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Family Visit

Effective Date

Jan 10, 2025

Summary of Changes

The Family Visit policy is technically revised for gender neutralization, alignment with the numbering of the revised UN Staff Regulations and Staff Rules, updated links, improved formatting for clarity, and/or removal of transitional measures, as applicable.

Settling-In Grant

Effective Date

Jan 10, 2025

Summary of Changes

The Settling-In Grant policy is technically revised for gender neutralization, alignment with the numbering of the revised UN Staff Regulations and Staff Rules, updated links, improved formatting for clarity, and/or removal of transitional measures, as applicable.

 

Safe Driving Bonus (SDB)

Effective Date

Jan 10, 2025

Summary of Changes

The Safe Driving Bonus policy is technically revised for gender neutralization, alignment with the numbering of the revised UN Staff Regulations and Staff Rules, updated links, improved formatting for clarity, and/or removal of transitional measures, as applicable.

Mobility and Hardship

Effective Date

Jan 09, 2025

Summary of Changes

The Mobility and Hardship policy is technically revised for gender neutralization, alignment with the numbering of the revised UN Staff Regulations and Staff Rules, updated links, improved formatting for clarity, and/or removal of transitional measures, as applicable.

 

 

Language Allowance

Effective Date

Jan 09, 2025

Summary of Changes

The Language Allowance policy is technically revised for gender neutralization, alignment with the numbering of the revised UN Staff Regulations and Staff Rules, updated links, improved formatting for clarity, and/or removal of transitional measures, as applicable.

Rest and Recuperation

Effective Date

Jan 09, 2025

Summary of Changes

The Rest and Recuperation policy is technically revised for gender neutralization, alignment with the numbering of the revised UN Staff Regulations and Staff Rules, updated links, improved formatting for clarity, and/or removal of transitional measures, as applicable.

Solicitation

Effective Date

Jan 08, 2025

Summary of Changes

The Solicitation policy has been updated in paragraph 47 to provide clarity on how to manage alternative bids in the solicitation process.

Direct Payments

Effective Date

Jan 03, 2025

Summary of Changes

The Direct Payments policy has been updated in paragraphs 2, 4 and 6 to clarify the funding requirements for the full costs of processing direct payments and providing support services.

UNDP ICT Standards

Effective Date

Jan 02, 2025

Summary of Changes

The UNDP ICT Standards policy has been updated to reflect the following revisions:

  • Operating Systems: Windows 11 is now standard; Windows 10 is discontinued. Mac OS requirements updated to Ventura 13.
  • Hardware Requirements: Minimum RAM is increased to 16GB. Battery life requirement is set to 4 hours. Laptops now require a warranty.
  • Mobile Devices: Updated Android and iOS minimum requirements.
  • Software and Applications: Opera added as an acceptable browser. Zoom removed for instant messaging and calls.
  • Cloud and Network Security: Resources must meet Microsoft's cloud security benchmarks. Separate VLAN for third-party network services.
  • Printers and Connectivity: New devices must support cloud-based print management. Starlink added as backup connectivity option.
  • Server Infrastructure: Emphasis on Zero-trust architecture. Local servers must be declared in the ICT Registry portal.
  • ICT Standards for UN House Set-ups: Lead ICT agency to set up a VLAN for UNDP use.
  • Staff and ICT Staff Ratio: More flexibility for larger country offices on staff-to-ICT staff ratio.
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