This section must be read together with Travel
The safety and security of our staff and contractors is of the highest importance to the GI-TOC. No publication or project is more important then the personal safety of staff members. All decisions on security will be made within that framework.
The GI-TOC relies heavily on the sensible response to security challenges that may appear in the field. The ultimate principle that frames our approach to security is one of PREVENTION.
Our approach is to underscore the importance of staff members thinking ahead of time of the challenges or dangers they may face. This includes thinking through responses that reduce or mitigate these threats. That might mean for example the use of local researchers acquainted with local conditions to reduce the exposure of international staff.
The following procedures will apply:
- All staff who work in the field are required to have the Project Manager’s written sign off before the travel take place.
- Staff must present a travel plan and risk assessment form and discuss measures taken to respond to security challenges with the Project Manager or Deputy Director. Such a plan must include how contact with the staff member will be maintained, particular security challenges that may be encountered, and an overview of the people that will be engaged with in the field.
- Traveling staff must follow a set of information security protocols as contained in the Travel Safety & Security Awareness Guide.
All staff must read the Travel Safety & Security Awareness Guide.
All staff must register their travel with the Travel Insurance.