SUPPLIERS’ CODE OF CONDUCT

IOM isstrongly committedinobservingthehighestethicalstandardsinallitsprocurementactivities. Assuch,thisCodeofConduct forSuppliershasbeenpreparedtoprovide clearsummary ofIOM’s expectationfromthesuppliers inallprocurementdealings,ensuring thatinternationally recognized procurementethicsarefollowed.Transparencyandaccountability shouldbestrictly adhered toinall procurementactivities.

IOMprocurementethicsfocusesonzerotoleranceoncorruption,avoidingany formconflictof interestandhonestrepresentation ofsupplier’s capabilities.

Suppliers are strongly urged to familiarizethemselveswiththisCodeofConductto ensure successful working relationswith IOM.

POLICYON CORRUPTIONAND POSITION ON CONFLICT OF INTEREST

IOM expectsallcontractedsuppliersandcompaniesseeking tosellgoodsorservicestoconduct theirbusinessin accordancewith thehighestethical standards.Suppliersorpotential suppliers must strictly complywith allrulesandregulationsonbribery,corruptionandavoidunacceptablebusiness practices.Hence suppliersare expected to observe the following:

•Shallnot,directlyorindirectly,offertoanyIOMStaffmoney,goodsoraserviceasa consideration or in expectation of a favorable decision, information, opinion, recommendation,voteoranyotherformof favoritismwhich qualifiesasa corruption;

•Shallnotdirectlyorindirectly,offer,giveoragreeorpromisetogivetoanyIOMstaffany gratuityfor the benefitof/oratthe direction orrequestofanyStaffofIOM;

•ToimmediatelyinformtheIOMHeadofOfficeintheeventthatanyStaffofIOMsolicitsor obtained orhasmade an attemptto obtain gratificationforhim/herorforanyotherpersons.

•ToimmediatelydeclareifanyoftheCompany’sstaffand/orofficershadorhaveanyrelative employedwith IOM.Failure to make such declaration shall be construed asa conflictof interestand mightresultin the exclusionofthe supplierfrompresentand future procurement activitiesand/orotherlegal action asdeemedfit bythe Organization.

REPRESENTATION FROM SUPPLIERS

IOMexpectsall itssuppliers to honestlydeclareandwarrant that:

•Itwillcomplywithallrules,regulationsandstatutoryrequirementsrelatingtotheprovisionof the products/services to IOM;

•Itwill notactin concertwith othersuppliersoragentswhen participating in a bid;

•Itisadulyauthorized/certifiedproviderof thesuppliedproducts/servicesandshallnot, expressly orimpliedly holditselfouttobeanagent/representativeofathirdpartyproviderof the same products/services;

•Itwill onlysupplyproducts thatare certified to be ofmerchantable and satisfactoryquality;

•Thesupplierpossessesthenecessarycapabilities,equipmentandsuitableplaceofbusiness to performitsobligations;

•Itshallnotcontractoutorsubcontractoroutsourceanyportionoftheproducts/services unlesspriorwritten consentfromIOMhasbeen obtained;and

•Itshallmaintain the higheststandardsofintegrityand qualityofworkatall times.

APPLICABILITY OF THE CODE OF CONDUCT

This Code of Conduct shall apply to allSuppliers,sub-contractorsand to otherentitiesacting on behalfofthem(with approval ofIOM).

MONITORINGCOMPLIANCETOTHECODEOF CONDUCT

To facilitate the monitoring of suppliers’ compliance with this Code of Conduct, IOM expectssuppliers to:

•Developand maintainallnecessarydocumentationtosupportcompliancewiththedescribed standards;such documentation mustbe accurate and complete;

•Provide IOM’srepresentativeswith access to relevantrecords,upon IOM’srequest;

  • AllowIOM’srepresentativestoconductinterviewswiththesupplier’semployeesandwith managementseparately;

•AllowIOM’srepresentativestoconductannouncedandunannouncedsitevisitsofsupplier locations;and

•Respond promptlyto reasonable inquiriesfrom IOM’srepresentativesin relation to the implementation ofthe Code ofConduct.

SECURECOMMUNICATION CHANNELS

IOM has established a secure communication channel to enable the suppliers to raise their concerns confidentially and responsibly. If the supplier hasquestionsabout the CodeofConductor wishestoreportaquestionablebehaviourorpossibleviolationoftheCodeofConduct,theSupplier isencouraged and should contact IOM Iraq office atemail .

IOMwillnottolerateanyretributionorretaliationbyanyoneagainstaconcernedSupplierwhohas, in good faith,sought outadvice or has reported questionable behavior and/or apossibleviolation. IOMwilltakedisciplinary actionup toandincluding terminationofcontract foranyonewho threatens orengagesin retaliation,retributionorharassmentofthe concerned individual. Identitiesand contentsofall information orcomplaintswill betreated strictlyconfidential.

SANCTIONS

BreachoftheCodeofConductmay resultin actionsbeinginvokedagainstthatsupplier,in addition toany contractualorlegalremedies.Theactionsappliedwilldependonthenatureand seriousness ofthebreachandonthedegreeofcommitmentshownby thesupplierinbreachtoitsobligations undertheCodeofConduct.Therangeofactionsavailabletobeimposedonthesupplierincludes butisnotrestricted tothe following:

•Formal warnings– that the continued non-compliancewill lead tomore severe actions;

•Disclosure ofnature ofbreach to all IOMsubsidiaries and associate companies;

•Immediate termination ofcontract,withoutrecourse;

ACKNOWLEDGMENTANDACCEPTANCE,TOBESUBMITTEDTOGETHERWITHVIS(VENDORINFORMATIONSHEET)

Thisis to certifythatIhave fullyread the Supplier’sCode ofConductattached.Having fullyread and understood the completed requirementofthisSupplier’sCode ofConduct,I herebycommitmyself andmycompanyto serve thisCode ofConductand tofullycomplywithall ofitsprinciples.Ialso certifythatIamauthorized bymycompanyto sign and accept thisdocumentin itsbehalf.

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