GLOBAL OFFICE SOCIAL REPORT 2023
In 2023 we sought to develop the staff capacity we need to deliver our strategy and emerging project portfolio. We employed 14 new staff members, while 10 staff members left moving within our network or to pursue other opportunities. We engaged more people from abroad and rearranged various HR processes. Our updated HR plan seeks to support for personal development and training, foster teamwork and ensure a pleasant working environment for all staff. As part of this, we supported the Employee Participation Group to set up a Works Council to enhance two-way communication between management and staff in key decision-making. Personal safety and integrity are a priority for Wetlands International. We have policies and practices about the behaviour staff can expect from each other and we endeavour to create a safe space to share concerns or complaints as they occur. The Global Office received no official complaints from staff in 2023. We continue to give attention to awareness and training on behaviour, transparency and integrity.
Annual Meeting with Program Leadership Team, Supervisory Council, Management Team and Heads of Office in Malindi, Kenya
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together programme and office heads, our new Global Management Team and the Supervisory Council. This strategic meeting was a chance to assess collective progress, discuss outcomes from the strategic review process, and sharpen priorities to accelerate and upscale our impact for the years ahead. It also included a visit to the mangrove forest of Mida Creek which included valuable exchanges with local community conservation groups. The Global Board met to confirm the key decisions and actions, including investing in monitoring, evaluation and learning systems, fundraising priorities, reassessing the scope of our biodiversity work, and further strengthening our theory of change. Earlier in the year, a special face- to-face meeting was held at the Global Office in July after the new management team was set up to work together on a transition plan, an institutional development roadmap and vision, and our strategic and business planning. The meeting included an inspiring field visit to Marker Wadden, a Building with Nature site in the Netherlands Accountability Transparency and accountability are core values, and we actively
seek feedback on our performance. A dedicated webpage provides our annual reports and accounts, and information about key global policies including the Conservation and Human Rights Framework, INGO Accountability Framework, Code of Conduct, Corporate Engagement, Anti-corruption, Ethical, Gender and Partnership policies. In 2023 Wetlands International made no changes to these policies.
payments. All donors were informed and the case has been closed. Corporate social responsibility We strive to reduce any negative impact on the environment in our daily operations and act in a sustainable and socially responsible way, by choosing the most carbon friendly travel options when possible and only travelling when necessary, preferably opting for online meetings. Since travel is the most important part of our footprint, we fully compensate for the CO2 emissions from all company flights and train journeys. In 2023, our CO2 footprint from travel was 359 tonnes, which corresponds to about 11 tonnes per full-time equivalent staff.
HIGHEST LEVEL EDUCATION Phd 8 / Master 27 Bachelor 10 / Other 2 45, 9
HEALTH Sick leave 3.2% Absenteeism frequency 1,2
Anti-corruption and whistle blowing
All staff are introduced to the anti- corruption policy in their induction and are encouraged to be vigilant and discuss any suspicious activities with their line manager or Head of Office. External stakeholders can also approach Wetlands International with any grievances or complaints related to possible cases of fraud, discrimination or mismanagement. The complaints procedure is available
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CONTRACT TYPE Permanent 31 / Temporary 16
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on the Wetlands International website. At the end of 2023 we
received a fraud complaint related to our Tanzania Office. The Global Management Team commissioned an independent investigation. The case proved to be minor in financial terms and the required measures were taken including staff dismissal and stricter checks on procurement and expense
STAFF Total number december FTE 40 / PT 12 / FT 35
INTEGRITY COMPLAINTS Internal 0 / External 0
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