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- Inventory Management
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Cash Banking and Investment
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Cash Management
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- 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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UNDP-supported Guarantees
UNDP-supported Guarantees A. GENERAL OVERVIEW AND DEFINITION OF GUARANTEES 1. A guarantee is a finance tool used in a development project that enables a borrower to access finance in order to achieve a development objective. It does so by de-risking lending to the borrower, enabling them to access finance that would otherwise be out of reach. 2. A guarantee is an obligation undertaken by a …
Content Type: Document Document Type: Policy Effective Date: 19-12-2022 Planned Review Date: 19-12-2025 Policy Area: Financial Resources Management Policy Chapter: Financial Management and Implementation Modalities Policy: UNDP-supported Guarantees
UNDP Support Services to National Implementation (NIM)
UNDP Support Services to National Implementation 1. Towards developing national capacities. UNDP must not substitute for national entities in nationally implemented projects. But in some circumstances, UNDP is requested to provide support services, which must be done strictly following UNDP rules and regulations. Exit strategies should be established. 2. UNDP support services should not be …
Content Type: Document Document Type: Policy Effective Date: 22-04-2015 Planned Review Date: 21-04-2027 Policy Area: Financial Resources Management Policy Chapter: Financial Management and Implementation Modalities Policy Sub-Chapter: National Implementation (NIM) Finances and NGO Implementation Finances Policy: UNDP Support Services to National Implementation (NIM)
Pooled Fund Management
Pooled Fund Management 1. Under Pooled Fund Management, participating UN organizations pool funds together to one UN organization, called the Managing Agent (MA ), chosen jointly by the participating UN organizations in consultation with the (sub-) national partner. The MA will support the (sub-) national partner in managing the programme. This option is likely to be the most effective and …
Content Type: Document Document Type: Policy Effective Date: 01-01-2012 Planned Review Date: 09-01-2026 Policy Area: Financial Resources Management Policy Chapter: Financial Management and Implementation Modalities Policy Sub-Chapter: Joint Programming Policy: Pooled Fund Management
Pass-Through Management: UNDP as Administrative Agent (AA)
Pass-through Management when UNDP as Administrative Agent Accountability for the Administrative Agent function 1. UNDP is often called upon to play the role of Administrative Agent (AA) for Multi-Donor Trust Funds (MDTFs), One UN Funds and Joint Programmes (JPs) using the pass-through fund management modality established by the UN system. The pass-through modality is used for UN inter-agency …
Content Type: Document Document Type: Policy Effective Date: 30-09-2015 Planned Review Date: 09-01-2026 Policy Area: Financial Resources Management Policy Chapter: Financial Management and Implementation Modalities Policy Sub-Chapter: Joint Programming Policy: Pass-Through Management: UNDP as Administrative Agent (AA)
Pass-Through Fund Management: UNDP as a Participating UN Organization
Pass-Through Fund Management: UNDP as a Participating UN Organization 1. Structure Element - Description 1. The pass-through fund management arrangement can be used to support one of the three types of UN inter-agency pooled fund modalities: (i) a single stand-alone joint programme (JP); (ii) a One UN Fund; or (iii) a Multi-Donor Trust Fund (MDTF). 2. A Joint programme is a set of activities …
Content Type: Document Document Type: Policy Effective Date: 25-07-2016 Planned Review Date: 09-01-2026 Policy Area: Financial Resources Management Policy Chapter: Financial Management and Implementation Modalities Policy Sub-Chapter: Joint Programming Policy: Pass-Through Fund Management: UNDP as a Participating UN Organization
Parallel Fund Management
Parallel Fund Management 1. Under Parallel Fund Management, each organization independently manages its own funds, whether coming from Regular or Other Resources. This option is likely to be the most effective and efficient when interventions by participating UN organizations are aimed at common results, but with different national, sub-national and/or international partners. 2. The joint …
Content Type: Document Document Type: Policy Effective Date: 01-01-2012 Planned Review Date: 09-01-2026 Policy Area: Financial Resources Management Policy Chapter: Financial Management and Implementation Modalities Policy Sub-Chapter: Joint Programming Policy: Parallel Fund Management
Non-Governmental Organizations Implementation
Non-Governmental Organizations Implementation 1. Selection is based on a capacity assessment and risk management approach that requires institutional capacity and the intensity of verification measures (e.g., supporting documentation) to be proportional to the scope of the envisaged engagement. Refer to Engaging CSO/NGO as a Responsible Party chapter . 2. The project document must specify …
Content Type: Document Document Type: Policy Effective Date: 22-04-2015 Planned Review Date: 01-06-2019 Policy Area: Financial Resources Management Policy Chapter: Financial Management and Implementation Modalities Policy Sub-Chapter: National Implementation (NIM) Finances and NGO Implementation Finances Policy: Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) Implementation
National Implementation
National Implementation Legal Context, Roles and Responsibilities 1. Responsibility for NIM projects rests with the government, as reflected in the Standard Basic Assistance Agreement signed by UNDP with the government, and with the implementing partner, as agreed in the country programme action plan or United Nations development assistance framework action plan and respective annual work plan. …
Content Type: Document Document Type: Policy Effective Date: 08-05-2015 Planned Review Date: 17-03-2026 Policy Area: Financial Resources Management Policy Chapter: Financial Management and Implementation Modalities Policy Sub-Chapter: National Implementation (NIM) Finances and NGO Implementation Finances Policy: National Implementation
Harmonized Approach to Cash Transfers (HACT)
Harmonized Approach to Cash Transfers Page Content Structure Element - Description 1. The Inter-Agency agreed Harmonized Approach to Cash Transfers (HACT) Framework which has been endorsed by the United Nations Sustainable Development Group (UNSDG) in 2014 supersedes the previous Framework adopted in 2005. The revised HACT Framework was the result of lessons learnt from past implementation …
Content Type: Document Document Type: Policy Effective Date: 01-01-2021 Planned Review Date: 02-06-2026 Policy Area: Financial Resources Management Policy Chapter: Financial Management and Implementation Modalities Policy Sub-Chapter: Harmonized Approach to Cash Transfers (HACT) Policy: Harmonized Approach to Cash Transfers (HACT)
Direct Payments
Direct Payments 1. For Partners (Implementing Partner [IP] or Responsible Party [RP]) who meet UNDP’s HACT micro assessment threshold, the Direct Payment Cash Transfer Modality (CTM) is selected when an Office has carried out the HACT micro assessment of the Partner’s financial management capacity, including accounting, procurement, reporting and internal controls, and determined that the …
Content Type: Document Document Type: Policy Effective Date: 29-01-2021 Planned Review Date: 29-01-2027 Policy Area: Financial Resources Management Policy Chapter: Financial Management and Implementation Modalities Policy Sub-Chapter: Harmonized Approach to Cash Transfers (HACT) Policy: Direct Payments