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Programme and Project Management
Crisis Response
Financial Resources Management
Human Resources Management
Procurement
Partnerships
Administrative Services
Accountability
Information and Communications Technology
Security

Programme and Project Management

Programming Standards
Design
Implement
Close
- Close and Transition

Crisis Response

Standard Operating Procedure for Crisis Response and Recovery
- Standard Operating Procedure for Crisis Response and Recovery
Financial Resources for Response
- Allocation of TRAC 3 Resources for Crisis Engagements

Financial Resources Management

Inventory Management
- Inventory Management
Cash Banking and Investment
Financial Closure of Development Projects and Trust Funds
Financial Management and Implementation Modalities
Financial Operations Management
- Corporate Operations and Information Management
- Statutory Financial Reporting
Pipeline and Revenue Management
Expense Management
Resource Planning and Cost Recovery
Working with External Auditors
- Working with External Auditors

Human Resources Management

Duties, Obligations and Privileges
- Standards of Conduct
  - UNDP Legal Framework for Addressing Non-Compliance with UN Standards of Conduct
- Harassment, Sexual Harassment, Discrimination, and Abuse of Authority
  - Harassment, Sexual Harassment, Discrimination, and Abuse of Authority
Classification of Posts
- Job Evaluation
Salaries and Related Allowances
Appointment and Promotion
Annual and Special Leave
Social Security
Travel and Removal Expenses
- Entitlement Travel
- Relocation Shipment
  - Relocation Shipment
Separation from Services
- Entitlements upon Separation
- Types of Separation
Disciplinary Measures and Appeals
- UNDP Legal Framework for Addressing Non-Compliance with UN Standards of Conduct
Non-Staff
Workforce Management
- Organizational Unit Restructuring
  - Organizational Unit Restructuring
- Performance Management
  - Performance Management and Development
  - Probation upon Appointment

Procurement

Procurement Overview
Procurement Strategy and Planning
- Procurement Forecasting and Delivery
- Transactional Procurement Strategies and Procurement Planning
Requisition
- Requisition and Procurement of Goods, Civil Works and Services
Sourcing of Suppliers
- Sourcing and Market Research
- Vendor Sanctions
Procurement Methods
- Procurement Methods
Innovation, CSO engagement
Solicitation Process
Evaluation of Offers and Pre-award Negotiations
- Evaluation of Offers
- Pre-Award Negotiations
Procurement Review Committees
- Procurement Oversight and Procurement Review Committees
Award and Management of Contract
Construction Works
- Construction Works
Individual Contract
- Individual Contract
Long Term Agreements (LTAs) and Cooperation with UN Entities
- Long Term Agreements (LTAs) and Cooperation with UN Entities

Partnerships

Managing Partnerships
- Managing Partnerships
Private Sector
- Policy on Due Diligence and Partnerships with the Private Sector
- Private Sector Partnerships
Foundations
- Foundations

Administrative Services

Asset Management - Property, Plant and Equipment
Asset Management (Intangible Assets)
- Intangible Assets
Vehicle Management
- Vehicle Management
Lease Management (Premises and Equipment)
Management of Local Presences
- Establishing UNDP-supported presence outside a country office
- Closing a Local Presence
Duty Travel
Corporate Purchasing Card
- Corporate Purchasing Card

Accountability System Policy
- Accountability System Policy
Information Disclosure
- Information Disclosure
Internal Control Framework (ICF)
- Internal Control Framework
- Anti-Fraud Policy
Risk Management
- Enterprise Risk Management
- Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Policy
Business Continuity Management
- Business Continuity Management
Delegation of Authorities
- Delegation of Authorities
- Participation and Role of UNDP Delegates at Major International Conferences and Events
Ethics
Evaluation
- Evaluation Policy
Managing Prescriptive Content
- Managing Prescriptive Content

Information and Communications Technology

ICT Security
ICT Oversight
- Change Control and Release Management Standards
Enterprise Solutions
Global Services
- UNDP ICT Standards

Security

Framework of Accountability for Security
- Framework of Accountability for Security
Security Policy
- Security Policy
Commercial Air Travel Safety
- Commercial Air Travel Safety Guidelines

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- Internal Control Framework
- Anti-Fraud Policy
Risk Management
- Enterprise Risk Management
- Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Policy
Business Continuity Management
- Business Continuity Management
Delegation of Authorities
- Delegation of Authorities
- Participation and Role of UNDP Delegates at Major International Conferences and Events
Ethics
Evaluation
- Evaluation Policy
Managing Prescriptive Content
- Managing Prescriptive Content

Policy updates

Anti-Fraud Policy 13 December 2018 Internal Control Framework (ICF)	The Anti-Fraud Policy has been updated to reflect UNDP’s review of the policy and assessment of fraud risks faced by the organization. The updates include:1. The UN’s single definition of what constitutes fraud, as well as cases of suspected or presumptive fraud, as recommended by the Joint Inspection Unit of the UN and as formulated, and approved by the High-Level Committee on Management (HLCM) pursuant to General Assembly resolution A/RES/70/238.2. References on criminal accountability of United Nations officials and experts on mission pursuant to General Assembly resolution A/RES/62/63, ... The Anti-Fraud Policy has been updated to reflect UNDP’s review of the policy and assessment of fraud risks faced by the organization. The updates include: 1. The UN’s single definition of what constitutes fraud, as well as cases of suspected or presumptive fraud, as recommended by the Joint Inspection Unit of the UN and as formulated, and approved by the High-Level Committee on Management (HLCM) pursuant to General Assembly resolution A/RES/70/238. 2. References on criminal accountability of United Nations officials and experts on mission pursuant to General Assembly resolution A/RES/62/63, which states that credible allegations of a crime committed by United Nations officials or experts on mission may be brought by the Secretary-General to the attention of the States against whose nationals such allegations are made. EXPAND
Managing Prescriptive Content 14 November 2018 Managing Prescriptive Content	The Managing Prescriptive Content main policy is now available in French. To access the document, click on the French language tab. Kindly note that any differences in the English and French texts will be interpreted in accordance with the English version.
Internal Control Framework 19 September 2018 Internal Control Framework (ICF)	The ICF Operational Guide reflects the following changes: Increase the threshold above which Purchase Orders and E- requisitions are required from $2,500 to $5,000. Increase the number of vendor approvers to three staff members in offices whose previous year delivery is above $50 million per year.
Internal Control Framework 1 July 2018 Internal Control Framework (ICF)	The updated ICF Operational Guide reflects the increase of manager and senior manager thresholds in Atlas in offices whose previous year delivery is above $50 million per year.
Protection against Retaliation 11 May 2018 Ethics	The updated Protection against Retaliation policy is in line with the latest Secretariat guidelines ST/SGB/2017/2/Rev1 and includes: protection of individuals who choose to report wrongdoing to an external entity in limited circumstances; reducing the turnaround time for Ethics to complete the preliminary review stage (from 45 to 30 days); changing the definition of retaliation so that it aligns with the most recent SGB; the option of recommending transfer of the alleged retaliator; and explicitly prohibiting retaliation against outside parties. Additionally, UNDP introduced the possibili ... The updated Protection against Retaliation policy is in line with the latest Secretariat guidelines ST/SGB/2017/2/Rev1 and includes: protection of individuals who choose to report wrongdoing to an external entity in limited circumstances; reducing the turnaround time for Ethics to complete the preliminary review stage (from 45 to 30 days); changing the definition of retaliation so that it aligns with the most recent SGB; the option of recommending transfer of the alleged retaliator; and explicitly prohibiting retaliation against outside parties. Additionally, UNDP introduced the possibility of interim protective measures during the preliminary review stage. The Protect against Retaliation policy is available in French and Spanish. To access the documents, click on the French and Spanish language tabs. EXPAND

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