Code of Good Practice

Mission and Management

We need to have a clear statement of mission, supported by a statement of values that underpin our work.

Effective strategic and operational planning, together with effective human resources and financial systems, are essential to support the achievement of our mission. Strategic objectives, over a defined period, need to be informed by an assessment of the HIV situation(s) in the country or region concerned, the range of institutional responses that already exist and our own capacity, in order to determine what gaps exist in programming and whether we are best placed to address them.

Operational planning, which includes clear timeframes and performance indicators, is needed to support the achievement of strategic objectives, as are the allocation of financial and human resources needed to meet these indicators, and a strategic approach to human resources management. Operational plans  need to be linked to programme plans and to individual work plans.

Other Mission and Management principles: Human Resources; Financial Management and Organisational Capacity.  Resources to help inform your programmes. Links to organisations and case studies.