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Formulate Programmes and Projects

Effective Date

Dec 01, 2009

Summary of Changes
​A series of updates in the programme and project management section has been introduced: To simplify monitoring requirements by making activity results criteria, quarterly reporting and issues/lessons learnt  logs non-mandatoryTo clarify the role of outcome board which can now be substituted by the relevant national structureTo harmonize terminology  and provide clarification on approval procedures for global and regional programmes; andTo make navigation and access easier, by using an annotated table of content, updating resource center, simplifying the language and removing duplications with other sections (such as ERM, RBM etc.)

Formulate Programmes and Projects

Effective Date

Nov 10, 2009

Summary of Changes
OSG is pleased to introduce a new country programme document feature of the ERBM platform. This tool is available to country offices preparing a country programme document. Its use is entirely optional. The main elements of the tool are: Guidance in English, French and Spanish, a list of focal points, references, templates and forms. Users will also find: An interface that allows users to directly type (or copy and paste) sections of the CPD online A preview mode A feature that allows users to upload supporting documents An archive and submission history, plus the final version of the document that will be submitted to the Executive Board 

Financial Closure of Development Projects

Effective Date

Nov 06, 2009

Summary of Changes
​Procedures on  the financial closure of development projects and trust funds are now available in the POPP in English, French and Spanish. These procedures supplement programme and operational procedures for project closure as detailed in the Programme and Project Management chapter of the POPP and should be  applied  either in conjunction or following the programme and operational closure of the project.

Financial Closure of Development Projects

Effective Date

Nov 06, 2009

Summary of Changes
​Procedures on  the financial closure of development projects and trust funds are now available in the POPP in English,  French and Spanish. These procedures  supplement programme and operational procedures for project closure as detailed  in the Programme and Project Management chapter of the POPP and should be  applied  either in conjunction or  following the programme and operational closure of the project.

Record Retention, Data Security and Contingency

Effective Date

Jul 29, 2009

Summary of Changes
Document management process covers the creation, management, and disposition of records​.

Danger Pay

Effective Date

Jul 28, 2009

Summary of Changes
New in Financial Resources Management chapter. According to the revised  Hazard Pay policy monthly rate  has been changed to USD 1365 and the daily rate to USD 45

Bring Your Own Device and Acceptable Usage of ICT Resources

Effective Date

Jul 09, 2009

Summary of Changes
​UNDP promotes the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to share information and knowledge in support of UNDP’s mandate and to conduct UNDP’s business activities. The ICT Usage Policy  launched in first quarter of 2009 establishes the framework for the overall policy and the standards for UNDP regarding the use of ICT resources and data

Information Security Policy

Effective Date

Jul 09, 2009

Summary of Changes
​TheCO and RO ICT Security Guidelines have been launched in first quarter of 2009. They provide security guidelines for UNDP Country and Regional Offices. ICT managers, in cooperation with administrative officers, RIOs or RRs and other appropriate personnel, must conduct an annual review of user and system operation practices to evaluate compliance against existing BOM OIST security protocols and procedures. These security best practices and protocols may also assist regionally-based personnel (for example, RIM, Regional Director, etc.) and OAI/LSO personnel when visiting Country Offices.

Business Continuity Management

Effective Date

Jun 20, 2009

Summary of Changes
The aim of the BCM Policy is to protect the interest of UNDP and its internal and external stakeholders by establishing a business-owned and business driven strategic and operational framework, which proactively ensures UNDP’s ability to respond appropriately to anticipated risks identified within the context of a corporate risk assessment and unit level risk logs and unexpected disruptive challenges of the future, while maintaining staff safety and security.

Select Implementing Partners

Effective Date

Jan 01, 2009

Summary of Changes

Selection of an Implementing Partner

Pending approval by Operations Group the quidelines will:

  • Offer instruction on selection of government coordinating agency (important in complex multi-partner arrangements where overall results depend as much on cohesion as on individual partners delivering on their commitments);
  • Acknowledge situations in which vertical funds pre-select implementing partners principle recipients/Global Fund, etc.);
  • Clarify the CSOs implementation and linkage to CSO toolkit checklist;
  • Clarify under what circumstances should UNDP sign a letter of understanding with an implementing partner;
  • Clarify further the project oversight role of a country office;
  • Describe in more detail the role of potential implementing partners in defining a programme to address conflicts of interest;
  • Clarify clearance procedures for direct implementation;
  • Explain the circumstances under which cash transfer arrangements should be modified;
  • Emphasize that audits should be harmonized with other United Nations agencies where applicable;
  • Clarify that national partners can be selected for regional programmes;
  • Clarify the role of inter-governmental organizations and non-government organizations as implementing partners and responsible parties.
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