Compliance Office

Compliance Office

DAAS is committed to complying with the letter and spirit of all laws, regulations, and contractual obligations to which it is subject. DAAS maintains a Code of Ethics and Conduct that sets out the standards of ethical behavior and professional conduct expectations for all DAAS employees and subcontractors. DAAS provides exceptionally strong financial, operational and program management systems to ensure compliance with the highest standards.

Any questions regarding the role and scope of DAAS Compliance Office or the reporting of compliance concerns can be sent via email to daasuscompliance@outlook.com / compliance@daasus.com we will respond in 72 hours or less.

DAAS Polices

In addition to the Code of Ethics and Conduct, DAAS maintains policies that provide clear directionsto achieve DAAS vision, mission, and values in compliance with the highest standards. DAAS polices includes among others, the following

Combating Trafficking in Persons

DAAS is opposed to all forms of trafficking in persons and is committed to reducing the risk of trafficking in its programs and activities. All DAAS contractors, subcontractors, subrecipients and their employees must comply with DAAS Policy on Combating Trafficking in Persons.

Data Protection Principles

As a company that collects data from many sources DAAS is committed to the responsible use, storage, and processing of all data it collects. Personal data must be obtained by lawful and fair means with the knowledge or consent of the data subject.

DAAS Policy on Business Integrity: Dealing with Governments or Officials; Compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

DAAS is committed to conducting every business transaction with the highest regard for moral and ethical business practices and business integrity. All DAAS employees, and subcontractors must ensure that their personal and business conduct is in strict compliance with both the letter and the spirit of the laws and regulations that apply to DAAS in all countries that DAAS operates. This includes the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). https://www.justice.gov/criminal-fraud/foreign-corrupt-practices-act.

4. Fraud Awareness and Prevention Guidelines

DAAS Standards of Conduct states that the fundamental requirements to be met by its employees and subcontractors, inter alia, “integrity, loyalty, independence, impartiality and an international outlook”. DAAS employees and subcontractors are called upon to exercise “particular care to avoid any conflict of interests” and shall not “use their office or knowledge gained from their official functions for private gain, financial or otherwise, or for the private gain of any third party”. Any employee or subcontractor shall neither “offer or promise” nor “seek or accept” any personal benefit to/from another staff member of any third party in exchange for performance or non-performance of any official act.

The purpose of this guideline is to provide a definition of fraud and sample of actions that constitute fraud. The disciplinary measures for a staff member involved in fraud are provided in the Human Resource Regulations and Rules. These guidelines are of generic nature in raising awareness of fraud among all employees, includes some practical tools and measures to prevent, deter and detect fraud and a guide for taking appropriate actions if they encounter or are aware of such cases.

DAAS Policy on Reporting Irregular Practices, Wrongdoing and Misconduct

The purpose of this policy is to establish clear guidelines on reporting irregular practices,wrongdoing, and misconduct. All employees are encouraged to familiarize themselves with this policy.

The policy itself is designed primarily to prevent irregular practices, wrongdoing, and misconduct, and to provide information on how and to whom to report, and on the Organization’s policy on protecting staff who make reports.

In summary, DAAS employees are encouraged to come forward with any information they may have to report on irregular practices, wrongdoing, and misconduct. The first point of contact should be the appropriate hierarchical entity and as specified in the DAAS Human Resource employee handbook. The recipients of such information are required to report the substance of the more serious allegations to the Compliance Office. The identity of staff making the report will be protected. However, it should be noted that the publication of this policy is not intended to encourage staff to disseminate unsubstantiated rumors or gossip.

DAAS Policy on Harassment-Free Work Environment

DAAS does not tolerate any form of harassment in the workplace or work-related situations based on race; color; ethnic or national origin; religion; age; sex; sexual orientation, gender identity or perceived adherence to socially defined norms of masculinity and femininity; medical conditions; pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding; nationality or citizenship; physical or mental disability; genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member); protected U.S. military or U.S. veteran status; status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking; or any other class, status or characteristic protected by local law. DAAS requires that suppliers similarly uphold the principles of DAAS’s Harassment-Free Work Environment Policy to prevent harassment by or against supplier personnel..

DAAS Policy on Protecting Program Participants from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse

DAAS does not tolerate any form of sexual exploitation and abuse of any person, adult or child who is served by DAAS programs or whom DAAS employees or related personnel encounter in the implementation of those programs, including research. DAAS is committed to upholding the United Nations Secretary-General’s Bulletin on Special Measures for Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (ST/SGB/2003/13) and the six Core Principles of the United Nations Inter-Agency Standing Committee on PSEA (2002). All DAAS suppliers and supplier personnel must similarly uphold the principles of DAAS Policy on Protecting Program Participants from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse.Compliance with this Instruction is mandatory Active Date of Entry into Force is 19th February 2019.This instruction is divided into two parts: Part A: Policy on prevention and response to SEA;and Part B: Procedures for reporting, responding to and tracking SEA.

Violence-Free Work Environment

DAAS prohibits and will not tolerate any form of violence or threats of violence in the work environment or while engaged in the performance of employment duties, whether on company premises, off company premises, online or social media platforms. DAAS prohibits personnel from threatening or committing any form of violence against other personnel; employees of funders, partners, or vendors;program participants or beneficiaries; or anyone else with whom they interact in work-related situations. DAAS requires that suppliers and subcontractors similarly uphold the principles of DAAS’s Violence-Free Work Environment Policy to prevent violence by or against supplier personnel.