Value Rebirth-Centre LSD Leadership School, Effurun-Warri Study Centre — the governing policies of Value Rebirth & Empowerment Initiative (VREI).
1. Communication/Media Policy
Policy statement: VREI respects fully the fundamental rights of her staff, management, every other agency and individual whom we relate with. These include human rights in national constitution and international convention resolutions. Therefore, any part of this policy which interferes with the rights of her staff and corporate rights of her affiliates will not be enforced. Every staff should understand this policy and be willing to comply by it.
Purpose: This policy exists to foster timely, accurate, comprehensive, authoritative information as well as provide an effective and efficient framework to facilitate the timely dissemination of information, visibility for VREI and improved livelihood of humanity.
Scope: The policy applies to every staff and management as well as members of the Board of Directors/Advisors. This policy covers internal and external communication facilities, IT hardware/software, electronic and social media covering radio, television, email, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, telecommunication gadgets and print media which include newspapers, magazines, newsletters, fliers and periodicals etc.
2. Youth Policy
Policy statement: VREI has great value and respect for all humans and recognizes the strength of youths in fostering development. They are potential investment if well harnessed.
Policy goal: The overall policy goal is to provide an appropriate framework that will promote the fundamental human rights and protect the health, social, economic and political well-being of all young men and women in order to enhance their participation in the overall development process and improve their quality of life.
Coverage areas: This youth policy highlights the importance of youth and their rights irrespective of socio-economic status, ethnicity, religion and gender. Youths shall participate in decision making, leadership, and development within and outside the organization, and shall be protected from all forms of abuse, coercion, violence, exploitation, discrimination and degradation.
3. Conflict of Interest Policy
Policy statement: Conflict of interest arises when the interest of a trustee, staff or board could be different from the best interest of the organization. VREI is committed to ensuring that her work environment remains free from personal bias and does not unfairly favour any individual connected to or with the organization.
4. Procurement Policy
The overall purpose of procurement regulations is to ensure that VREI gets the highest quality of services rendered, while streamlining the process of procurement and maintaining adequate controls. These procedures apply to all staff involved in the procurement process. The VREI procurement committee is composed of Programme, Finance, and Administration representatives.
5. Fund Raising Policy
All donations solicited on behalf of the organization are used to further VREI's mission and follow the policies and procedures outlined by the organization. VREI seeks diversified sources of funding — cash contributions, material contributions, grants, sponsorships, and legacies from individuals, governments, public institutions, companies, foundations, NGOs, and other partners who share a commitment to VREI's vision and mission.
6. Human Resource & Conditions of Employment
The organization reserves the right to amend, alter, substitute, remove, add or change any provision of its HR handbook. VREI's personnel strategy is geared towards developing the human capital that will enable the organization to attain its goals, vision and mission. On assumption of duty, each employee's job description and performance expectations are handed to them in writing.
7. Policy for Volunteers and Interns
VREI appreciates the contributions of volunteers and unpaid interns in fulfilling its mission. Volunteers and interns are given equal opportunities without prejudice regarding sex, marital status, race, nationality, ethnic origin, age, class, sexual orientation, colour or disability. The initial period for volunteering is no longer than 6 months, extendable in additional 6-month terms with appropriate departmental review and approval.