Conflict of Interest Policy
Conflict of Interest Policy
1- Purpose
This policy outlines how IIE identifies, manages, and resolves actual, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest to ensure fairness, integrity, and transparency in all operations.
2- Scope
This policy applies to:
All staff, trainers, assessors, contractors, and management.
All students and stakeholders involved in IIE activities.
All decisions relating to enrolment, assessment, certification, procurement, and governance.
3- Policy Statement
IIE is committed to:
Acting with integrity, impartiality, and fairness in all dealings.
Avoiding situations where personal, financial, or professional interests conflict with organisational responsibilities.
Managing conflicts of interest promptly and transparently to protect the credibility of training and assessment services.
4- Definition of Conflict of Interest
A conflict of interest occurs when an individual’s personal, financial, or professional interests could improperly influence, or appear to influence, their decisions or actions.
Conflicts may be:
Actual: The conflict currently exists.
Potential: The conflict may arise in the future.
Perceived: The situation could be seen by others as a conflict, even if not real.
5- Examples of Conflicts of Interest
Assessing or training a close relative, friend, or business associate.
Having a financial interest in a supplier, contractor, or other organisation linked to IIE.
Accepting gifts, benefits, or favors that may influence decision-making.
Dual roles that compromise impartiality (e.g., being both a student’s employer and assessor).
6- Management of Conflicts
1- Disclosure
All staff, trainers, and assessors must declare any actual, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest in writing to management as soon as they are identified.
2- Assessment of Conflict
Management will review the disclosure and decide whether the conflict can be managed, reduced, or eliminated.
3- Resolution
Actions may include:
Reassigning responsibilities
Declining or returning gifts/benefits.
Withdrawing from a decision-making process.
Recording the conflict and actions taken in register.
7- Responsibilities
Staff/Trainers/Assessors: Avoid situations of conflict and disclose any conflicts immediately.
Management: Assess disclosures, implement management strategies, and maintain records.
Students: Avoid seeking preferential treatment or arrangements that may create conflicts.