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UN Clinics

Effective Date

Apr 22, 2015

Summary of Changes

This policy covers management and operation of UN Clinics that are administered by UNDP on behalf of UN Common System organizations. This policy outlines the minimum standards for the establishment of UN Clinics which provide primary clinical and occupational health services to authorized UN Common System personnel and their recognized dependents. The UN Clinics policy and procedures clarify the provisions for the recruitment of UN clinic personnel; procuring and accounting; cost sharing mechanisms and management of the UN Clinics.​

Rest and Recuperation

Effective Date

Apr 29, 2015

Summary of Changes

The R&R eligibility criteria for ICs has been aligned with the IC policy.​

Medical Insurance: Medical Insurance Plan (MIP)

Effective Date

Apr 29, 2015

Summary of Changes

Cigna became the third party administrator for UNDP as of 1 April, 2015. New MIP application/request form, claim form and prior approval forms are also introduced. ​

National Implementation

Effective Date

May 08, 2015

Summary of Changes

The revision reflects that the HACT macro- and micro-assessments is the basis for selection of the cash transfer modality used for each implementing partner (IP) and the level of assurance activities used for the IP. The revision also reflects UNDP support services to NIM in terms of requisitions, procurement and accountability. Audit reports of NIM and NGO implemented projects can be shared by UNDP with the Government Coordinating Agency, in addition to supreme audit institution and implementing partner. The audit becomes due in the year following which the cumulative expenditure has reached or exceeded the threshold of $300,000.​

Harmonized Conceptual Funding Framework and Cost Recovery Methodology

Effective Date

May 20, 2015

Summary of Changes
New Guidance on UNDP’s Harmonized Funding Framework has been posted in POPP and reflects the joint decision of the Executive Board of UNDP/UNFPA, UNICEF and UNWOMEN to harmonize the classification and attribution of programme and organizational costs and highlights how this has been reflected in UNDP’s integrated budget. The harmonized framework covers the realignment of resources between Regular and Other Resources to help successfully deliver on the results outlined in UNDP’s Strategic Plan.​

Cost Recovery from Other Resources - GMS

Effective Date

May 20, 2015

Summary of Changes

Revised Cost Recovery from Other Resources - (GMS) POPP content have been issued to operationalize the Harmonized Conceptual Funding Framework approved by the joint decision of the Executive Board of UNDP/UNFPA, UNICEF and UNWOMEN. The guidelines reflect the new GMS rates approved by UNDP's EB (EB decision 2013/9) effective 1/1/2014, and the new GMS distribution rates approved by UNDP's Executive Group in January 2015. The content details the Management Activities that should be funded from GMS income, and the transition required for non-Management Activities that were previously funded from GMS. The revised policy also highlights the key messages on Cost Recovery that offices need to understand and convey to UNDP's development partners.

GMS Fee Set-up and Collection

Effective Date

May 20, 2015

Summary of Changes

The General Management Support (GMS) fee Set Up and Collection section of the POPP has been revised to reflect the changes to GMS rates and GMS distribution, with a new link to the revised GMS calculator. Under the new guidance, offices should note that only "earn-as-you-go" method of GMS computation should be entered when setting up projects in the Atlas grants module. OFRM is working with OIST to reflect the GMS changes in Atlas and a separate communication will be issued when the setup is completed​

Government Local Office Cost (GLOC) Valuation of the In-Kind Contribution

Effective Date

May 20, 2015

Summary of Changes

As part of improving UNDP's application of IPSAS, new content on the Valuation of the In-Kind Contribution from the Host Government provide Bureau and Country Offices guidance on the valuation of GLOC In-Kind Contributions, and the procedures to follow to facilitate a systematic and structured regular valuation and revaluation of in-kind contributions received from the host Governments. The valuation of the in-kind contribution will form the basis for GLOC-in-Kind contribution that is taken into account in determining annual GLOC Targets for host governments.​

Non-Core Contributions

Effective Date

Jun 22, 2015

Summary of Changes

​Contributions from IFIs and Development Banks to UNDP rose by 44% in 2016 compared to the previous year. In addition to IFI direct contributions, it is important to record indirect contributions received via Government Cost Sharing (originating from loans to governments). As a result, an additional procedure to the Non-Core Contribution Policy was created to provide guidance on how to record contributions from IFIs and development banks, with a list of fund codes to be used for loans, and a list of donor codes to be used for grants.

Protection against Retaliation

Effective Date

Jul 14, 2015

Summary of Changes

This revised policy includes the increased timeframe for a person could seek protection, from 60 days to six months. Additional clarification is made by adding "more likely than not" a causal connection exists between the protected activities and the detrimental action that has been taken or threatened against the individual, in order to establish a prima facie case.

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