Jan 09, 2023
The policy has been updated to reflect UNDP's transition to its new cloud-based management platform Quantum in January 2023, replacing its previous ATLAS system.
Dec 22, 2020
The Service Contract policy is now available in Spanish. To access the document, click on the Spanish language tab.
Jul 01, 2018
The following changes are reflected in the Service Contract policy:
- Streamlining action to extend the waiver validity period from 12 to 24 months for the payment of the 8.33% in lieu of Pension. Extension of the lumpsum arrangement is now delegated to the Regional Bureau.
- Alignment of competitive selection for SCs and ability of COs to establish Service Contract Rosters for all levels of SCs and how to create and maintain rosters for SC positions (Annex VII).
- Reduction of the minimum number of required candidates for interview/assessment from three (3) to two (2) to ensure a competitive and transparent process.
- Allowing the lateral transfer of SCs from one project to another with similar functions.
- Removing the obligation of biennial medical examination for SC holders, exception made of those with security, driving or manual work functions.
- Streamlining to allow Service Contracts to be initially issued for periods of less than six months in the exceptional situations listed in the SC User Guide upon approval of the Resident Representative, instead of the HR Business Partner.
Jul 19, 2023
The Guidance Note on GMS Setup in Quantum has been revised to provide further details on Internal Funding (e.g. ASL Fund 11507, UNDP Fund 30084) that should set to enable the burdening and that the Zero-Dollar Invoice should be used to adjust under/over-charged GMS due to exchange rate differences. The revised Guidance Note on GMS Setup in Quantum has been published in Step 2 and Step 6 of the GMS Fee Set-up and Collection procedure.
Jul 10, 2023
The updated GEF Project Preparation Grant (PPG) Initiation Plan Template has been published in Step 2.2. OPT of the Formulate Development Projects Procedure and reflects the latest UNDP and GEF policies and requirements. Key updates made in the GEF Project Preparation Grant (PPG) Initiation Plan Template include:
In addition, the updated GEF Project Document Template has been published in Step 3.0 of the Formulate Development Projects Procedure and reflects minor updates in Annex 6 UNDP Risk Register to align with the standard UNDP format.
Jul 05, 2023
The Individual Contract Offeror's Letter to UNDP Confirming Interest and Availability Template has been updated with provisions on statement of health, conflict of interest and has been aligned with the provisions of the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Policy.
Jun 20, 2023
The policy has been revised to clearly specify the terms and conditions for termination of staff appointments including the amount of the termination payments which are applicable.
English
Locations