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Procurement Oversight and Procurement Review Committees

Effective Date

Feb 11, 2020

Summary of Changes

​​UNDP has changed its asset capitalization threshold from US $1,500 to US $5,000. This policy change will significantly reduce the volume (i.e. quantity) of assets in the asset register, thereby allowing UNDP to focus attention on higher value items. The change in policy should also result in a more effective verification and certification process. Clause 53 of the Procurement Oversight and Procurement Review Committees policy has been updated accordingly.

Daily Subsistence Allowance (DSA)

Effective Date

Feb 12, 2020

Summary of Changes

​Paragraph 31 of the policy has been updated to link to the DSA guidance for detail assignments per the Guidelines on Detail Assignments under the Recruitment and Selection policy, Human Resources Management.

Recruitment and Selection Framework Policy

Effective Date

Feb 12, 2020

Summary of Changes

​OHR has published the UNDP Guidelines on Detail Assignments for UNDP staff members. The purpose of these guidelines is to set out the conditions and procedures for detail assignments and to outline the roles and responsibilities concerning their administration, including selection and funding. The new guidelines are linked under the main Recruitment and Selection policy section and under the related documents section. 

Type of Leases and Treatment in UNDP Books

Effective Date

Feb 14, 2020

Summary of Changes

​The UNDP Service Request Form User Guide is now available in the POPP templates library (POPP 11-3143) and linked in clause 10 of the policy.

Intangible Assets: Acquisition, Development and Maintenance

Effective Date

Feb 14, 2020

Summary of Changes

​The UNDP Service Request Form User Guide is now available in the POPP templates library (POPP 11-3143) and linked in clause 19 of the policy.

Vehicle Management

Effective Date

Mar 04, 2020

Summary of Changes

To reduce greenhouse gas emissions from UNDP operations, clauses 8 and 9 of the policy have been updated. Electric vehicles are now the default for the acquisition of representation vehicles and where electric vehicles are not feasible, hybrid vehicles are considered as the first alternative before combustion vehicles. The ceiling for the acquisition of electric or hybrid vehicles is changed to $45,000 while that of combustion vehicles remains at $38,000.

Handling of Cash and Receipts Treasury

Effective Date

Mar 19, 2020

Summary of Changes

​Clause five of the Handling of Cash and Receipts Treasury policy was updated to be consistent with the remaining Treasury policies.

UNFCU Share Account Management

Effective Date

Mar 19, 2020

Summary of Changes

​The UNFCU Share Account Management procedures have been updated to reflect the centralized file processing by the Global Payroll Administrator and GSSU.

Performance Management and Development

Effective Date

Mar 27, 2020

Summary of Changes

The Performance Management and Development policy and procedures have been updated with a view to:

  • Further strengthening accountability for performance and performance management;
  • Enhancing linkages between performance and other human resources management decisions; and
  • Further streamlining performance management processes and procedures.

The revision of the policy on PMD is part of a more comprehensive effort to improve the quality of talent management in UNDP and, as such, is closely linked to a series of other initiatives related to performance management (e.g. a new programme on reward and recognition), career management (e.g. talent interviews), succession (e.g. staff selection for key roles) and learning and development.

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