Step

Draft Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

Responsible Party

Programme/project manager of the unit initiating the partnership

Template/Guideline

Explanatory Notes

An MoU sets a framework for partnerships with no transfer of resources between partners.

Guidance on MOUs.
 

Step

If deviates from the standard template (MOU), request for legal clearance

Responsible Party

,

Template/Guideline

Explanatory Notes

Bureau of Management Services, Legal Office

Step

Sign MOU

Responsible Party

RR for CO, Regional Director for RBx

Template/Guideline

Explanatory Notes

• RR – for country level agreements with national entities or national branch of multinational entities. 
   
• RBx Director for regional agreements with region entities or regional branch of a multinational entity.  
   
• Administrator, Associate Administrator or Central Bureau Directors for corporate or global partnerships.

Step

Upload signed MOUs

Responsible Party

Programme/project manager of the unit initiating the partnership

Template/Guideline

Explanatory Notes

All MoUs should be uploaded in the partnerships Unity Agreements module which is the central UNDP Non-Financial Agreements Repository.