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Performance Management and Development

Effective Date

Jun 22, 2026

Summary of Changes

The Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) template has been updated to better support staff and managers.
The revised version provides clearer guidance on policy requirements, outlines expectations for compliance, and highlights associated implications.
The enhanced template reflects current best practices, aligning closely with organizational policies. It is designed to improve clarity, ensure consistent interpretation, and streamline completion, making the process more user-friendly and effective for all parties involved.

Medical Clearance

Effective Date

Jun 14, 2026

Summary of Changes

The Medical Clearance policy has been updated to align with ST/AI/2018/4 which was issued for the purpose of establishing conditions and procedures for medical clearance in order to implement staff regulation 4.6 and staff rule 4.19 and for official travel.

Bring Your Own Device and Acceptable Usage of ICT Resources

Effective Date

Jun 06, 2026

Summary of Changes

The Bring Your Own Device and Acceptable Usage of ICT Resources policy has been updated to clarify the use of email domains for UNDP and affiliated entities, provide greater flexibility in naming conventions for user accounts (including the use of preferred names, where justified), and mandate the implementation of multi-factor authentication for login procedures to enhance cybersecurity. These changes strengthen the policy’s clarity and reinforce the organization’s commitment to robust cybersecurity practices.

Information Security Policy

Effective Date

Jun 04, 2026

Summary of Changes

The Information Security policy has been reviewed with no change needed.

Security Policy

Effective Date

May 21, 2026

Summary of Changes

The Security Policy has been updated to reflect the dissolution of the Security Management Group (SMG), as its functions were duplicative of existing actors and mechanisms, including the Security Office (SO), the Crisis Operations Group (COG), and the Senior Emergency Policy Team (SEPT). In crisis situations at Headquarters in New York, UNDP engages directly with UN system-wide crisis management structures through established roles, with the SO Director participating in the COG and senior UNDP leadership representing the organization at the SEPT.

Framework of Accountability for Security

Effective Date

May 21, 2026

Summary of Changes

The Framework of Accountability for Security policy has been updated to reflect the dissolution of the Security Management Group (SMG), as its functions were duplicative of existing actors and mechanisms, including the Security Office (SO), the Crisis Operations Group (COG), and the Senior Emergency Policy Team (SEPT). In crisis situations at Headquarters in New York, UNDP engages directly with UN system-wide crisis management structures through established roles, with the SO Director participating in the COG and senior UNDP leadership representing the organization at the SEPT. The UNDP Security Framework of Accountability (FoA) Explainer Visual Guide has also been updated to align with the updated Framework of Accountability for Security policy.

Issuing Letters of Credit

Effective Date

May 08, 2026

Summary of Changes

The Issuing Letters of Credit policy has been updated to remove non-applicable references to 'standby' letters of credit and introduce minor phrasing improvements for better readability.

Appraise and Approve

Effective Date

May 06, 2026

Summary of Changes

The Development Project Procedure Step 2.1 VERT includes an updated Delegation of Authority (DOA) template for Adaptation Fund Project Formulation Grants (PFG) in PDF format for reference as it has now been automated via the PIMS+ system to facilitate a timely start to PFG implementation. The Delegation of Authority (DOA) Master Template for Adaptation Fund Fully Developed Proposals has also been updated. 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.

Formulate Programmes and Projects

Effective Date

May 06, 2026

Summary of Changes

The Formulate Development Project Procedure Step 2.2 OPT has been updated to reflect the updated Adaptation Fund Project Formulation Grants (PFG) Total Budget Work Plan, along with the link to internal UNDP guidance and SOPs covering the Adaptation Fund - ​SOPs and Guidance for Adaptation Fund Projects​. Step 3.0 has been updated with the Adaptation Fund Project Document Template. These new templates and SOPs reflect the ongoing streamlining measures for the Adaptation Fund. 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.

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