC) is responsible for developing, administering and promoting the ACFID Code of Conduct, a voluntary, self-regulatory sector code of good practice for the Australian international development sector.
The Australian Community member provides a valuable independent voice on the Code of Conduct Committee. Drawing on their experiences outside the international development sector, the Australian Community member will contribute a unique perspective to support the achievement of high ethical standards and effectiveness by the sector.
Code of Conduct Committee members are expected to participate in quarterly meetings, complaints handling investigations and additional working groups as required.
The Committee welcomes applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Experience in the broader not-for-profit sector, ethics, complaints investigations or other industry standards or codes of conduct is desirable.
The successful candidate will be interested in working in a collaborative committee context.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Australian Community Member – ACFID Code of Conduct Committee via Pro Bono Australia.
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