Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to provide a clear, structured, and transparent framework for all procurement activities at Iguality.
Procurement decisions are critical to ensuring that the organization uses its resources effectively and responsibly, maintaining trust with beneficiaries, donors, and partners.
This policy aims to:
- Ensure value for money in all purchases.
- Maintain transparency and accountability in supplier selection and contracting.
- Reduce risk of fraud, corruption, or conflicts of interest.
- Comply with applicable legal, financial, and ethical standards.
- Provide clear guidance to staff, volunteers, and board members involved in procurement processes.
Procurement under this policy includes the acquisition of goods, services, and works required to support Iguality’s operations, programs, and events.
Portée
This policy applies to:
- All staff, volunteers, board members, and external contractors involved in procurement decisions.
- All types of purchases, including but not limited to:
- Goods: activity materials (pens, paper, craft materials), communication materials (flyers, banners, T-shirts), software licenses (Airtable, signing software), space rental (therapy rooms, co-working spaces), food and drinks for volunteers and events, travel and accommodation (international and local).
- Services: accounting services, external audits, freelance salaries, consulting, legal or technical support services.
The policy covers all procurement activities, regardless of funding source, including internal budgeted purchases and donor-funded activities, unless the donor imposes stricter rules.