Mar 28, 2017
The updated policy clarifies the implementation process of partnerships instruments (MoUs and financing). In addition, updated hyperlinks are on the intranet resources pages.
Apr 07, 2017
The Policy aims to foster the culture of high
performance through making performance management an integral part of every-day
work. It encourages more frequent
interactions/communication between staff and managers on performance and
shifting the focus from compliance with annual milestones to higher quality
performance conversations.
Apr 07, 2017
This is an update from 2012 and describes how authority is delegated in UNDP from the Administrator to Heads of UNDP offices. It also provides guidance on how and when such delegated authorities could be further delegated. These accountabilities are in line with the Corporate Accountability Framework (see link) approved by the Executive Group in 2016. This policy also serves as a single point of reference of the authorities of the Administrator, Associate Administrator and heads of UNDP offices in headquarters and in country offices including those funds and programmes administered by UNDP. A Summary Table of Delegated Authority of UNDP Administrator is available at Annex A.
May 31, 2017
Aligned with new Delegation of Authority policy (2017): The Partner Review Group (PRG) as established in 2008 has been abolished. Previously there were three segments on partnership section, consisting of civil society (published in 2010); foundations (2010), and the private sector (2009). The review was taken place to distinguish prescriptive content (requirement) from recommendations or descriptions. The content is now streamlined to be one policy document called "Managing Partnerships" encompassing elements of civil society, foundations and private sector.
Jun 01, 2017
The application for United Nations Laissez-Passer/UN Family Certificates are now available in French and English as Word documents. (Procedure 1, Step 2).
Jun 15, 2017
The reimbursement of the cost incurred by seat assignment has been added. This provision is subject to an approval of authorizing unit. Policy provisions on rental car have been streamlined, now without a linkage between renting a car and reduced Daily Subsistence Allowance (DSA).
Jul 24, 2017
The policy has been updated to reflect the replacement of the schedule in ST/IC/2015/25 with revised rates for the daily subsistence allowance in New York, Geneva and Vienna:
31 c) After 120 days, normally at 60 percent of the first-60-days rate. The after-120-days DSA rates for New York, Geneva and Vienna, are published separately in the annex to UN circular ST/IC/2017/20.
Aug 01, 2017
The Rank in Post policy was amended to reflect changes made to the Recruitment and Selection Policy, which includes the removal of minimum time in post requirements.
Aug 01, 2017
This policy provides clarity on post-award contract management activities including roles and responsibilities of the procurement and requesting units in managing contracts; monitoring of contract implementation, change management, performance evaluation and dispute resolution. This policy is intended to lead to savings on time and resources spent on contract management tasks, enhance the reputation of UNDP in the market, reduce delays in delivery as well as reduce the number and cost of unresolved disputes.
Aug 01, 2017
This updated policy provides required years of experience for holders of Bachelor’s degree to apply for General Service positions.
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