PSEAH Policy

Policy Statement

dev~consult is committed to maintaining a safe, respectful, and professional working environment that is free from sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, sexual harassment, and all forms of inappropriate conduct. We uphold a policy of zero tolerance towards Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) and Sexual Harassment (SH) in all our operations, projects, workplaces, and interactions with clients, partners, contractors, communities, and beneficiaries.

This policy applies to all employees, consultants, associates, interns, subcontractors, volunteers, and any individual representing or working on behalf of dev~consult.

Principles

dev~consult is committed to:

• Treating every individual with dignity, respect, and fairness.
• Preventing all forms of sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, intimidation, coercion, and abuse of authority.
• Promoting a workplace culture built on professionalism, integrity, accountability, and mutual respect.
• Protecting complainants, witnesses, and whistleblowers from retaliation.
• Ensuring that allegations are handled promptly, confidentially, fairly, and impartially.

Prohibited Conduct

The following conduct is strictly prohibited:

• Sexual exploitation or abuse of any person.
• Sexual harassment, including unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favours, or other verbal, non-verbal, or physical conduct of a sexual nature.
• Any exchange of money, employment, services, or other benefits for sexual favours.
• Abuse of authority or unequal power relationships for sexual purposes.
• Retaliation against any person who reports concerns or participates in an investigation.
• Any behaviour that creates an intimidating, hostile, humiliating, or offensive working environment.

Reporting and Response

Any individual who experiences or witnesses conduct prohibited under this policy is encouraged to report the matter promptly to dev~consult management or another designated focal point.

Reports will be treated confidentially and investigated promptly, objectively, and fairly. Appropriate measures will be taken to protect all parties involved while ensuring due process and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

All personnel are responsible for:

• Maintaining professional standards of conduct.
• Completing any safeguarding or PSEAH awareness activities required by dev~consult or its clients.
• Reporting suspected violations in good faith.
• Cooperating fully with investigations.
• Managers and team leaders have an additional responsibility to promote a respectful workplace, respond appropriately to concerns, and ensure compliance with this policy.

Compliance

Any confirmed violation of this policy may result in disciplinary action, including removal from assignments, termination of employment or contractual arrangements, notification to clients or funding agencies where appropriate, and referral to competent authorities where required by law.

dev~consult will periodically review this policy to ensure alignment with evolving international safeguarding standards and good practice, reinforcing our commitment to protecting the dignity, safety, and wellbeing of all individuals with whom we work.