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ANGO New Accreditation Agency Profile Form Preview Organisation Details * indicates a required field Guidance: Complete the following Agency Profile template. This requires the provision of written answers to questions into the text boxes (note word limits), the completion of tables and the uploading of a number of evidence documents. All uploaded files must use the following naming convention: number of indicator + a, b, c etc + brief description of document. For example: A1.1a governing instrument, A1.1b AGM Minutes 2017, B2.2b project design template etc. WARNING: You may be logged out automatically after 30 minutes if you don't save, which will cause you to lose any unsaved work. Go here for additional information. Organisation Organisation Name * Postal Address * Address Suburb State Postcode Street Address * Address Suburb State Postcode Business Phone * Must be an Australian phone number Website * Must be a URL Australian Business Number Page 1 of 54

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Organisation Details* indicates a required field

Guidance:Complete the following Agency Profile template.

•  This requires the provision of written answers to questions into the text boxes (noteword limits), the completion of tables and the uploading of a number of evidencedocuments.

• All uploaded files must use the following naming convention: number of indicator +a, b, c etc + brief description of document. For example: A1.1a governing instrument,A1.1b AGM Minutes 2017, B2.2b project design template etc.

WARNING: You may be logged out automatically after 30 minutes if you don'tsave, which will cause you to lose any unsaved work.Go here for additional information.

Organisation

Organisation Name *  Postal Address * Address

  Suburb   State   Postcode         

Street Address * Address  Suburb   State   Postcode         

Business Phone *  Must be an Australian phone number

Website *  Must be a URL

Australian Business Number

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NOTE: Only Australian Organisations may apply. Individuals, as well as organisations basedoutside Australia, are not eligible to apply and your application cannot be accepted byDFAT.

ABN *  The ABN provided will be used to look up the followinginformation. Click Lookup above to check that you haveentered the ABN correctly. Information from the Australian Business Register

 ABN

 Entity name

 ABN status

 Entity type

 Goods & Services Tax (GST)

 DGR Endorsed

 ATO Charity Type More information

 ACNC Registration

 Tax Concessions

 Main business location

Must be an ABN

Agency’s Chief Executive Officer

Name of incumbent * Title   First Name   Last Name         

Email *  Official Title *  Start Date  

Must use dd/mm/yyyy format

Primary Contact

Primary Contact Name * Title   First Name   Last Name         

Official Title *  Phone Number *  

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Must in international format (country code, area code, phonenumber)

Email *  Must be an email address

Organisation Overview

Overview *

 Word count:Must be no more than 500 words.

 Accreditation Details* indicates a required field

Accreditation Information

Australian Non Government Organisations (ANGOs) can apply for accreditation at eitherBase or Full level.ANGOs must meet the following Eligibility Criteria.

•  ANGO is registered with Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission.• ANGO is not included on the World Bank Listing of ineligible firms and individuals, theAsian Development Bank Sanctions List, the Attorney General’s Department List ofTerrorist organisations, or DFAT terrorism lists.

• ANGO is a signatory to the Australian Council for International Development (ACFID)Code of Conduct.

• ANGO meets the relevant RDE threshold i.e. a RDE of $50,000 minimum, averagedover three years, if applying for Base accreditation; or a RDE of $100,000 minimum,averaged over three years, if applying for Full accreditation.

• Demonstrate a minimum two-year track record of managing development activities.

Base Accreditation

Organisations applying for Base accreditation are expected to have sufficient capacityto address criteria across 5 categories of assessment and a minimum 2 year track recordof implementing development projects that would satisfy the requirements listed in theAustralian NGO Cooperation Program (ANCP) Manual.Organisations applying for Base accreditation must have a minimum RecognisedDevelopment Expenditure of $50,000, averaged over three years.Full Accreditation

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Organisations applying for Full accreditation are expected to have sufficient capacityto address additional criteria across the same 5 categories of assessment as baseaccreditation and a minimum 2 year track record of implementing development projectsthat would satisfy the requirements listed in the Australian NGO Cooperation Program(ANCP) Manual.Organisations applying for Full Accreditation must have a minimum RecognisedDevelopment Expenditure of $100,000, averaged over three years.Subject to the DFAT delegate's decision on accepting the ANGO into ANCP (andsubject to budget availability), the ANGO will receive a minimum annual grantamount consistent with its accreditation tier:

•  Base-accredited ANGOs receive an annual grant amount of $150,000.• Full-accredited ANGOs receive an annual grant amount of $300,000 plus a proportionof the total remaining funding based on their respective Recognised DevelopmentExpenditure.

Criteria for Base and Full level accreditation are outlined in the Australian NGO AccreditationManual.

Re-applying forAccreditation? *

○  Yes ○  No

What level ofAccreditation are youapplying for? *

○  Base ○  Full

Date of LastAccreditation *  

Must use dd/mm/yyy format

 Pre-Eligibility Criteria* indicates a required field

In order to apply for accreditation, ANGOs must meet pre-eligibility criteria, which will beassessed by DFAT prior to the commencement of the review process with a review team.The pre-eligibility criteria are:

•  ANGO is registered with Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission.• ANGO is not included on the World Bank Listing of ineligible firms and individuals, theAsian Development Bank Sanctions List, the Attorney General’s Department List ofTerrorist organisations, or DFAT terrorism lists.

• ANGO is a signatory to the Australian Council for International Development (ACFID)Code of Conduct.

• ANGO meets the relevant RDE threshold i.e. a RDE of $50,000 minimum, averagedover three years, if applying for Base accreditation; or a RDE of $100,000 minimum,averaged over three years, if applying for Full accreditation.

• Demonstrate a minimum two-year track record of managing development activities.

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Australian Charities Not-for-profit Commission

Date of registrationwith the AustralianCharities Not-for-profitCommission *

 Must use dd/mm/yyyy format

Signatory to Australian Council for International Development (ACFID)Code of Conduct

The ACFID Code of Conduct (the Code) is a voluntary, self-regulatory industry code of goodpractice. The aim of the Code is to improve the outcomes of international development andincrease stakeholder trust by enhancing the transparency and accountability of signatoryorganisations.

Attach: Most recentconfirmation from ACFIDof signatory status *

Attach a file: 

Recognised Development Expenditure (RDE) Threshold

List RDE for the past three financial years.ANGOs who have not previously held DFAT Accreditation will need to complete the NewApplicants RDE Worksheet prior to completing this section.

RDE Year 1 * $Must be a dollar amount.

RDE Year 2 * $Must be a dollar amount.

RDE Year 3 * $Must be a dollar amount.

 Sections A to E

In sections A to E, ANGOs must demonstrate how they meet the ANGO AccreditationFramework. The Framework outlines each criterion, explains the underlying intent orprinciple of the criterion, and lists indicators that reflect reasonable expectations of policy,procedures, practice, capacity or evidence required for each criterion.How an ANGO describes and demonstrates its capacity and performance for the indicators(and therefore the criteria) will differ from ANGO to ANGO. The onus is on the ANGO todemonstrate, through evidence and explanation, how it addresses each criterion. Thereview team will use the information to inform and guide their assessments and assist in thepreparation of an initial Desk Assessment.

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All uploaded files must use the following naming convention: number of indicator + a, b, cetc + brief description of document. For example: A1.1a governing instrument, A1.1b AGMMinutes 2017, B2.2b project design template etc.

 Section A: Governance & Risk Management - Page 1* indicates a required field

Criterion A1: The ANGO has a governing body, a documented structureof responsibilities and appropriate systems to ensure accountability.

This criterion seeks to verify the ANGO’s governance arrangements to establish thatthe ANGO’s governance structure and practices ensure accountability, including to itssupporters.NOTE: All uploaded files must use the following naming convention: numberof indicator + a, b, c etc + brief description of document. For example: A1.1agoverning instrument, A1.1b AGM Minutes 2017, A1.1c Annual Report 2017, A1.3Gender Policy, etc.

Indicator A1.1: Governing body documents, policies and practicesensure effective governance, and accountability to members and thepublic.

Outline how your organisation's governing body documents, policies andpractices ensure effective governance, and accountability to members and thepublic. *

 Word count:no more than 300 words

List the office holders of the governing body e.g. president, secretary, treasurer, boardmember.

Office Holder Name Position Length of Service Occupation       

Number of months

Upload the following documents:

Governing Instrument * Attach a file: 

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For example: Certificate of Incorporation, Rules, Constitution,Trust Deed, Memorandum, Articles of Association

AGM Minutes for lasttwo years *

Attach a file: 

Most recent AnnualReport *

Attach a file: 

Most recent AuditedFinancial Statements *

Attach a file: 

Three most recentGoverning body meetingminutes *

Attach a file: 

Copy of papers providedto the governingbody for most recentgoverning body meeting*

Attach a file: 

Terms of Referencefor sub-committees ofthe governing body, ifapplicable *

Attach a file: 

Preferably for finance, risk, audit and programs

Organisation Chart Attach a file: 

If available

Indicator A1.2: ANGO has a Conflict of Interest policy and establishedmechanisms to address conflict of interest.

Outline yourorganisation’sestablished mechanismsto address conflict ofinterest. *

 Word count:Must be no more than 200 words.

Upload the Conflict ofInterest policy *

Attach a file: 

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Indicator A1.3 ANGO has a gender equality and diversity policy andthe governing body ensures these principles are integrated across theorganisation.

Outline how yourorganisation’s governingbody ensures thegender equality anddiversity policy (orequivalent) and itsprinciples are integratedacross the organisation(including diversity onthe governing body). *

 Word count:Must be no more than 300 words

Upload the GenderEquality and DiversityPolicy or equivalent *

Attach a file: 

Indicator A1.4 If ANGO is a member of an international alliance ornetwork, it can demonstrate its autonomy.

An international alliance or network is a group of international organisations who havedeveloped formal linkages to work together to achieve their objectives. It may be referred toin a variety of ways such as alliance, network, federation etc.

Is your organisationpart of an internationalnetwork or alliance? *

○  Yes ○  No

Where an ANGO is part of an international network, it needs to establish that it is sufficientlyindependent from that network in order to be accountable to its Australian membership.

Outline how yourorganisation maintainsits autonomy orindependence within itsinternational alliance ornetwork. *

 Word count:Must be no more than 300 words

Provide references torelevant clauses in thedocument that outlinesthe ANGO’s autonomy orindependence *

 Word count:Must be no more than 300 words

Upload Agreement, MoUor equivalent between

Attach a file: 

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ANGO and internationalalliance or network *

Additional indicators and questions for Full Accreditation

Indicator A1.5 Governing body sets strategic direction and targets, andmonitors performance against these.

Outline how yourorganisation's governingbody sets strategicdirection and targets. *  

Word count:Must be no more than 200 words

Outline how yourorganisation's governingbody monitorsperformance against itsStrategic Plan. *

 Word count:Must be no more than 200 words

Upload Strategic Plan * Attach a file: 

Upload an example ofa report on progressagainst the StrategicPlan *

Attach a file: 

Strategic Plan

Upload if available.

Upload Strategic Plan Attach a file: 

Upload if available

Indicator A1.6 Governing body periodically evaluates its ownperformance.

Outline how yourorganisation's governingbody periodicallyevaluates its ownperformance. *

 Word count:

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Must be no more than 200 words

Evidence of evaluationof governing body'sperformance *

Attach a file: 

Indicator A1.7 If ANGO is a member of an international alliance orconsortium, it can demonstrate engagement with relevant governing,strategy setting, and/or policy making bodies.

Outline how yourorganisation engageswith relevant governing,strategy setting, and/or policy making bodieswithin its internationalalliance, network orconsortium. *

 Word count:Must be no more than 300 words.

 Section A: Governance & Risk Management* indicates a required field

Criterion A2: The ANGO effectively manages enterprise risk

This criterion seeks to establish that the ANGO has the policies, systems and practicesrequired to assess, report and escalate, mitigate and manage enterprise risk including risksrelating to: staff safety and security, safeguarding, incident management, staff integrity,high risk contexts, financial viability and reputation.NOTE: All uploaded files must use the following naming convention: number ofindicator + a, b, c etc + brief description of document. For example: A2.2a Humanresources policy, A2.2b Code of Conduct, etc.

Indicator A2.1: ANGO and its governing body can demonstrate theeffective identification, review, rating, mitigation, reporting andescalation of organisational-wide risk.

Outline how yourorganisation andgoverning bodyeffectively identifies,reviews, rates,mitigates, reportsand escalatesorganisational-wide risk.*

 Word count:no more than 300 words

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Indicator A2.2: ANGO has systems to ensure the integrity of staffincluding integrity screening checks, HR policies, Code of Conduct.

Outline how yourorganisation ensuresthe integrity of staffincluding integrityscreening checks,human resource policies,code of conduct etc. *

 Word count:no more than 300 words

Upload Human resourcepolicy *

Attach a file: 

Upload Staff code ofconduct *

Attach a file: 

Indicator A2.3: ANGO has a safeguarding policy and practices inplace to manage risks associated with sexual exploitation, abuse,harassment and misconduct, including processes for investigating,reporting and action (where appropriate).

Outline the practicesin place to manage therisks associated withsexual exploitation,abuse, harassmentand misconduct,including processes forinvestigating, reportingand action (whereappropriate). *

 Word count:no more than 300 words

Upload sexualexploitation, abuse,harassment andmisconduct policy (orequivalent safeguardingpolicy) *

Attach a file: 

Indicator: A2.4 ANGO has established public-facing complaintshandling, whistle blowing, and incident management systems that areaccessible to all stakeholders.

Outline yourorganisation’s publicfacing complaintshandling, whistleblowing, and incident

 

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management systemsand how these areaccessible to allstakeholders. *

Word count:Must be no more than 300 words.

Upload complaintshandling policy orprocedure document *

Attach a file: 

Upload whistleblowingpolicy or proceduredocument *

Attach a file: 

Upload incidentreporting policy orprocedure document *

Attach a file: 

Indicator A2.5: ANGO has systems to assess and manage staff safetyand security risk.

Outline yourorganisation’s systemsto assess and managestaff safety and securityrisk. *

 Word count:no more than 300 words

Upload Staff Safety andSecurity Policy *

Attach a file: 

Upload an example ofcompleted staff safetyand security assessment*

Attach a file: 

Indicator A2.6: ANGO can demonstrate the application of additionalanalysis, risk identification and risk management measures for highrisk contexts.

Outline how yourorganisation undertakesthe risk analysis, riskidentification and riskmanagement measuresapplied for high riskcontexts. *

 Word count:no more than 300 words

Additional indicators and questions for Full Accreditation

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Indicator A2.7 ANGO has a risk management policy, framework,procedures and practices in place.

Provide the following documents:

Upload risk managementpolicy, procedureand framework (orequivalent) *

Attach a file: 

Upload currentOrganisational LevelRisk Register *

Attach a file: 

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Criterion A3: The ANGO has effective child safeguards

This criterion seeks to establish that the ANGO has the policies, procedures and practicesrequired to safeguard children and fully comply with DFAT’s Child Protection Policy.** NOTE: This criterion is a ‘red-line’ criterion. This means that ANGOs mustbe fully compliant with every aspect of DFAT’s Child Protection Policy and itsassociated nine minimum standards. Failure to fully comply will result in the lossof accreditation status. Please refer to the Accreditation Guidance Manual forguidance and a checklist of requirements. **NOTE: All uploaded files must use the following naming convention: number ofindicator + a, b, c etc + brief description of document. For example: A3.1 Childprotection policy, A3.2a Child protection code of conduct, etc.

Indicator A3.1: ANGO has an organisational Child Protection Policy.

Upload child protectionor child safeguardingpolicy *

Attach a file: 

Indicator A3.2: ANGO has child safeguarding procedures in place thatfully comply with DFAT’s Child Protection Policy and all of its nineminimum standards.

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Outline yourorganisation’s childsafeguarding proceduresand how they complywith DFAT’s ChildProtection Policy and allof DFAT’s nine minimumstandards. *

 Upload Child ProtectionCode of Conduct *

Attach a file: 

Upload childsafeguarding proceduresdocument *

Attach a file: 

Upload completed childprotection safeguardingpractices checklist(download from DFATwebsite) *

Attach a file: 

A copy of the checklist document can be found at http://dfat.gov.au/aid/who-we-work-with/ngos/ancp/Documents/accreditation-assessment-checklist.pdf

Indicator A3.3: ANGO has controls and procedures to ensureimplementing partners have compliant child protection policy andpractices

Outline yourorganisation’s controlsand procedures toensure implementingpartners have compliantchild protection policiesand procedures. *

 Additional indicators and questions for Full Accreditation

Indicator A3.4: ANGO undertakes periodic assessments of its own andits implementing partners’ child protection practices

Outline the nature of theperiodic assessmentsundertaken of yourown organisation’s andyour partners’ childprotection practices. *  

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Upload a documentdemonstrating thecompleted assessmentof ANGO’s own childprotection practices *

Attach a file: 

Upload a documentdemonstrating acompleted assessmentof one implementingpartner's childprotection practices *

Attach a file: 

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Criterion B1: The ANGO has a track record of supporting and managingeffective international development activities

This criterion seeks to verify past performance to establish that the ANGO has adocumented track record of achieving development outcomes in developing countries.NOTE: All uploaded files must use the following naming convention: number ofindicator + a, b, c etc + brief description of document. For example: B1.2 currentprojects table, etc.

Indicator B1.1: ANGO’s Objectives in governing Instrument or StrategicPlan include development activities in developing countries.

Outline yourorganisation’sObjectives, Vision andMission *  

Word count:Must be no more than 300 words

Indicator B1.2: ANGO has a minimum two-year track record ofdevelopment activities.

Provide a brief description of two current projects which represent your organisation’sdevelopment approach using the listed sub headings

Project 1 Name *  Duration *  

Number of years

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Location *  Implementing Partner(s)*  

Expected Outcomes *  Word count:Must be no more than 300 words

Budget * $Must be a dollar amount.

Project 2 Name *  Duration *  

Number of years

Location *  Implementing Partner(s)*  

Expected Outcomes *  Word count:no more than 300 words

Budget * $Must be a dollar amount.

Complete the following table to summarise income (or expenditure) on developmentactivities in the last 2 financial years.

Funding source/s

Year Amount Year Amount

DFAT ANCP   $   $DFAT Other        Other Australiangovernment donors

       

Other foreigngovernment donors

       

Multilateral donors        

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Corporate donors        Internationalalliance/networkmember

       

Public donation        Investment income        Other (add morerows as required)

       

For example:DFAT ANCP, DFATother, Grants fromother Australiangovernmentsources, othergrants includingoverseas andconsultancies

e.g 2016/17 Must be a dollaramount

e.g. 2015/16 Must be a dollaramount

Using this template, prepare a table to summarise all current projects and upload thedocument

Current Projects Table * Attach a file: 

Indicator B1.3: ANGO can differentiate between development activitiesand ‘non-development’ activities.

Does your organisationundertake non-development activities?

○  Yes ○  No

Outline how yourorganisationdifferentiates betweendevelopment activitiesand non-developmentactivities. *

 Word count:Must be no more than 300 words.

Does your organisationhave a developmentand non-developmentactivity or equivalent? *

○  Yes ○  No

Development and non-development activitypolicy or equivalent *

Attach a file: 

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If no please explain *  Indicator B1.4: ANGO can demonstrate that it responds to pastperformance issues.

For ANGOs who have previously been accredited and received ANCP or other DFAT funding,upon submission of the Agency Profile, the NPQ will contact all relevant areas of DFAT toseek documentation on the ANGOs past performance. This documentation may include (butis not limited to):

•  Partner Performance Assessments• DFAT commissioned Audit Reports• ANCP Monitoring and Evaluation Trip Reports• Information on Fraud cases• Child protection audit or assessment reports.

Outline how your organisation has responded to past performance issuesproviding at least one example *

 Word count:Must be no more than 300 words

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Criterion B2: The ANGO has the capacity to operate in a manner thatpromotes quality and effectiveness

This criterion seeks to establish that the ANGO is committed to and operates in a mannerconsistent with current good practice guidelines for the sector including the ACFID Code ofConduct.NOTE: All uploaded files must use the following naming convention: numberof indicator + a, b, c etc + brief description of document. For example: B2.2aProgramming procedures, B2.2b Project design template, B2.3 Project designdocument with contextual analysis, etc.

Indicator B2.1: ANGO has the demonstrated capacity or a strategy toeffectively program and manage DFAT grants of equivalent size andcomplexity to future ANCP grant.

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Outline yourorganisation’s capacityand/or strategy toeffectively program andmanage DFAT grantsof equivalent size andcomplexity to your(potential) future ANCPgrant. *

 Word count:no more than 300 words

Complete the following table with regards to program, finance and technical staffinvolved in development:

In-Australia staff *

 a whole number (nodecimal place)

In-Australia volunteers *

 a whole number (nodecimal place)

In-country staff *

 a whole number (nodecimal place)

In-country volunteers *

 a whole number (nodecimal place)

Indicator B2.2: ANGO has a documented approach to managing itsinitiatives/programs e.g project cycle or equivalent, relevant to itstypes of initiatives or models of delivery.

Outline yourorganisation’sdocumented approachto the management ofits initiatives/programs– this could include adocumented projectcycle, a programprocedures manual etc.*

 Word count:no more than 300 words

Upload programmingprocedures or guidelinesmanual *

Attach a file: 

Upload template/s usedfor project design *

Attach a file: 

Upload template/s usedfor project appraisal *

Attach a file: 

Upload template usedfor project risk matrix *

Attach a file: 

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Indicator B2.3: ANGO undertakes contextual analysis including theperspectives of stakeholders, which informs planning and design.

Outline how yourorganisation typicallyundertakes contextualanalysis includingthe perspectives ofstakeholders, whichinforms planning anddesign. *

 Word count:no more than 300 words

Upload one exampleof a project designdocument whichincludes contextualanalysis (for the sameproject used in B2.4,B2.5, B4.1 and B4.3) *

Attach a file: 

Indicator B2.4: ANGO appraises potential initiatives against adocumented set of quality standards and DFAT requirements.

Outline how yourorganisation typicallyappraises potentialinitiatives against adocumented set ofquality standards andDFAT requirements. *

 Must be no more than 300 words

Upload one example ofa project appraisal (forthe same project usedin B2.3, B2.5, B4.1 andB4.3) *

Attach a file: 

Indicator B2.5: ANGO assesses and manages activity risk.

Outline how yourorganisation typicallyassesses and managesactivity risk. *  

Must be no more than 300 words

Upload one example of aproject risk assessment /framework / matrix (forthe same project used

Attach a file: 

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in B2.3, B2.4, B4.1 andB4.3) *

Indicator B2.6: Where ANGO is working in association withinternational affiliates, networks or consortiums, it can demonstrateits knowledge of and influence throughout the initiative managementcycle.

Outline how yourorganisation remainsinformed and isable to influenceinitiatives it is fundingthroughout the initiativemanagement cycle,including reference toany relevant contractualagreements/clauses *

 Must be no more than 300 words

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Indicator B2.7: ANGO can demonstrate a strategic approach toprogramming, and has country, regional and /or sectoral strategiesrelevant to the size and complexity of its programming.

Outline yourorganisation’sstrategic approach toprogramming, and howit develops its country,regional and /or sectoralstrategies *

 Word count:Must be no more than 300 words

Upload one exampleof a country, regionalor sectoral strategydocument *

Attach a file: 

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Criterion B3: The ANGO integrates cross cutting themes to enableeffectiveness

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This criterion seeks to verify an ANGO’s approach to promoting gender equality, disabilityinclusion, environmental management and sustainability.NOTE: All uploaded files must use the following naming convention: number ofindicator + a, b, c etc + brief description of document. For example: B3.1a Genderequality policy, B3.2 program environmental impact assessment, etc.

Indicator B3.1: ANGO has a gender equality policy and incorporatesgender equality practices including contextual analysis of genderbarriers, opportunities to enable inclusion, strategies to promotegender equality and targeted M&E.

Outline how yourorganisationincorporates genderequality practicesincluding contextualanalysis of genderbarriers, opportunitiesto enable inclusion,strategies to promotegender equality andtargeted M&E. *

 Word count:no more than 300 words

Upload gender equalitypolicy (or equivalent) *

Attach a file: 

Upload one example ofproject/program genderanalysis *

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Indicator B3.2: ANGO incorporates disability inclusive practicesincluding contextual analysis of barriers for people with disability,opportunities to enable inclusion and targeted M&E.

Outline how yourorganisationincorporates disabilityinclusive practicesincluding contextualanalysis of barriers forpeople with disability,opportunities to enableinclusion and targetedM&E. *

 Word count:Must be no more than 300 words.

One example of project/program disabilityinclusion analysis *

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Indicator B3.3: ANGO has a policy and practices in place to assess andmitigate environmental impact where appropriate.

Outline how yourorganisation assessesand mitigatesenvironmental impact inits programs. *

 Word count:Must be no more than 300 words.

Upload example ofproject/programenvironmental impactassessment *

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Indicator B3.4: Where relevant to its operations, the ANGOdemonstrates compliance with DFAT’s Displacement and Resettlementpolicy.

Does your organisationsupport any activitiesthat may lead to thedisplacement andresettlement of people?*

○  Yes ○  No

Outline yourorganisation’sapproach to ensuringcompliance with DFAT’sDisplacement andResettlement policy. *

 Word count:no more than 300 words

Indicator B3.5: ANGO can demonstrate approaches that will enhancesustainability.

Outline yourorganisation’sapproaches toenhancing sustainabilityin programming *

 Word count:no more than 300 words

Optional policies for Base Accreditation

Upload disabilityinclusion policy

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Additional indicators and questions for Full Accreditation

Indicator B3.6: ANGO undertakes periodic assessments of its own andits implementing partners’ gender equality practice.

Outline how yourorganisation undertakesperiodic assessmentsof its own andimplementing partners’gender equality practice*

 Word count:no more than 300 words

Upload most recentassessment of ANGOand implementingpartners’ genderequality practice *

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Indicator B3.7: ANGO has a Disability Inclusion Policy and undertakesperiodic assessments of its own and its implementing partners’disability inclusion practice.

Outline how yourorganisation undertakesperiodic assessmentsof its own andimplementing partners’disability inclusionpractice *

 Word count:Must be no more than 300 words

Upload disabilityinclusion policy *

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Upload most recentassessment of ANGOand implementingpartners’ disabilityinclusion practice *

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Indicator B3.8: ANGO has an Environmental Management Policy andundertakes periodic assessments of its own and its implementingpartners’ environmental management practice

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Outline how yourorganisation undertakesperiodic assessmentsof its own andimplementing partners’environmentalmanagement practice *

 Word count:no more than 300 words

Upload environmentalmanagement policy *

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Upload most recentassessment of ANGOand implementingpartners’ environmentalmanagement practice *

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 Section B: Development Approaches & Management* indicates a required field

Criterion B4: The ANGO can monitor, report and assess theeffectiveness of activities

This criterion seeks to verify an ANGO’s approach to performance management byestablishing that the ANGO is able to assess the effectiveness of development activities.NOTE: All uploaded files must use the following naming convention: numberof indicator + a, b, c etc + brief description of document. For example: B4.1aM&E Plan template, B4.1c Example of M&E framework, B4.3a Standard Terms ofReference, etc.

Indicator B4.1: ANGO undertakes regular monitoring of initiatives/programs, analysing information to assess progress and constraints.

Outline yourorganisation’s approachto undertaking regularmonitoring of initiatives/programs and theanalysis of informationto assess progress andconstraints. *

 Word count:no more than 300 words

Upload templates usedfor M&E plans *

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Upload templates usedfor field monitoringreports *

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Upload one example ofa M&E plan/framework(for the same projectused in Indicators B2.3,B2.4, B2.5, B4.2 andB4.3) *

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Upload one example ofa field monitoring report(for the same projectused in Indicators B2.3,B2.4, B2.5, B4.2 andB4.3) *

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Indicator B4.2: ANGO is able to collect and report data to meet DFATand other stakeholder requirements including the ANCP in a timelymanner.

Outline yourorganisation’s approachto the collection andreporting of datato meet DFAT andother stakeholderrequirements includingthe ANCP in a timelymanner. *

 Word count:no more than 300 words

Upload Template/s usedfor progress reporting *

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Upload one example ofa progress report (forthe same project usedin Indicators B2.3, B2.4,B2.5 and B4.1, B4.1 andB4.3) *

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Indicator B4.3: ANGO conducts activity evaluations commensurate withactivity size assessing results and effectiveness.

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Outline yourorganisation’s approachto the conduct ofactivity evaluations andassessment of resultsand effectiveness,including a list ofevaluations undertakenin the past 12 months. *

 Word count:no more than 300 words

Upload Template orstandard Terms ofReference used forevaluations *

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Upload one example ofan evaluation report(preferably for thesame project used inIndicators B2.3, B2.4,B2.5, B4.1 and B4.2unless an evaluation hasnot yet been conductedfor this project) *

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Additional indicators and questions for Full Accreditation

Indicator B4.4: ANGO assesses results and effectiveness at a whole oforganisation level.

Outline yourorganisation’s approachto assessing results andeffectiveness at a wholeof organisation level. *

 Word count:no more than 300 words

EffectivenessFramework orequivalent *

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Indicator B4.5: ANGO involves primary stakeholders in reflection,learning and design adaptation processes.

Outline yourorganisation’s approachto involving primarystakeholders inreflection, learning

 Word count:

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and design adaptationprocesses. *

no more than 300 words

Upload one exampleof involvement ofprimary stakeholdersin reflection, learningor design adaptationprocesses (preferablyrelated to the sameproject used inIndicators B2.3, B2.4,B2.5, B4.1 and B4.2).Eg: an agenda or reportfrom a reflectionsworkshop *

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Eg: an agenda or report from a reflections workshop

Indicator B4.6: ANGO has an established system that captures,documents, and disseminates its results, good practices and lessonslearned.

Outline yourorganisation’sapproach to capturing,documenting anddisseminating results,good practices andlessons learned. *

 Word count:no more than 300 words

Upload one exampleof report shared withexternal parties orequivalent *

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 Section C: Approaches To Partnership And Collaboration* indicates a required field

Criterion C1: The ANGO has documented arrangements with partnerorganisations in countries where it works

This criterion seeks to establish that the ANGO has documented, contractual frameworks inplace to manage partnerships and initiatives.NOTE: All uploaded files must use the following naming convention: number ofindicator + a, b, c etc + brief description of document. For example: C1.1 FormalAuthority to Operate, etc.

Indicator C1.1: ANGO and its implementing partners have authorityto work in the countries where they work (through partnership

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agreements with Government, partnerships with local partners, orlicense to operate etc).

Complete the following information for your countries of operation, implementing partners ineach country, and the nature of authority to operate.Use the 'Add More' button for additional countries, as required.

Country of Operation *  Implementing Partners *  Type of Organisation *  Years of Involvement *  

Must be a number.

Nature of authority tooperate *  

e.g. registration of ANGO or partner, MOU with govt., agreementwith partner or community etc

Upload one exampleof formal authority tooperate in one countryof operation *

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Indicator C1.2: ANGO has documented arrangements with partners.

Outline yourorganisation’s approachto negotiating andsigning documentedarrangements withpartners. *

 Word count:no more than 300 words

Upload template ofstandard partneragreement, MOU orequivalent template *

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Upload one exampleof a signed partneragreement, MOU orequivalent *

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Indicator C1.3: DFAT contractual obligations are reflected in partneragreements that relate to DFAT funding.

Outline yourorganisation’s approachto ensuring DFATcontractual obligationsare reflected in partneragreements involvingDFAT funding. *

 Word count:no more than 300 words

Upload standardadditional annexures orconditions for partneragreements, MOUs orequivalent, involvingDFAT funding *

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Indicator C1.4: ANGO can demonstrate that its partnership agreementsare understood and accepted by its partners.

Outline yourorganisation’sapproach to ensuringpartnership agreementsare understoodand accepted bypartners includingall DFAT compliancerequirements. *

 Word count:no more than 300 words

Additional indicators and questions for Full Accreditation

Indicator C1.5: ANGO has documented procedures for managing itspartnerships.

Upload proceduresor guidelines forthe management ofpartnerships *

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e.g. Manual of Policy & Procedures

Indicator C1.6: If ANGO is working in association with internationalaffiliates or consortiums, there are documented roles andresponsibilities of country offices and international partners, alliancesor affiliates.

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Outline your organisation’s approach to negotiating and agreeing roles andresponsibilities of country office, international partners, alliances or affiliates. *

 Word count:no more than 300 words

Upload example of documented roles and responsibilities of country offices,international partners, alliance or affiliates *Attach a file:

 Provide reference to any relevant clauses in MoU or equivalent (as provided inA1.4) between your organisation and the international network that outlines yourrespective roles and responsibilities of your organisation, country offices and theinternational partners, alliances or affiliates. * 

 Section C: Approaches To Partnership And Collaboration* indicates a required field

Criterion C2: The ANGO undertakes due diligence and assesses thecapacity of its partner organisations.

This criterion seeks to establish that the ANGO takes a systematic approach to assessing thecapacity and performance of its partners.NOTE: All uploaded files must use the following naming convention: number ofindicator + a, b, c etc + brief description of document. For example: C2.1a Duediligence assessment template, C2.1b Completed Due Diligence Assessment, etc.

Indicator C2.1: ANGO undertakes formal due diligence on all newpartners.

Outline yourorganisation’s approachto undertaking formaldue diligence on all newpartners. *

 Word count:Must be no more than 300 words.

Upload guidelines orstandard templateused for due diligenceassessment of newpartners *

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Indicator C2.2: ANGO regularly assesses the capacity of itsimplementing partners including financial management, safeguardingpractices and operational performance.

Outline yourorganisation’sapproach to theregular assessmentof the capacity ofimplementing partners(include referenceto frequency andrationale for differingapproaches). *

 Word count:no more than 300 words

Upload one exampleof completed partnercapacity assessment *

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Indicator C2.3: ANGO ensures its implementing partners candifferentiate between development activities and non-developmentactivities.

Does your organisationsupport implementingpartners to undertakenon-developmentactivities? *

○  Yes ○  No

Outline how yourorganisation ensuresimplementing partnersare differentiatingbetween developmentactivities and non-development activities. *

 Word count:Must be no more than 300 words.

Upload one exampleof communication withpartner regarding thedifferentiation betweendevelopment and non-development activities *

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Indicator C2.4: ANGO assesses the capacity of its implementingpartners, every 3-5 years, in a systematic and documented mannerincluding financial management, safeguarding practices andoperational performance or more frequently if required.

Upload guidelines orstandard templateused for the capacityassessment ofimplementing partners *

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 Section C: Approaches To Partnership And Collaboration* indicates a required field

Criterion C3: The ANGO continually supports its partners to managejoint initiatives in a manner consistent with current good practice

This criterion seeks to establish that the ANGO provides adequate ongoing capacitystrengthening support to partners to enable good development practice and comply withDFAT funding obligations.NOTE: All uploaded files must use the following naming convention: number ofindicator + a, b, c etc + brief description of document. For example: C3.3 PartnerFeedback mechanism, C3.4 Partner Capacity Strengthening Plan, etc.

Indicator C3.1: ANGO has taken the capacity of implementing partnersinto account in program design and delivery.

Outline yourorganisation’s approachto taking the capacity ofimplementing partnersinto account in programdesign and deliverydescribing one example.*

 Word count:Must be no more than 300 words

Indicator C3.2: ANGO monitors and responds to the performanceof its implementing partners, including implementation of policyrequirements.

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Outline yourorganisation’s approachto monitoring andresponding to theperformance ofits implementingpartners, includingimplementation of policyrequirements. *

 Word count:no more than 300 words

Indicator C3.3: ANGO enables partners to provide feedback, raisecomplaints and receive a response through an effective, accessibleand safe process.

Outline yourorganisation’s approachto enabling partners toprovide feedback, raisecomplaints and receive aresponse. *

 Word count:no more than 300 words

Upload example ofdocumentation frompartner feedbackmechanism or process *

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Additional indicators and questions for Full Accreditation

Indicator C3.4: ANGO has documented implementing partner capacitystrengthening plans.

Outline how yourorganisation developsand implements partnercapacity strengtheningplans *

 Word count:no more than 300 words

Upload one exampleof a partner capacitystrengthening plan(related to the capacityassessment provided inC2.2) *

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Indicator C3.5: ANGO can demonstrate it works with implementingpartners on an ongoing basis to operate in a manner that is

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consistent with good development practice and meets reasonable riskmanagement and safeguarding policy obligations.

Outline yourorganisation’s approachto working withimplementing partnerson an ongoing basis tooperate in a manner thatis consistent with gooddevelopment practiceand meets reasonablerisk management andsafeguarding policyobligations. *

 Word count:no more than 300 words

Indicator C3.6: ANGO has a system to assess the effectiveness of itspartnerships or collaborations.

Outline yourorganisation’s approachto assessing theeffectiveness ofits partnerships orcollaborations. *

 Word count:no more than 300 words

Upload standardtemplate or completedreport assessingeffectiveness ofpartnership orcollaboration *

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 Section D: Communications* indicates a required field

Criterion D1: The ANGO acknowledges and attributes Australiangovernment support

This criterion seeks to assess that ANGOs and its partners have commitment and capacity tocomply with the Australian Aid Program's DFAT Visual Identity Guidelines.NOTE: All uploaded files must use the following naming convention: number ofindicator + a, b, c etc + brief description of document. For example: D1.1a Promotionalmaterial showing public recognition in Australia, D1.2 Policy on acknowledgementand attribution, etc.

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Indicator D1.1: ANGO acknowledges and attributes the Australianidentity and the support of the Australian Government, both inAustralia and overseas.

Outline your organisation’s approach to acknowledging and attributing theAustralian identity and the support of the Australian Government in:

Australia *  Word count:Must be no more than 200 words

Countries where supportis provided *  

Word count:Must be no more than 200 words

Upload three examplesof promotional or othermaterials which showspublic recognition ofthe Australian identityand the support of theAustralian Governmentin Australia *

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Upload three examplesof promotional or othermaterials which showspublic recognition ofthe Australian identityand the support of theAustralian Governmentin countries wheresupport has beenprovided *

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Additional indicators and questions for Full Accreditation

Indicator D1.2: ANGO has documented procedures that addressthe acknowledgement and attribution of the Australian identity andsupport of the Australian Government.

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Upload policy orguidance notesthat addresses theacknowledgementand attribution of theAustralian identityand support of theAustralian Government *

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 Section D: Communications* indicates a required field

Criterion D2: The ANGO provides accurate, timely and accessibleinformation about the organisation, its objectives and its activities, in amanner that respects the dignity of recipient communities

This criterion seeks to assess an organisation’s commitment to transparency.NOTE: All uploaded files must use the following naming convention: number ofindicator + a, b, c etc + brief description of document. For example: D2.1 Example ofSharing information, D2.4 Policy on public materials, etc.

Indicator D2.1: ANGO and its partners share accurate, timely andaccessible information with its stakeholders, including primarystakeholders.

Outline yourorganisation’s approachto sharing accurate,timely and accessibleinformation withstakeholders, includingprimary stakeholders. *

 Word count:no more than 300 words

Provide up to 3 webpage links that demonstrate how your organisation publishesinformation about its work

Webpage reference 1 *  Must be a URL

Webpage reference 2  Must be a URL

Webpage reference 3  Must be a URL

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Indicator D2.2: There is consistency between ANGO’s activities and itspromotional material.

Outline yourorganisation’s approachto ensuring consistencybetween its activitiesand its promotionalmaterial. *

 Word count:no more than 300 words

Indicator D2.3: ANGO’s promotional material respects the dignity,values, history, religion and culture of the people with whom it works.

Outline yourorganisation’s approachto ensuring promotionalmaterials respect thedignity, values, history,religion and culture ofpeople. *

 Word count:no more than 300 words

Outline yourorganisation’s approachto seeking informedconsent for thecollection and use ofimages and stories. *

 Word count:no more than 300 words

Additional indicators and questions for Full Accreditation

Indicator D2.4: ANGO has established systems to ensure that anypublic materials are quality assured against guidelines.

Upload policy,guidelines or equivalentthat ensures publicmaterials are qualityassured, ensuring theyare accurate, timely andaccessible and respectthe dignity, values,history, religion andculture of people *

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Indicator D2.5 ANGO has agreed guidelines with international partners,alliances or affiliates covering appropriate attribution in organisationalpromotional materials.

Outline yourorganisation’sapproach to ensuringappropriate attributionin organisationalpromotional materialsamongst internationalpartners, alliance oraffiliates. *

 Word count:Must be no more than 300 words.

 Section E: Financial Management* indicates a required field

Criterion E1: The ANGO has effective financial management policies,systems and capacity

This criterion seeks to establish that the ANGO has appropriate policies, systems andcapacity in place to effectively manage its commitments and obligations to DFAT.NOTE: All uploaded files must use the following naming convention: number ofindicator + a, b, c etc + brief description of document. For example: E1.1a Key FinancialPolicy, E1.3a Schedule of delegations, etc.

INTERNAL CONTROLS

Indicator E1.1: ANGO has documented policies and procedures toaccount for funding.

Outline your organisation’s procedures and practices in Australia in the following areas:

•  Budgeting• Receipting and recording of donations and grants• Responsibilities of officers and their delegations• Purchasing/contracting policies and procedures• Accounts payment systems, including overseas transfers and payments• Certification of accounts and partner acquittals• Acquittal Reporting and Consolidation• Cash Management• Bank and Key account reconciliations• Assets (Overseas) management• Staff records

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• Travel approval• Financial records management• Project financial management• Calculation and use of interest, with specific reference to donor funds• Management of exchange rate gains/losses, with specific reference to donor funds

Response *

 Word count:Must be no more than 1000 words

Upload copies of keyfinancial policies,systems and procedures,or an index if documentsare very large *

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Upload procurementpolicy *

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Indicator E1.2: ANGO has financial systems controlling general ledgerand project ledgers.

Outline yourorganisation’s generalledger system (includingits name) and whetherit has the ability toaccount for income andexpenditure at a projectlevel. *

 Word count:no more than 300 words

Indicator E1.3: ANGO has documented delegation and authorisationlevels for personnel, including cheque signatories.

Outline yourorganisation’sdelegation andauthorisation levels forpersonnel, includingcheque signatories. *

 Word count:no more than 300 words

Upload a scheduleof delegation and

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authorisation levels forpersonnel *  

Upload a current listof approved chequesignatories *

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Indicator E1.4: ANGO has a clear segregation of duties betweenprocurement, authorisation of supplier invoices and the authorisationof payment.

Outline how yourorganisation ensuressegregation of dutiesbetween procurement,authorisation ofsupplier invoices andthe authorisation ofpayment. *

 Word count:no more than 300 words

Indicator E1.5: ANGO produces audited financial statements.

List audits that have been undertaken of your organisation in the last five years.

Date of audit Type of audit Who undertook theaudit

Reason foraudit (eg, donorrequirement,scheduled)

       Must be a date

Upload audited financialstatements andmanagement letters ofthe ANGO from the last3 years *

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Indicator E1.6: ANGO has appropriate procedures and practices tocontrol funds sent overseas.

Outline yourorganisation’sprocedures andpractices to controlfunds sent overseas. *

 Word count:no more than 300 words

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Overseas Payments/Transfers policy orprocedure *

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FINANCIAL CAPACITY

Indicator E1.7: ANGO has the financial human resource capacity toeffectively manage its commitments and obligations to DFAT.

Outline yourorganisation’s humanresource capacity toeffectively manageits commitments andobligations to DFATincluding the levelof resources and keyfinancial and any projectfinance positions. *

 no more than 300 words

Indicator E1.8: ANGO has the absorptive capacity to meet matchingratio requirements to effectively program and manage the level ofANCP funding provided or anticipated in the next Financial Year.

Outline yourorganisation’s approachto managing its levelsof operational reservesand how it has theabsorptive capacityto manage its ANCPfunding commitments. *

 Word count:no more than 300 words

Additional indicators and questions for Full Accreditation

INTERNAL CONTROLS

Indicator E1.9: ANGO has an organisational approach to cost and valueconsciousness including procurement processes and costs, use ofcontractors, partnering or sub-granting arrangements, indirect costs,staffing arrangements, and travel and administration costs.

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Outline yourorganisation’s approachto cost and valueconsciousness. *  

Word count:no more than 300 words

Upload policy onVFM/Cost and valueconsciousness

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FINANCIAL CAPACITY

Indicator E1.10: ANGO has assessed its own capacity to undertakefinancial management (fiduciary assessment).

Outline yourorganisation’s approachto assessing its owncapacity to undertakefinancial management. *

 Word count:no more than 300 words

Upload the most recentexample of a self-assessment of yourorganisation's owncapacity to undertakefinancial management *

Attach a file: 

 Section E: Financial Management* indicates a required field

Criterion E2: The ANGO assesses, monitors and strengthens thefinancial management capacity of its implementing partners andaffiliates to ensure they have the capacity and commitment toundertake activities in a professionally competent manner with regardto financial operations

This criterion seeks to establish that the ANGO assesses, monitors and strengthens thefinancial capacity of its partners and affiliates.NOTE: All uploaded files must use the following naming convention: number ofindicator + a, b, c etc + brief description of document. For example: E2.2a Fiduciaryassessment template, E2.3 Project acquittal, etc.

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Indicator E2.1: ANGO’s financial systems provide the necessary detailto effectively monitor expenditure in a timely manner.

Outline yourorganisation’s approachto capturing andrecording, monitoringand managingexpenditure incurredoverseas by partnersand affiliates in a timelymanner. *

 Word count:no more than 300 words

Indicator E2.2: ANGO undertakes regular assessment of the financialand risk management systems and capacity of implementing partners(fiduciary assessment) before contracting.

Outline yourorganisation’s approachto undertakingassessments of financialand risk managementsystems and capacity ofimplementing partners.*

 Upload standardtemplate or guidelinesfor the fiduciaryassessment ofimplementing partners *

Attach a file: 

Upload one completedexample of a fiduciaryassessment of animplementing partner *

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Indicator E2.3: ANGO regularly receives and reviews project acquittalsfrom implementing partners.

Outline yourorganisation’s approachto receiving andreviewing projectacquittals fromimplementing partners.*

 Word count:Must be no more than 300 words.

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Upload one projectacquittal (for the sameproject as used insection B and C) *

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Indicator E2.4: ANGO monitors and responds to the financialmanagement performance of its implementing partners.

Outline yourorganisation’s approachto monitoring andresponding to thefinancial managementperformance ofimplementing partners.*

 Word count:no more than 300 words

Indicator E2.5: ANGO assesses that implementing partners havepractices in place to facilitate the prevention, detection andinvestigation of fraud.

Outline yourorganisation’sapproach to assessingimplementing partners’practices to facilitatethe prevention,detection andinvestigation of fraud. *

 Word count:Must be no more than 300 words.

Additional indicators and questions for Full Accreditation

Indicator E2.6: ANGO can demonstrate it works with implementingpartners on an ongoing basis to strengthen financial managementcapacity and operate in a manner that is consistent with good financialand risk management practice.

Outline yourorganisation’s approachto strengtheningthe financialmanagement capacity ofimplementing partnerson an ongoing basis. *

 Word count:no more than 300 words

Indicator E2.7: ANGO assesses fiduciary risk of implementing partnersand implements appropriate risk based controls.

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Outline yourorganisation’sapproach to assessingfiduciary risk ofimplementing partnersand implementing riskbased controls. *

 Word count:Must be no more than 300 words.

Indicator E2.8: ANGO receives and reviews audited financialstatements from implementing partners.

Outline yourorganisation’s approachto receiving andreviewing auditedfinancial statementsfrom implementingpartners. *

 Word count:no more than 300 words

Upload one example ofany audit or financialreview undertaken ofyour implementingpartners or projects inthe last 3 years *

Attach a file: 

List audits and/or financial reviews undertaken of your implementing partners orprojects in the last five years.

Date of audit/reviewType of audit/reviewWho undertook theaudit/review

Reason for audit/review (eg, donorrequirement,scheduled)

       Must be a date.

Indicator E2.9: If ANGO is working in association with internationalaffiliates, networks or consortiums, the ANGO receives and reviewsregular financial statements, expenditure and acquittal reports andindependent audits.

Outline yourorganisation’s approachto receiving andreviewing financialstatements, expenditureand acquittal reportsand independent auditsfrom international

 Word count:no more than 300 words

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affiliates, networks etc.*

Upload one example of afinancial statement froman international affiliateor consortium partner *

Attach a file: 

Upload one exampleof an expenditure oracquittal report from aninternational affiliate orconsortium partner *

Attach a file: 

Upload one example ofan independent audit(if available) from aninternational affiliate orconsortium partner *

Attach a file: 

Indicator E2.10: ANGO can request an independent audit of theimplementing partners working in association with its internationalpartners, alliances or affiliates, and has the right to withhold funds.

Outline yourorganisation’s approachto requesting anindependent audit ofimplementing partnersworking in associationwith internationalpartners, allianceor affiliates and theprocess for withholdingfunds if necessary. *

 Word count:no more than 300 words

Indicator E2.11: ANGO undertakes checks of implementing partners toensure their internal controls (including fraud controls) are operatingeffectively and that staff are trained in the relevant policies andprocedures.

Outline yourorganisation’s approachto undertaking checks ofimplementing partnersto ensure their internalcontrols (including fraudcontrols) are operatingeffectively and thatstaff are trained in the

 Word count:no more than 300 words

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relevant policies andprocedures. *

 Section E: Financial Management* indicates a required field

Criterion E3: The ANGO has effective policies, systems and practices tomanage financial risk

This criterion seeks to establish that the ANGO has the policies, systems and practicesrequired to assess, report & escalate, mitigate and manage financial risk including risksrelating to fraud, corruption, terrorism financing, and overseas expenditure.NOTE: All uploaded files must use the following naming convention: number ofindicator + a, b, c etc + brief description of document. For example: E3.2a Financialreport 2017-18, E3.3 Financial Risk Assessment of Partner, etc.

Indicator E3.1: ANGO conducts assessments of financial risks particularto its operating context.

Outline yourorganisation’s approachto assessing thefinancial risks particularto its operating context.*

 Word count:Must be no more than 200 words

Indicator E3.2: ANGO provides regular financial reports and financialrisk reports to its governing body

Outline yourorganisation’s approachto providing financialreports and financial riskreports to its governingbody *

 Word count:no more than 300 words

Provide a sample of three (3) financial reports andfinancial risk reports to the ANGO governing body:

Financial Report 1 * Attach a file: 

Financial Report 2 * Attach a file: 

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Financial Report 3 * Attach a file: 

Financial Risk Report 1 * Attach a file: 

Financial Risk Report 2 * Attach a file: 

Financial Risk Report 3 * Attach a file: 

Upload minutes of thetwo most recent Auditand Risk Committee (orequivalent) meetings *

Attach a file: 

Indicator E3.3: ANGO undertakes periodic assessments of financial riskof its implementing partners.

Outline yourorganisation’s approachto assessing financialrisk of implementingpartners. *

 Word count:no more than 300 words

Upload one exampleof a financial riskassessment of animplementing partner *

Attach a file: 

Indicator E3.4: ANGO has documented agreements with implementingpartners for the management and use of funds.

Outline yourorganisation’sapproach to developingdocumented agreementswith implementingpartners for themanagement and useof funds. Specificallyinclude referenceto the requirementto assess, report &escalate, mitigate and

 Word count:no more than 300 words

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manage financial riskincluding risks relatingto fraud, corruption,terrorism financing, andoverseas expenditure isaddressed). *

Provide reference toclauses relevant to themanagement and useof funds in standardpartner agreement, MOUor equivalent that wasprovided at IndicatorC1.2. *

 

Indicator E3.5: ANGO has a foreign currency exchange policy forlimiting rate movement exposure.

Outline yourorganisation’s approachto managing andmitigating the riskof foreign currencyexposures. *

 Word count:Must be no more than 300 words.

Upload foreign currencyexchange policy *

Attach a file: 

Indicator E3.6: ANGO has appropriate insurance policies (e.g. publicliability).

Upload a list of theorganisation’s insurancepolicies *

Attach a file: 

ANTI FRAUD AND CORRUPTION

Indicator E3.7: ANGO has policies, systems and practices in place tofacilitate the prevention, detection and investigation of fraud and theprevention of corruption.

Outline yourorganisation’s approachto facilitating theprevention, detectionand investigationof fraud and the

 Word count:

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prevention of corruptionincluding trainingprovide to staff,contractors andimplementing partners.*

Must be no more than 300 words.

Has your organisationidentified or reportedany fraud in the last twoyears. If yes, providesummary details anddescribe what actionhas been taken postdiscovery to improvefinancial systems andprocesses? *

 Word count:Must be no more than 400 words.

Upload fraud and/orAnti-corruption policy *

Attach a file: 

Upload fraud controlplan or equivalent *

Attach a file: 

TERRORISM FINANCING RISK

Indicator E3.8: ANGO has a policy to prevent terrorism financing.

Upload prevention ofterrorism financingpolicy

Attach a file: 

Indicator E3.9: ANGO has systems and processes in place to verifythat it and its implementing partners undertake terrorism screening(frequency should be commensurate with the risk context).

Outline yourorganisation’s approachto verifying that itand its implementingpartners undertaketerrorism screeningat a frequency that iscommensurate with therisk context. *

 Word count:no more than 300 words

Indicator E3.10: ANGO has systems to support implementing partnersto have the necessary controls in place to prevent terrorism financing.

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Outline yourorganisation’sapproach to supportingimplementing partnersto have the necessarycontrols to preventterrorism financing. *

 Word count:no more than 300 words

Indicator E3.11: ANGO has appropriate risk management systems inplace to prevent funds going directly or indirectly to individuals ororganisations associated with terrorism

Outline yourorganisation’s own riskmanagement systemsto prevent funds goingdirectly or indirectlyto individuals ororganisations associatedwith terrorism. *

 Word count:no more than 300 words

Additional indicators and questions for Full Accreditation

Indicator E3.12: ANGO undertakes periodic assessment of its ownfinancial systems.

Outline yourorganisation’s approachto the periodicassessment of its ownfinancial systems. *

 Word count:no more than 300 words

Indicator E3.13: ANGO undertakes internal audits or reviews inresponse to financial risk assessment.

Outline yourorganisation’s approachto undertaking internalaudits or reviews inresponse to financialrisk assessment. *

 Word count:no more than 300 words

Upload example of aninternal audit or reviewreport *

Attach a file: 

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Indicator E3.14: ANGO has appropriate business continuity plans anddisaster recovery plans in place.

Outline yourorganisation’s approachto managing businesscontinuity and disasterrecovery. *

 Word count:no more than 300 words

Upload reserves policy * Attach a file: 

Business continuity planand disaster recoveryplan *

Attach a file: 

What was your organisation’s financial reserves atthe end of the last three financial years?

Year 1 *  e.g. 2017/18

Amount * $Must be a dollar amount.

Year 2 *  e.g. 2016/17

Amount * $Must be a dollar amount.

Year 3 *  e.g. 2015/16

Amount * $Must be a dollar amount.

 Declaration and Privacy Statement* indicates a required field

Authorising Officer

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The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) must comply with the AustralianPrivacy Principles contained in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (Privacy Act). The DFAT Privacypolicy is available here.The information you provide in your Agency Profile is used by DFAT to assess yourorganisation’s application for Accreditation. This information, including personal information,will be disclosed to a review team contracted by DFAT to assess your organisation’s claimsagainst the Accreditation Criteria and the Committee for Development Cooperation.Applicants should also note the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 apply todocuments in DFAT’s possession.I, certify that:

•  I have read the relevant information provided in the Australian NGO AccreditationGuidance Manual and confirm the organisation meets the eligibility criteria.

• The statements in this application are true to the best of my knowledge.• I acknowledge that this application will be assessed on its merits.• I understand that my contact details may be used to receive information updates aboutrelevant DFAT activities, and that I may choose to opt out of further updates at anytime.

I am authorisedto complete thisapplication and haveread and understood thedeclaration and privacystatement *

 

Authorised person'sname *

Title   First Name   Last Name         

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