5. RPTW has hosted 25 international festivals in the fields of dance, drama, music, puppetry and Sufi music
6. Over a million people have attended these festivals to watch over 18,000 performers from 90 countries and Pakistan
7. Through immensely hosting popular folk puppet festivals and supporting Pakistani puppeteers and their families, RPTW has helped to keep alive the folk puppetry of Pakistan
15. Excitement for learningThese programs are particularly useful to reach children who may not have access to schools, effective teachers, or learning materials
31. This manual will serve as a guide for implementing best HR practices at RPTW and shall apply to all staff members
32. Management encourages all staff to review and familiarize themselves with the contents of the manual. Any questions or concerns should be addressed to the Human Resources (HR) RepresentativeRPTW/PCTV STAFF HANDBOOK
49. SECURITY BACKGROUND CHECK Security background check is mandatory for all job applicants All prospective employees must undergo the employee security check against the Terrorist Watch List and any other criminal/terrorist database mandated by the RPTW/PCTV management and donors/sponsors RPTW/PCTV can make inquiries regarding criminal records during the pre-employment stage; however, this information cannot be used as a basis for denying employment, unless it is determined to be due to job-related issues or business necessity
50. SECURITY BACKGROUND CHECK Security background check is mandatory for all job applicants All prospective employees must undergo the employee security check against the Terrorist Watch List and any other criminal/terrorist database mandated by the RPTW/PCTV management and donors/sponsors RPTW/PCTV can make inquiries regarding criminal records during the pre-employment stage; however, this information cannot be used as a basis for denying employment, unless it is determined to be due to job-related issues or business necessity
51. SECURITY BACKGROUND CHECK As a RPTW representative involved in the USAID funded PCTV Project, I understand the importance of adhering to general USAID’s rules and regulations related to narcotics and drug trafficking I hereby certify that within the last ten years: I have not been convicted of a violation of, or a conspiracy to violate, any law or regulation of the United States or any other country concerning narcotic or psychotropic drugs or other controlled substances. I am not and have not been an illicit trafficker in any such drug or controlled substance. I am not or have not been a knowing assistor, abettor, conspirator, or colluder with others in the illicit trafficking in any such drug or substance.
52. SECURITY BACKGROUND CHECK I understand that USAID may terminate my employment if it is determined that I engaged in the above conduct during the last ten years or during my USAID employment. NOTICE: You are required to sign this Certification under the provisions of 22 CFR Part 140, Prohibition on Assistance to Drug Traffickers. These regulations were issued by the Department of State and require that certain participants must sign this Certification. If you make a false Certification you are subject to U.S. criminal prosecution under 18 U.S.C. 1001.
57. Reputation This process is conducted to verify the accuracy of the information provided by the applicant. In general, a minimum of two (2) reference checks will be conducted
58. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to submit their 1420 Form and/or another salary history form. As per USAID’s policy it is mandatory for the candidates to fill out the 1420 form Prior to issuance of an appointment letter, submission of the candidate’s most recent pay slip or documents to verify the accuracy of the salary history will be required 1420
60. A successful recruit is either issued an Employment Contract or a Letter of Appointment depending on the nature and duration of the contractual agreement. Both documents ensure the terms and conditions of employment including details of pay and benefits These documents are duly signed by the Representative or his/her designee and the employee. A copy is issued to the employee for their personal record while a copy goes into the Personnel Files, maintained in the HR departments of RPTW/PCTV. A further copy is forwarded to the Finance Department for the purpose of establishing salary, benefits and taxes etc EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
61. Office Hours This policy refers to the RPTW/PCTV official working hours. This policy applies to all RPTW/PCTV staff except support staff and drivers. Support staff and drivers are governed by the schedules set by their respective supervisors OPERATING PROCEDURE
62. OPERATING PROCEDURE Break Time Break Time which refers to prayer and lunch time will be observed as tabulated below:
63. All employees must register their time of arrival and of departure on the “sign-in and sign-out electronic/manual attendance sheet” at the reception desk All employees are expected to adhere to the regular office hours If any employee will be deviating from these regular hours, their immediate supervisor must be notified and permission must be received. The same is required for employees who plan to attend an early morning meeting or another official function prior to reporting for work Any tardiness or unexplained absence will be penalized according to the “Absence Without Pay” policy SIGN-IN & SIGN-OUT
70. Reputation This process is conducted to verify the accuracy of the information provided by the applicant. In general, a minimum of two (2) reference checks will be conducted
74. INTERVIEW GUIDELINES INTERVIEW GUIDELINES There are some basic guidelines, which interviewers should follow in order to conduct effective and productive interviews. These rules can be further refined as the interviewer gains confidence and experience in conducting interviews. There are five stages to conducting interviews. There are a series of steps to be carried out at each stage. Preparation Setting Conducting the interview Closing Evaluation