Fee to recover costs to UNDP that are in addition to direct project costs associated with managing the implementation of programmes. The GMS fee encompasses costs incurred in providing general management and oversight functions of the organization as a whole. These costs are incurred in support of its activities, projects & programmes, and services provided, that cannot be traced unequivocally to specific activities, project or programmes. Furthermore, these costs are incurred throughout and at all levels of the organization. Effective collection of cost recovery income is a major component of overall compliance with UNDP’s cost recovery policy. Furthermore, it ensures that the right capacities to manage the non-core resources are sustainably funded. The process starts with the proper negotiation of each donor agreement to reflect the correct cost recovery rate (see POPP Cost Recovery from Other Resources - General Management Support (GMS) and continues with the appropriate project set up and the GMS fee to enable UNDP to collect the cost recovery income accurately, transparently, in a timely manner, and in full adherence to the terms stipulated in the donor agreement.
Management activities are activities and costs whose primary function is the promotion of the identity, executive direction, representation, accountability and well-being of the UNDP Country Office.
Operations Management & Administration: Activities related to overall staff/office management and the provision of workplace and support services (ICT, Finance, OHR, UNDP security, travel, assets and general services) which permit UNDP to carry out the mission of the organization (but excluding direct project implementation support). Activities related to the harmonization and simplification of UN operational processes and business practices should also be included here.
Activities related to overall managerial responsibility and accountability for achieving UNDP’s role in supporting programme countries in achieving development results; ensuring continuous and simultaneous alignment (or re-alignment) of Country Programme results with national planning goals and UNDP Strategic Plan results, including responding to emerging needs mid-cycle; UNDP leadership role(s) in the UNCT programming processes and UNCT strategic meetings; strategic partnership management; and overall partnering and positioning of the programmatic work of the organization within the country.