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Electronic Signatures Solution (Internal)

1

Step

Create a user map of all internal users who will interact with electronic signatures

 

Responsible Party

Operations Manager

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Explanatory Notes

The CO’s need for electronic signatures depends upon the current status of all internal users. Internal users will change, as will their technical solutions. 

 

2

Step

Understand where the current electronic signatures solutions are compatible with and acceptable to internal partners.

 

Responsible Party

Operations Manager

Template/Guideline
Explanatory Notes

Review of the current e-signatures solutions and their use will provide an update on status and gaps when compared to the users of electronic signatures. 

 

3

Step

Compare new or current solutions with the authenticity and integrity requirements of the electronic signatures policy (Corporate and Regional LTAs), and with the list of existing and emerging corporate systems and solutions for electronic approvals.

 

Responsible Party

Operations Manager/IT Manager,

Procurement

Template/Guideline
Explanatory Notes

It’s important to ensure that the solutions are compatible with the policy and that the list of existing and emerging corporate systems, and solutions for electronic approvals has been considered.

 

4

Step

Compare new or current solutions with the other policies mentioned in the electronic signatures policy

 

Responsible Party

Operations Manager

Template/Guideline
Explanatory Notes

It’s important to ensure that the solutions are compatible with IAW POPP Policies, existing UNDP infrastructure and recommended solutions


 

5

Step

Based on the results of the review, technological solutions can either be used or replaced with more appropriate solutions

 

Responsible Party

Operations Manager

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Explanatory Notes

Ensure that technical solutions are kept current. 

 

6

Step

Complete a brief report on the review and repeat this procedure at least annually

 

Responsible Party

Operations Manager

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Explanatory Notes

The report should be filed for auditing purposes. 

 

7

Step

Communicate new procedure and technological use

 

Responsible Party

Operations Manager

Template/Guideline
Explanatory Notes

The system will only work if users know how to use it. It’s important to spend time training staff and communicating the electronic signature solution.