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- Programme and Project Management
- Crisis Response
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Financial Resources Management
- Inventory Management
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Cash Banking and Investment
- Banking Arrangement
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Cash Management
- UNFCU Share Account Management
- Management of Cash Planning/Forecasting of Cash Flows
- Management of Cash in Crisis or Emergency Situations
- Management of Zero-Balance Account System
- Bank Account Reconciliation
- Issuing Letters of Credit
- Management of Local Investments
- Safe Management
- Handling of Cash and Receipts Treasury
- Cash Arrangement
- Financial Closure of Development Projects and Trust Funds
- Financial Management and Implementation Modalities
- Financial Operations Management
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Pipeline and Revenue Management
- Regular Resources
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Other Resources
- Government Contributions from Net Contributing Countries (NCCs) and High Middle-Income Countries (High-MICs)
- Non-Core Contributions
- Revenue Management for Joint Programming
- Accounts Receivable
- Memorandum for Provision of Services (formerly Management Service Agreements)
- US Letter of Credit (LOC) Agreements
- Trust Fund Management
- Pipeline Management
- Country Co-Financing Cost Sharing Interest (Fund 11888), Non-Earmarked Programme Cost Sharing (Fund 30083), Country Co-Financing Project Residual balances (Fund 11890)
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Expense Management
- Purchase Orders (Obligations, Maintenance and Closure)
- Prepayments
- Accounts Payable
- Disbursing Funds (Making Payments)
- Regular Maintenance Accounts Payable
- Hospitality Expense
- Receipt of Goods, Services and Works
- Raising E-requisitions
- Quantum Financial Closure Instructions
- Supplier Management
- Write-Off Requests, Excluding Property, Plant and Equipment and Intangible Assets
- Resource Planning and Cost Recovery
- Working with External Auditors
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Human Resources Management
- Duties, Obligations and Privileges
- Classification of Posts
- Salaries and Related Allowances
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Appointment and Promotion
- Types of Appointment
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Recruitment and Selection
- Career Transitions
- Eligibility for International Benefits and Entitlements and Determination of Official UN Nationality
- Family Relationships
- Recruitment and Selection Framework Policy
- Experience and Academic Qualifications
- Rules and Procedures for the UNDP Compliance Review Panel (CRP)
- Interim Roster Rules of Procedure
- Mobility
- Rank-in-Post
- Annual and Special Leave
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Social Security
- Compensation
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Insurance Plans
- Medical insurance: UN NY Empire Blue Cross PPO Medical Insurance
- Malicious Acts Insurance Policy (MAIP)
- Medical Insurance: UN NY Aetna Medical Insurance
- Medical Insurance: UN NY HIP Health Plan
- Medical Insurance : UN Worldwide Medical Insurance Plan
- After-Service Health Insurance: ASHI MIP
- Dental Insurance: UN NY Cigna Dental Plan
- After-Service Health Insurance: ASHI UN
- Medical Insurance: Medical Insurance Plan (MIP)
- Group Life Insurance Plan (GLIP)
- Pension Fund
- UN Clinics
- Travel and Removal Expenses
- Separation from Services
- Disciplinary Measures and Appeals
- Non-Staff
- Workforce Management
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Procurement
- Procurement Overview
- Procurement Strategy and Planning
- Requisition
- Sourcing of Suppliers
- Procurement Methods
- Innovation, CSO engagement
- Solicitation Process
- Evaluation of Offers and Pre-award Negotiations
- Procurement Review Committees
- Award and Management of Contract
- Construction Works
- Individual Contract
- Long Term Agreements (LTAs) and Cooperation with UN Entities
- Partnerships
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Administrative Services
- Asset Management - Property, Plant and Equipment
- Asset Management (Intangible Assets)
- Vehicle Management
- Lease Management (Premises and Equipment)
- Management of Local Presences
- Duty Travel
- Corporate Purchasing Card
- Accountability
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Information and Communications Technology
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ICT Security
- Information Classification and Handling
- Information Security Policy
- Personal Data Protection and Privacy Policy
- Electronic Signatures Policy
- System Acquisition, Development and Maintenance Standards
- ICT Disaster Recovery Standards for UNDP Offices
- System Logon Banner Standards
- Bring Your Own Device and Acceptable Usage of ICT Resources
- ICT Oversight
- Enterprise Solutions
- Global Services
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ICT Security
- Security
Programme and Project Management
Financial Resources Management
- Inventory Management
-
Cash Banking and Investment
- Banking Arrangement
-
Cash Management
- UNFCU Share Account Management
- Management of Cash Planning/Forecasting of Cash Flows
- Management of Cash in Crisis or Emergency Situations
- Management of Zero-Balance Account System
- Bank Account Reconciliation
- Issuing Letters of Credit
- Management of Local Investments
- Safe Management
- Handling of Cash and Receipts Treasury
- Cash Arrangement
- Financial Closure of Development Projects and Trust Funds
- Financial Management and Implementation Modalities
- Financial Operations Management
-
Pipeline and Revenue Management
- Regular Resources
-
Other Resources
- Government Contributions from Net Contributing Countries (NCCs) and High Middle-Income Countries (High-MICs)
- Non-Core Contributions
- Revenue Management for Joint Programming
- Accounts Receivable
- Memorandum for Provision of Services (formerly Management Service Agreements)
- US Letter of Credit (LOC) Agreements
- Trust Fund Management
- Pipeline Management
- Country Co-Financing Cost Sharing Interest (Fund 11888), Non-Earmarked Programme Cost Sharing (Fund 30083), Country Co-Financing Project Residual balances (Fund 11890)
-
Expense Management
- Purchase Orders (Obligations, Maintenance and Closure)
- Prepayments
- Accounts Payable
- Disbursing Funds (Making Payments)
- Regular Maintenance Accounts Payable
- Hospitality Expense
- Receipt of Goods, Services and Works
- Raising E-requisitions
- Quantum Financial Closure Instructions
- Supplier Management
- Write-Off Requests, Excluding Property, Plant and Equipment and Intangible Assets
- Resource Planning and Cost Recovery
- Working with External Auditors
Human Resources Management
- Duties, Obligations and Privileges
- Classification of Posts
- Salaries and Related Allowances
-
Appointment and Promotion
- Types of Appointment
-
Recruitment and Selection
- Career Transitions
- Eligibility for International Benefits and Entitlements and Determination of Official UN Nationality
- Family Relationships
- Recruitment and Selection Framework Policy
- Experience and Academic Qualifications
- Rules and Procedures for the UNDP Compliance Review Panel (CRP)
- Interim Roster Rules of Procedure
- Mobility
- Rank-in-Post
- Annual and Special Leave
-
Social Security
- Compensation
-
Insurance Plans
- Medical insurance: UN NY Empire Blue Cross PPO Medical Insurance
- Malicious Acts Insurance Policy (MAIP)
- Medical Insurance: UN NY Aetna Medical Insurance
- Medical Insurance: UN NY HIP Health Plan
- Medical Insurance : UN Worldwide Medical Insurance Plan
- After-Service Health Insurance: ASHI MIP
- Dental Insurance: UN NY Cigna Dental Plan
- After-Service Health Insurance: ASHI UN
- Medical Insurance: Medical Insurance Plan (MIP)
- Group Life Insurance Plan (GLIP)
- Pension Fund
- UN Clinics
- Travel and Removal Expenses
- Separation from Services
- Disciplinary Measures and Appeals
- Non-Staff
- Workforce Management
Procurement
- Procurement Overview
- Procurement Strategy and Planning
- Requisition
- Sourcing of Suppliers
- Procurement Methods
- Innovation, CSO engagement
- Solicitation Process
- Evaluation of Offers and Pre-award Negotiations
- Procurement Review Committees
- Award and Management of Contract
- Construction Works
- Individual Contract
- Long Term Agreements (LTAs) and Cooperation with UN Entities
Administrative Services
- Asset Management - Property, Plant and Equipment
- Asset Management (Intangible Assets)
- Vehicle Management
- Lease Management (Premises and Equipment)
- Management of Local Presences
- Duty Travel
- Corporate Purchasing Card
Information and Communications Technology
-
ICT Security
- Information Classification and Handling
- Information Security Policy
- Personal Data Protection and Privacy Policy
- Electronic Signatures Policy
- System Acquisition, Development and Maintenance Standards
- ICT Disaster Recovery Standards for UNDP Offices
- System Logon Banner Standards
- Bring Your Own Device and Acceptable Usage of ICT Resources
- ICT Oversight
- Enterprise Solutions
- Global Services
UNDP Policies and Procedures Portal
Welcome to UNDP’s policies and procedures portal, the public online repository of policies which provides the operational standards and procedural guidance on UNDP’s core business processes. Content is organized within policy areas and the portal also offers a comprehensive search function with a variety of filter options.
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31 March 2026 |
The Development Project Procedure Step 2.1 VERT includes an updated Delegation of Authority (DOA) template for GEF Project Preparation Grants (PPG) in PDF format for reference as the template has now been automated via the PIMS + system to facilitate a timely start to PPG implementation. The updates... The Development Project Procedure Step 2.1 VERT includes an updated Delegation of Authority (DOA) template for GEF Project Preparation Grants (PPG) in PDF format for reference as the template has now been automated via the PIMS + system to facilitate a timely start to PPG implementation. The updates have also been reflected in the Guidance Map on Environmental Vertical Fund (GEF and GCF) Templates, Procedures and Policies in POPP which is published in the Related Documents section of the Appraise and Approve policy page. EXPAND
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31 March 2026 |
The Formulate Development Projects Procedure Step 2.2 OPT has been updated to reflect the updated GEF Project Preparation Grants (PPG) Total Budget Work Plan, along with the link to internal UNDP guidance and SOPs covering the GEF - ... The Formulate Development Projects Procedure Step 2.2 OPT has been updated to reflect the updated GEF Project Preparation Grants (PPG) Total Budget Work Plan, along with the link to internal UNDP guidance and SOPs covering the GEF - SOPs and Guidance for GEF PIF and PPG Phase. These new templates and SOPs reflect (i) the ongoing streamlining measures for the GEF project cycle aligning to the changes being made by the GEF leading up to the GEF-9 replenishment period starting in June 2026. The updates have also been reflected in the Guidance Map on Environmental Vertical Fund (GEF and GCF) Templates, Procedures and Policies in POPP which is published in Step 1.1 ALT of the Formulate Development Projects Procedure. EXPAND
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17 March 2026 |
Steps 2 and 3 of the Identifying and analyzing foundations for partnerships with UNDP procedure have been updated to incorporate the digital Private Sector Risk Assessment Tool in Quantum+ and the UNDP Private Sector Due Diligence Risk Assessment Tool User Manual, facilitating the rollout of due dil... Steps 2 and 3 of the Identifying and analyzing foundations for partnerships with UNDP procedure have been updated to incorporate the digital Private Sector Risk Assessment Tool in Quantum+ and the UNDP Private Sector Due Diligence Risk Assessment Tool User Manual, facilitating the rollout of due diligence processes for corporate foundations through the UNITY/Quantum+ system and ensuring that all PSDD assessments and documentation are completed and managed online. The Offline Private Sector Risk Assessment Tool Guide is retained for reference as a related document guidance to support information sharing and is not intended for offline completion. EXPAND
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17 March 2026 |
Following the launch of the digital Private Sector Due Diligence Risk Assessment Tool (RAT) in the Private Sector Due Diligence module in Quantum+, the Conducting due diligence for private sector entities procedure has been updated with the link to the digital tool in Step 1 and with the link to the... Following the launch of the digital Private Sector Due Diligence Risk Assessment Tool (RAT) in the Private Sector Due Diligence module in Quantum+, the Conducting due diligence for private sector entities procedure has been updated with the link to the digital tool in Step 1 and with the link to the UNDP Private Sector Due Diligence Risk Assessment Tool User Manual and in Step 3 with the quality assurance process. The Offline Private Sector Risk Assessment Tool Guide is retained for reference as a related document guidance to support information sharing and is not intended for offline completion. EXPAND
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11 March 2026 |
The Procurement Oversight and Procurement Review Committees policy has been updated to align with changes made to the Internal Control Framework Operational Guide in December 2025 which reflect the outcomes of corporate initiatives to expand the use of Personnel Services Agreement (PSA) modalities. The Procurement Oversight and Procurement Review Committees policy has been updated to include provisions for the inclusion of PSA contract holders as members of CAP Oversight Committees. |
