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- Inventory Management
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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
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- Accounts Receivable
- Memorandum for Provision of Services (formerly Management Service Agreements)
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- 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
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- 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
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- Working with External Auditors
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Human Resources Management
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- 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
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- 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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Taxation
Taxation 1. United Nations salaries are normally not taxable by governments. Certain governments, however, that have not acceded to the Convention on Privileges and Immunities of the United Nations require the payment of income tax on UNDP earnings. Since this is in addition to the staff assessment levied by UNDP, the Organization refunds to the staff member the amount of income tax that he/she …
Content Type: Document Document Type: Policy Effective Date: 01-07-2009 Planned Review Date: 31-12-2024 Policy Area: Human Resources Management Policy Chapter: Salaries and Related Allowances Policy Sub-Chapter: Salaries Policy: Taxation
Salary Advance
Salary Advance Policy 1. Staff compensation, including salary, benefits and allowances are designed to meet normal living requirements of staff members and their dependents. When exceptional and unexpected situations occur and additional monies are needed, UNDP may extend an advance under specific circumstances and conditions defined in this Policy. 2. As UNDP is not a financial (lending) …
Content Type: Document Document Type: Policy Effective Date: 15-01-2023 Planned Review Date: 15-01-2026 Policy Area: Human Resources Management Policy Chapter: Salaries and Related Allowances Policy Sub-Chapter: Salaries Policy: Salary Advance
Staff Assessment
Staff Assessment 1. Staff assessment is the difference between the gross and net rates of salary scales. 2. In order to avoid inequalities in the level of taxation between staff members of different nationalities, a uniform amount of tax (i.e., staff assessment) is levied by the United Nations and only the resulting net amount is paid to the staff member. Like most national income tax scales, the …
Content Type: Document Document Type: Policy Effective Date: 01-07-2009 Planned Review Date: 31-12-2024 Policy Area: Human Resources Management Policy Chapter: Salaries and Related Allowances Policy Sub-Chapter: Salaries Policy: Staff Assessment
Currency of Payments
Currency of Payments Internationally Recruited Staff Members 1. USA and Switzerland . The salary and allowances of all internationally recruited staff members with appointments governed by the UN Staff Regulations and Staff Rules whose official duty station is located in New York or elsewhere in the United States of America, and in Geneva, shall be paid entirely in the currency of their duty …
Content Type: Document Document Type: Policy Effective Date: 01-07-2009 Planned Review Date: 31-12-2024 Policy Area: Human Resources Management Policy Chapter: Salaries and Related Allowances Policy Sub-Chapter: Salaries Policy: Currency of Payments
Salary Surveys
Salary Surveys 1. This section describes the different features in the setting of the salary scales between staff members in the Professional and higher categories and staff members in the General Service category under Permanent, Continuing or Fixed-Term appointments governed by the UN Staff Regulations and Staff Rules. Professional and Higher Levels 2. The level of salaries for Professional …
Content Type: Document Document Type: Policy Effective Date: 01-07-2009 Planned Review Date: 31-12-2024 Policy Area: Human Resources Management Policy Chapter: Salaries and Related Allowances Policy Sub-Chapter: Salaries Policy: Salary Surveys
Principles of Remuneration
Principles of Remuneration 1. The remuneration of staff members is established in accordance with the United Nations (UN) Common System of Salaries and Allowances. The Common System is the arrangement by which most organizations of the UN system have agreed to follow a single, coordinated set of salaries and allowances for their staff. The Common System organizations include the UN, its …
Content Type: Document Document Type: Policy Effective Date: 01-07-2009 Planned Review Date: 31-12-2024 Policy Area: Human Resources Management Policy Chapter: Salaries and Related Allowances Policy Sub-Chapter: Salaries Policy: Principles of Remuneration
Night Differential
Night Differential 1. The purpose of the night differential is to compensate staff members performing nighttime duty functions. Hours of Night-Time Duty 2. For staff members stationed in: a) Headquarters duty stations, night-time duty hours are between 6:00 pm and 9:30 a.m. b) Non-headquarters duty stations, night-time duty hours are established by the Resident Representatives (RR), following …
Content Type: Document Document Type: Policy Effective Date: 01-07-2009 Planned Review Date: 31-12-2024 Policy Area: Human Resources Management Policy Chapter: Salaries and Related Allowances Policy Sub-Chapter: Salaries Policy: Night Differential
Elements of Remuneration
Elements of Remuneration Internationally Recruited Staff Members 1. The remuneration of internationally recruited staff members comprises of all or several of the following elements. a) Base salary b) Post adjustment c) Rental subsidy/deduction scheme d) Mobility and hardship allowance e) Allowances relating to the family status of the staff member f) One-time allowances relating to appointment, …
Content Type: Document Document Type: Policy Effective Date: 01-07-2009 Planned Review Date: 31-12-2024 Policy Area: Human Resources Management Policy Chapter: Salaries and Related Allowances Policy Sub-Chapter: Salaries Policy: Elements of Remuneration
Overtime Compensation
Overtime Compensation 1. Overtime means the time worked in excess of the scheduled workday or scheduled workweek or during any of the UN official holidays. 2. The following is not considered as overtime: a) Time spent travelling to and from the place of work b) Work performed during the lunch period c) Work performed outside regular working hours due to the adoption of a shift system except when …
Content Type: Document Document Type: Policy Effective Date: 01-07-2009 Planned Review Date: 31-12-2024 Policy Area: Human Resources Management Policy Chapter: Salaries and Related Allowances Policy Sub-Chapter: Salaries Policy: Overtime Compensation
Salary Increments
Salary Increments 1. The purpose of a within-grade salary increment from one step to the next higher step within the established salary scale is to award a staff member an increase in salary for satisfactory performance and conduct during a qualifying period. Qualifying Period 2. The qualifying period is one year, except for movement to longevity steps as specified in the respective salary scale. …
Content Type: Document Document Type: Policy Effective Date: 01-07-2009 Planned Review Date: 31-12-2024 Policy Area: Human Resources Management Policy Chapter: Salaries and Related Allowances Policy Sub-Chapter: Salaries Policy: Salary Increments