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Document Type
Template
Effective Date
May 23, 2023
Policy Areas
- Programme and Project Management
- Crisis Response
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Financial Resources Management
- Inventory Management
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Cash Banking and Investment
- Banking Arrangement
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Cash Management
- UNFCU Share Account Management
- Management of Cash Planning/Forecasting of Cash Flows
- Management of Cash in Crisis or Emergency Situations
- Management of Zero-Balance Account System
- Bank Account Reconciliation
- Issuing Letters of Credit
- Management of Local Investments
- Safe Management
- Handling of Cash and Receipts Treasury
- Cash Arrangement
- Financial Closure of Development Projects and Trust Funds
- Financial Management and Implementation Modalities
- Financial Operations Management
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Pipeline and Revenue Management
- Regular Resources
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Other Resources
- Government Contributions from Net Contributing Countries (NCCs) and High Middle-Income Countries (High-MICs)
- Non-Core Contributions
- Revenue Management for Joint Programming
- Accounts Receivable
- Memorandum for Provision of Services (formerly Management Service Agreements)
- US Letter of Credit (LOC) Agreements
- Trust Fund Management
- Pipeline Management
- Country Co-Financing Cost Sharing Interest (Fund 11888), Non-Earmarked Programme Cost Sharing (Fund 30083), Country Co-Financing Project Residual balances (Fund 11890)
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Expense Management
- Purchase Orders (Obligations, Maintenance and Closure)
- Prepayments
- Accounts Payable
- Disbursing Funds (Making Payments)
- Regular Maintenance Accounts Payable
- Hospitality Expense
- Receipt of Goods, Services and Works
- Raising E-requisitions
- Quantum Financial Closure Instructions
- Supplier Management
- Write-Off Requests, Excluding Property, Plant and Equipment and Intangible Assets
- Resource Planning and Cost Recovery
- Working with External Auditors
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Human Resources Management
- Duties, Obligations and Privileges
- Classification of Posts
- Salaries and Related Allowances
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Appointment and Promotion
- Types of Appointment
-
Recruitment and Selection
- Career Transitions
- Eligibility for International Benefits and Entitlements and Determination of Official UN Nationality
- Family Relationships
- Recruitment and Selection Framework Policy
- Selection and Reassignment Policy for International Rotational Posts
- Experience and Academic Qualifications
- Rules and Procedures for the UNDP Compliance Review Panel (CRP)
- Interim Roster Rules of Procedure
- Mobility
- Rank-in-Post
- Annual and Special Leave
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Social Security
- Compensation
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Insurance Plans
- Medical insurance: UN NY Empire Blue Cross PPO Medical Insurance
- Malicious Acts Insurance Policy (MAIP)
- Medical Insurance: UN NY Aetna Medical Insurance
- Medical Insurance: UN NY HIP Health Plan
- Medical Insurance : UN Worldwide Medical Insurance Plan
- After-Service Health Insurance: ASHI MIP
- Dental Insurance: UN NY Cigna Dental Plan
- After-Service Health Insurance: ASHI UN
- Medical Insurance: Medical Insurance Plan (MIP)
- Group Life Insurance Plan (GLIP)
- Pension Fund
- UN Clinics
- Travel and Removal Expenses
- Separation from Services
- Disciplinary Measures and Appeals
- Non-Staff
- Workforce Management
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Procurement
- Procurement Overview
- Procurement Strategy and Planning
- Requisition
- Sourcing of Suppliers
- Procurement Methods
- Innovation, CSO engagement
- Solicitation Process
- Evaluation of Offers and Pre-award Negotiations
- Procurement Review Committees
- Award and Management of Contract
- Construction Works
- Individual Contract
- Long Term Agreements (LTAs) and Cooperation with UN Entities
- Partnerships
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Administrative Services
- Asset Management - Property, Plant and Equipment
- Asset Management (Intangible Assets)
- Vehicle Management
- Lease Management (Premises and Equipment)
- Management of Local Presences
- Duty Travel
- Corporate Purchasing Card
- Accountability
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Information and Communications Technology
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ICT Security
- Information Classification and Handling
- Information Security Policy
- Personal Data Protection and Privacy Policy
- Electronic Signatures Policy
- System Acquisition, Development and Maintenance Standards
- ICT Disaster Recovery Standards for UNDP Offices
- System Logon Banner Standards
- Bring Your Own Device and Acceptable Usage of ICT Resources
- ICT Oversight
- Enterprise Solutions
- Global Services
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ICT Security
- Security
Programme and Project Management
Financial Resources Management
- Inventory Management
-
Cash Banking and Investment
- Banking Arrangement
-
Cash Management
- UNFCU Share Account Management
- Management of Cash Planning/Forecasting of Cash Flows
- Management of Cash in Crisis or Emergency Situations
- Management of Zero-Balance Account System
- Bank Account Reconciliation
- Issuing Letters of Credit
- Management of Local Investments
- Safe Management
- Handling of Cash and Receipts Treasury
- Cash Arrangement
- Financial Closure of Development Projects and Trust Funds
- Financial Management and Implementation Modalities
- Financial Operations Management
-
Pipeline and Revenue Management
- Regular Resources
-
Other Resources
- Government Contributions from Net Contributing Countries (NCCs) and High Middle-Income Countries (High-MICs)
- Non-Core Contributions
- Revenue Management for Joint Programming
- Accounts Receivable
- Memorandum for Provision of Services (formerly Management Service Agreements)
- US Letter of Credit (LOC) Agreements
- Trust Fund Management
- Pipeline Management
- Country Co-Financing Cost Sharing Interest (Fund 11888), Non-Earmarked Programme Cost Sharing (Fund 30083), Country Co-Financing Project Residual balances (Fund 11890)
-
Expense Management
- Purchase Orders (Obligations, Maintenance and Closure)
- Prepayments
- Accounts Payable
- Disbursing Funds (Making Payments)
- Regular Maintenance Accounts Payable
- Hospitality Expense
- Receipt of Goods, Services and Works
- Raising E-requisitions
- Quantum Financial Closure Instructions
- Supplier Management
- Write-Off Requests, Excluding Property, Plant and Equipment and Intangible Assets
- Resource Planning and Cost Recovery
- Working with External Auditors
Human Resources Management
- Duties, Obligations and Privileges
- Classification of Posts
- Salaries and Related Allowances
-
Appointment and Promotion
- Types of Appointment
-
Recruitment and Selection
- Career Transitions
- Eligibility for International Benefits and Entitlements and Determination of Official UN Nationality
- Family Relationships
- Recruitment and Selection Framework Policy
- Selection and Reassignment Policy for International Rotational Posts
- Experience and Academic Qualifications
- Rules and Procedures for the UNDP Compliance Review Panel (CRP)
- Interim Roster Rules of Procedure
- Mobility
- Rank-in-Post
- Annual and Special Leave
-
Social Security
- Compensation
-
Insurance Plans
- Medical insurance: UN NY Empire Blue Cross PPO Medical Insurance
- Malicious Acts Insurance Policy (MAIP)
- Medical Insurance: UN NY Aetna Medical Insurance
- Medical Insurance: UN NY HIP Health Plan
- Medical Insurance : UN Worldwide Medical Insurance Plan
- After-Service Health Insurance: ASHI MIP
- Dental Insurance: UN NY Cigna Dental Plan
- After-Service Health Insurance: ASHI UN
- Medical Insurance: Medical Insurance Plan (MIP)
- Group Life Insurance Plan (GLIP)
- Pension Fund
- UN Clinics
- Travel and Removal Expenses
- Separation from Services
- Disciplinary Measures and Appeals
- Non-Staff
- Workforce Management
Procurement
- Procurement Overview
- Procurement Strategy and Planning
- Requisition
- Sourcing of Suppliers
- Procurement Methods
- Innovation, CSO engagement
- Solicitation Process
- Evaluation of Offers and Pre-award Negotiations
- Procurement Review Committees
- Award and Management of Contract
- Construction Works
- Individual Contract
- Long Term Agreements (LTAs) and Cooperation with UN Entities
Administrative Services
- Asset Management - Property, Plant and Equipment
- Asset Management (Intangible Assets)
- Vehicle Management
- Lease Management (Premises and Equipment)
- Management of Local Presences
- Duty Travel
- Corporate Purchasing Card
Information and Communications Technology
-
ICT Security
- Information Classification and Handling
- Information Security Policy
- Personal Data Protection and Privacy Policy
- Electronic Signatures Policy
- System Acquisition, Development and Maintenance Standards
- ICT Disaster Recovery Standards for UNDP Offices
- System Logon Banner Standards
- Bring Your Own Device and Acceptable Usage of ICT Resources
- ICT Oversight
- Enterprise Solutions
- Global Services
UN Travel Documents and National Passport
Effective Date
May 15, 2023
Summary of Changes
The Travel and Transportation Section, Division of Administration, United Nations Department of Operational Support has updated the UNLP application form and combined it with the TTS.2 Supplement Form. The updated TTS.2 (5-23)-E (for UNLP) form is published in the Templates and Forms list on page 3 of the policy and in Step 2 of the Applications for UN Laissez-Passer (UNLP) and UN Family Certificates (UNFC).
Pass-Through Management: UNDP as Administrative Agent (AA)
Effective Date
Jul 01, 2016
Summary of Changes
Editorical clean-up has been also done to retire outdated and non-prescriptive content.
Pass-Through Management: UNDP as Administrative Agent (AA)
Effective Date
Oct 01, 2015
Summary of Changes
Updates have been made in line with the UNDG protocols.
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.
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.
Paternity Leave & Maternity Leave & Hours of Work & Special Leave & Adoption Leave & Certificate of Service
Effective Date
Jul 03, 2009
Summary of Changes
New in Human Resources Management chapter
Paternity Leave Explains eligibility, duration, conditions and procedures for applying for Paternity Leave after the birth of the child
Maternity Leave Explains eligibility, duration, conditions and procedures for applying for Maternity Leave
Hours of Work Explains the estbalished definitions of workweek, working hours, lunch break, designated holidays ect
Special Leave This policy establishes the circumstances, eligibility and procedures for applying for Special Leave of absence from work
Adoption Leave Explains eligibility, duration, conditions and procedures for applying for Adoption Leave which in granted instead of Maternity or Paternity Leaves
Certification of Services Explains the applicability and procedures for requesting the certification of services
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.
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
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