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Long Term Agreements (LTAs) and Cooperation with UN Entities

Effective Date

Oct 12, 2020

Summary of Changes

The Long Term Agreements (LTAs) and Cooperation with UN Entities policy is now available in French. To access the document, click on the French language tab.

Internal Control Framework

Effective Date

Oct 16, 2020

Summary of Changes

​The Operational Guide to the ICF is now available in Spanish. To access the document, click on the Spanish language tab.

Project Petty Cash Fund (PPCF)

Effective Date

Oct 21, 2020

Summary of Changes

​The Project Petty Cash Fund (PPCF) policy has been simplified as follows:

  • Elimination of HQ Treasury approval for multiple PPCF, as long as the total amount of all PPCFs for CO remains within the prescribed limit of $2500.

  • Clarification on approval process on PPCF issued for UNDSS funded from the core budget and shared budget.

  • Construction Works

    Effective Date

    Oct 28, 2020

    Summary of Changes

    The French Construction Works policy and Guidance Note (POPP-11-3352) are available in French. To access the content, click on the French tab.
     

    Construction Works

    Effective Date

    Nov 05, 2020

    Summary of Changes

    ​The Construction Works policy and accompanying Guidance Note have been updated to reflect that Resident Representatives are authorized to approve project documents with works up to the standard delegation of procurement authority. Additionally, the template, Request for Approval or Delegation for Project Document that includes Construction Works (POPP-11-3360), has been linked in clause 23 of the policy. Business Units shall utilise this template to obtain the necessary approvals for works projects.
     

    Multiple Funding Lines for Positions

    Effective Date

    Nov 06, 2020

    Summary of Changes

    ​The guidance note for Country Office Workload Survey has been revised and replaced. It provides general guidance on how to conduct and document workload surveys, and its usage for the office planning and costing of project services. The guidance note is linked in the procedure section of the Multiple Funding Lines for Positions policy page.

    Internal Control Framework

    Effective Date

    Nov 13, 2020

    Summary of Changes
    The Operational Guide to the ICF is now available in French. To access the document, click on the French language tab.

    Individual Contract

    Effective Date

    Nov 17, 2020

    Summary of Changes

    The Consultancy Duration and Daily Fee Approval Form (POPP-11-3371) is now linked to the Individual Contract policy in clauses 18, 28, and 40.

     

    Construction Works

    Effective Date

    Nov 18, 2020

    Summary of Changes

    ​The Construction Works policy and Guidance Note (POPP-11-3373) are available in Spanish. To access the content, click on the Spanish language tab.

     

    Direct Cash Transfers and Reimbursements

    Effective Date

    Dec 01, 2020

    Summary of Changes

    ​The Direct Cash Transfers and Reimbursements policy and procedures have been further updated as follows: Guidance has been added to Para 4 on the ICE template. Guidance has been added to Paras 22 and 23 on fraud red-flags. ICE template guidance has been added to procedure step 5.

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