s:1634:"%T Human resources policy and procedures manual: approved by the Board of Trustees on 14 November 2011 
%A Catacutan, D.C. 
%A Cramb, R.A. 
%X This manual applies to staff across all locations where ICRAF carries out its work. The provisions of the manual shall be applied without regard to gender race nationality or social origin religion political affiliation or any other form of personal identity. For ease of reference the manual comprises nine chapters as follows: • The first chapter outlines general policies rights and obligations that apply to all staff of ICRAF irrespective of location. • The second chapter deals primarily with the policy governing recruitment and appointment of staff. • Chapters three and four capture remuneration and conditions of work including the various categories of leave. • Chapter five specifies the requirements of Performance management and staff development. • The provisions of Chapter six govern the purpose of Staff Association and membership. • Conditions relevant to termination of employment are outlined in Chapter seven of the manual. • Chapter eight deals with grievance policy and procedures including harassment. • Chapter nine is specific to internationally (and regionally) recruited staff. Matters not covered in this HR Policy and Procedures Manual may be interpreted and applied according to the current international labour laws and the established practices of like-minded organizations locally. However such laws and practices must not be contradictory to ICRAF’s values and principles. In case of contradiction ICRAF policies shall be followed. 
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