Implementation

1.  To ensure maximum effectiveness of the Company and Individual Codes of Conduct:

i.  Prominently displaying the Company and Individual Codes of Conduct in clear view at workers' camps, offices, and in public areas of the work space. Examples of areas include waiting, rest and lobby areas of sites, canteen areas and health clinics.

ii.  Ensuring all posted and distributed copies of the Company and Individual Codes of Conduct are translated into the appropriate language of use in the work site areas as well as for any international staff in their native language.

2.  Verbally and in writing explain the Company and Individual Codes of Conduct to all staff.

3.  Ensure that:

i.  All direct reports sign the Individual Code of Conduct, including acknowledgment that they have read and agree with the Code of Conduct.

ii.  Staff lists and signed copies of the Individual Code of Conduct are provided to the OHS Manager, the GBV Complaints Team (GCT), and the client.

iii.  Participate in training and ensure that staff also participate as outlined below.

iv.  Put in place a mechanism for staff to:

a.  report concerns on ESHS or OHS compliance; and,

b.  confidentially report GBV incidents through the Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM)

v.  Staff are encouraged to report suspected or actual ESHS, OHS, GBV issues, emphasizing the staff's responsibility to the Company and the country hosting their employment, and emphasizing the respect for confidentiality.

4.  In compliance with applicable laws and to the best of your abilities, prevent perpetrators of sexual exploitation and abuse from being hired, re-hired or deployed. Use background and criminal reference checks for all employees nor ordinarily resident in the country where the works are taking place.

5.  Ensure that when engaging in partnership, sub-contractor, supplier or similar agreements, these agreements:

i.  Incorporate the ESHS, OHS, GBV Codes of Conduct as an attachment

ii.  Include the appropriate language requiring such contracting entities and individuals, and their employees and volunteers, to comply with the Individual Codes of Conduct

iii.  Expressly state that the failure of those entities or individuals, as appropriate, to ensure compliance with the ESHS and OHS standards, take preventive measures against GBV, to investigate allegations thereof, or to take corrective actions when GBV has occurred, shall not only constitute grounds for sanctions and penalties in accordance with the Individual Codes of Conduct but also termination of agreements to work on or supply the project

6.  Provide support and resources to the GCT to create and disseminate internal sensitization initiatives through the awareness-raising strategy under the GBV Action Plan.

7.  Ensure that any GBV complaint warranting police action is reported to the police, the client and the World Bank immediately.

8.  Report and act in accordance with the agreed response protocol any suspected or actual acts of GBV.

9.  Ensure that any major ESHS or OHS incidents are reported to the client and the supervision engineer immediately, non-major issues in accordance with the agreed reporting protocol.

10.  Ensure that children under the age of 18 are not present at the construction site, or engaged in any hazardous activities.