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Financial Resources Management
- Inventory Management
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Cash Banking and Investment
- Banking Arrangement
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Cash Management
- UNFCU Share Account Management
- Management of Cash Planning/Forecasting of Cash Flows
- Management of Cash in Crisis or Emergency Situations
- Management of Zero-Balance Account System
- Bank Account Reconciliation
- Issuing Letters of Credit
- Management of Local Investments
- Safe Management
- Handling of Cash and Receipts Treasury
- Cash Arrangement
- Financial Closure of Development Projects and Trust Funds
- Financial Management and Implementation Modalities
- Financial Operations Management
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Pipeline and Revenue Management
- Regular Resources
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Other Resources
- Government Contributions from Net Contributing Countries (NCCs) and High Middle-Income Countries (High-MICs)
- Non-Core Contributions
- Revenue Management for Joint Programming
- Accounts Receivable
- Memorandum for Provision of Services (formerly Management Service Agreements)
- US Letter of Credit (LOC) Agreements
- Trust Fund Management
- Pipeline Management
- Country Co-Financing Cost Sharing Interest (Fund 11888), Non-Earmarked Programme Cost Sharing (Fund 30083), Country Co-Financing Project Residual balances (Fund 11890)
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Expense Management
- Purchase Orders (Obligations, Maintenance and Closure)
- Prepayments
- Accounts Payable
- Disbursing Funds (Making Payments)
- Regular Maintenance Accounts Payable
- Hospitality Expense
- Receipt of Goods, Services and Works
- Raising E-requisitions
- Quantum Financial Closure Instructions
- Supplier Management
- Write-Off Requests, Excluding Property, Plant and Equipment and Intangible Assets
- Resource Planning and Cost Recovery
- Working with External Auditors
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Human Resources Management
- Duties, Obligations and Privileges
- Classification of Posts
- Salaries and Related Allowances
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Appointment and Promotion
- Types of Appointment
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Recruitment and Selection
- Career Transitions
- Eligibility for International Benefits and Entitlements and Determination of Official UN Nationality
- Family Relationships
- Recruitment and Selection Framework Policy
- Selection and Reassignment Policy for International Rotational Posts
- Experience and Academic Qualifications
- Rules and Procedures for the UNDP Compliance Review Panel (CRP)
- Interim Roster Rules of Procedure
- Mobility
- Rank-in-Post
- Annual and Special Leave
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Social Security
- Compensation
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Insurance Plans
- Medical insurance: UN NY Empire Blue Cross PPO Medical Insurance
- Malicious Acts Insurance Policy (MAIP)
- Medical Insurance: UN NY Aetna Medical Insurance
- Medical Insurance: UN NY HIP Health Plan
- Medical Insurance : UN Worldwide Medical Insurance Plan
- After-Service Health Insurance: ASHI MIP
- Dental Insurance: UN NY Cigna Dental Plan
- After-Service Health Insurance: ASHI UN
- Medical Insurance: Medical Insurance Plan (MIP)
- Group Life Insurance Plan (GLIP)
- Pension Fund
- UN Clinics
- Travel and Removal Expenses
- Separation from Services
- Disciplinary Measures and Appeals
- Non-Staff
- Workforce Management
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Procurement
- Procurement Overview
- Procurement Strategy and Planning
- Requisition
- Sourcing of Suppliers
- Procurement Methods
- Innovation, CSO engagement
- Solicitation Process
- Evaluation of Offers and Pre-award Negotiations
- Procurement Review Committees
- Award and Management of Contract
- Construction Works
- Individual Contract
- Long Term Agreements (LTAs) and Cooperation with UN Entities
- Partnerships
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Administrative Services
- Asset Management - Property, Plant and Equipment
- Asset Management (Intangible Assets)
- Vehicle Management
- Lease Management (Premises and Equipment)
- Management of Local Presences
- Duty Travel
- Corporate Purchasing Card
- Accountability
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Information and Communications Technology
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ICT Security
- Information Classification and Handling
- Information Security Policy
- Personal Data Protection and Privacy Policy
- Electronic Signatures Policy
- System Acquisition, Development and Maintenance Standards
- ICT Disaster Recovery Standards for UNDP Offices
- System Logon Banner Standards
- Bring Your Own Device and Acceptable Usage of ICT Resources
- ICT Oversight
- Enterprise Solutions
- Global Services
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ICT Security
- Security
Programme and Project Management
Financial Resources Management
- Inventory Management
-
Cash Banking and Investment
- Banking Arrangement
-
Cash Management
- UNFCU Share Account Management
- Management of Cash Planning/Forecasting of Cash Flows
- Management of Cash in Crisis or Emergency Situations
- Management of Zero-Balance Account System
- Bank Account Reconciliation
- Issuing Letters of Credit
- Management of Local Investments
- Safe Management
- Handling of Cash and Receipts Treasury
- Cash Arrangement
- Financial Closure of Development Projects and Trust Funds
- Financial Management and Implementation Modalities
- Financial Operations Management
-
Pipeline and Revenue Management
- Regular Resources
-
Other Resources
- Government Contributions from Net Contributing Countries (NCCs) and High Middle-Income Countries (High-MICs)
- Non-Core Contributions
- Revenue Management for Joint Programming
- Accounts Receivable
- Memorandum for Provision of Services (formerly Management Service Agreements)
- US Letter of Credit (LOC) Agreements
- Trust Fund Management
- Pipeline Management
- Country Co-Financing Cost Sharing Interest (Fund 11888), Non-Earmarked Programme Cost Sharing (Fund 30083), Country Co-Financing Project Residual balances (Fund 11890)
-
Expense Management
- Purchase Orders (Obligations, Maintenance and Closure)
- Prepayments
- Accounts Payable
- Disbursing Funds (Making Payments)
- Regular Maintenance Accounts Payable
- Hospitality Expense
- Receipt of Goods, Services and Works
- Raising E-requisitions
- Quantum Financial Closure Instructions
- Supplier Management
- Write-Off Requests, Excluding Property, Plant and Equipment and Intangible Assets
- Resource Planning and Cost Recovery
- Working with External Auditors
Human Resources Management
- Duties, Obligations and Privileges
- Classification of Posts
- Salaries and Related Allowances
-
Appointment and Promotion
- Types of Appointment
-
Recruitment and Selection
- Career Transitions
- Eligibility for International Benefits and Entitlements and Determination of Official UN Nationality
- Family Relationships
- Recruitment and Selection Framework Policy
- Selection and Reassignment Policy for International Rotational Posts
- Experience and Academic Qualifications
- Rules and Procedures for the UNDP Compliance Review Panel (CRP)
- Interim Roster Rules of Procedure
- Mobility
- Rank-in-Post
- Annual and Special Leave
-
Social Security
- Compensation
-
Insurance Plans
- Medical insurance: UN NY Empire Blue Cross PPO Medical Insurance
- Malicious Acts Insurance Policy (MAIP)
- Medical Insurance: UN NY Aetna Medical Insurance
- Medical Insurance: UN NY HIP Health Plan
- Medical Insurance : UN Worldwide Medical Insurance Plan
- After-Service Health Insurance: ASHI MIP
- Dental Insurance: UN NY Cigna Dental Plan
- After-Service Health Insurance: ASHI UN
- Medical Insurance: Medical Insurance Plan (MIP)
- Group Life Insurance Plan (GLIP)
- Pension Fund
- UN Clinics
- Travel and Removal Expenses
- Separation from Services
- Disciplinary Measures and Appeals
- Non-Staff
- Workforce Management
Procurement
- Procurement Overview
- Procurement Strategy and Planning
- Requisition
- Sourcing of Suppliers
- Procurement Methods
- Innovation, CSO engagement
- Solicitation Process
- Evaluation of Offers and Pre-award Negotiations
- Procurement Review Committees
- Award and Management of Contract
- Construction Works
- Individual Contract
- Long Term Agreements (LTAs) and Cooperation with UN Entities
Administrative Services
- Asset Management - Property, Plant and Equipment
- Asset Management (Intangible Assets)
- Vehicle Management
- Lease Management (Premises and Equipment)
- Management of Local Presences
- Duty Travel
- Corporate Purchasing Card
Information and Communications Technology
-
ICT Security
- Information Classification and Handling
- Information Security Policy
- Personal Data Protection and Privacy Policy
- Electronic Signatures Policy
- System Acquisition, Development and Maintenance Standards
- ICT Disaster Recovery Standards for UNDP Offices
- System Logon Banner Standards
- Bring Your Own Device and Acceptable Usage of ICT Resources
- ICT Oversight
- Enterprise Solutions
- Global Services
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Daily Subsistence Allowance (DSA)
Daily Subsistence Allowance (DSA) 1. Daily subsistence allowance (DSA) comprises the organization’s total contribution towards such charges as lodging, meals, gratuities, transport cost from place of lodging to the first place of official business, and vice versa, and other payments made for personal services rendered. 2. DSA is applicable for staff members on authorized official travel and for …
Content Type: Document Document Type: Policy Effective Date: 13-09-2018 Planned Review Date: 09-01-2026 Policy Area: Administrative Services Policy Chapter: Duty Travel Policy: Daily Subsistence Allowance (DSA)
Visas at Headquarters (New York)
Visas at Headquarters (New York) 1. UNDP will facilitate, at its own expense, the necessary visas and work permits when the nature of the assignment requires staff members, non-staff and eligible dependents to work in countries other than their own country of temporary or permanent residence. G-4 Visa 2. In cases where United States (US) is the duty station, a G-4 visa is required for non-US …
Content Type: Document Document Type: Policy Effective Date: 13-12-2022 Planned Review Date: 09-01-2026 Policy Area: Administrative Services Policy Chapter: Duty Travel Policy Sub-Chapter: Travel Requirements Policy: Visas at Headquarters (New York)
UN Travel Documents and National Passport
UN Travel Documents and National Passport 1. The United Nations issues travel documents to facilitate the official travel of its staff members and their eligible dependents. It also provides travel documents to individuals who are not staff members to facilitate their travel and the conduct of the official business for which they have been contracted by the organization to undertake. UN Travel …
Content Type: Document Document Type: Policy Effective Date: 09-01-2023 Planned Review Date: 09-01-2026 Policy Area: Administrative Services Policy Chapter: Duty Travel Policy Sub-Chapter: Travel Requirements Policy: UN Travel Documents and National Passport
Medical Clearance
Medical Clearance Purpose 1. The purpose of medical clearance is to ensure, as far as possible, that: a) Candidates for recruitment as staff members are physically and mentally fit for employment; and b) Staff are fit to travel to and perform their duties in a particular location. Initial Appointment 2. All staff members travelling on initial appointment must be medically cleared by the UN …
Content Type: Document Document Type: Policy Effective Date: 26-07-2016 Planned Review Date: 09-01-2026 Policy Area: Administrative Services Policy Chapter: Duty Travel Policy Sub-Chapter: Travel Requirements Policy: Medical Clearance
Inoculations and Malaria Prevention
Inoculations and Malaria Prevention 1. Completing an immunization schedule before departure is the first and most important step staff can take to prevent travel-related disease. The protective effects of vaccination take some time to develop and for this reason travellers are advised to allow four (4) to six (6) weeks before departure to start receiving vaccination shots, particularly if the …
Content Type: Document Document Type: Policy Effective Date: 26-07-2016 Planned Review Date: 09-01-2026 Policy Area: Administrative Services Policy Chapter: Duty Travel Policy Sub-Chapter: Travel Requirements Policy: Inoculations and Malaria Prevention
Other Travel Allowances and Expenses
Other Travel Allowance and Expenses 1. Travel expenses that shall be paid or reimbursed by the UNDP under the relevant provisions of the Staff Rules include: a) Transportation expenses; b) Terminal expenses; c) Daily subsistence allowance (DSA); d) Miscellaneous expenses. 2. A Travel Advance consisting of terminal expenses and daily subsistence allowance, as well as other known fees (see below), …
Content Type: Document Document Type: Policy Effective Date: 06-01-2019 Planned Review Date: 09-01-2026 Policy Area: Administrative Services Policy Chapter: Duty Travel Policy: Other Travel Allowances and Expenses
Route, Mode of Transportation, and Standard of Accommodation
Route, Mode of Transportation, and Standard of Accommodation 1. The three basic considerations related to official travel organized and paid by UNDP are defined as follows: a) Routing (most economical route of travel from the place of origin to the official destination that does not exceed the most direct route by four (4) hours or more AND does not add a connection). b) The preferred mode of …
Content Type: Document Document Type: Policy Effective Date: 06-01-2019 Planned Review Date: 09-01-2026 Policy Area: Administrative Services Policy Chapter: Duty Travel Policy: Route, Mode of Transportation, and Standard of Accommodation
Post Travel
Post Travel 1. The travel claim is a post-travel report that the traveller is required to submit to the authorizing unit within two weeks from completion of travel when their travel is organized and paid for by UNDP. 2. The travel claim provides appropriate documentation that the travel occurred; enables the traveller to claim reimbursement of additional travel expenses; and, should the travel …
Content Type: Document Document Type: Policy Effective Date: 09-01-2023 Planned Review Date: 09-01-2025 Policy Area: Administrative Services Policy Chapter: Duty Travel Policy: Post Travel
Authorizing Official Business Travel
Authorizing Official Business Travel 1. All business travel organized and paid by the organization should be approved prior to travel, and before any prepayments can be made. 2. Approval prior to the trip insures the activity is approved; funds are available for reimbursement of expenses; travel is allowable on the funds; and staff members are covered under compensation insurance. 3. The use of …
Content Type: Document Document Type: Policy Effective Date: 09-01-2023 Planned Review Date: 09-01-2025 Policy Area: Administrative Services Policy Chapter: Duty Travel Policy: Authorizing Official Business Travel
Security Clearance Policy
Security Clearance 1. It is mandatory for United Nations system personnel and eligible family members to obtain security clearance for all official travel, regardless of location, and they cannot commence official travel without obtaining it except in compelling cases, where insufficient time is available such as during periods requiring immediate medical evacuation or other life-threatening …
Content Type: Document Document Type: Policy Effective Date: 06-10-2021 Planned Review Date: 31-12-2024 Policy Area: Administrative Services Policy Chapter: Duty Travel Policy Sub-Chapter: Travel Requirements Policy: Security Clearance