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The planned review date and policy co-focal point of the policy page have been updated.

The planned review date of the policy page has been updated to 30/06/2024.

The planned review date of the policy page has been updated to 30/06/2024.

Selection of an Implementing PartnerPending approval by Operations Group the quidelines will:Offer instruction on selection of government coordinating agency (important in complex multi-partner arrangements where overall results depend as much on cohesion as on individual partners delivering on their commitments);Acknowledge situations in which vertical funds pre-select implementing partners principle recipients/Global Fund, etc.);Clarify the CSOs implementation and linkage to CSO toolkit checklist;Clarify under what circumstances should UNDP sign ...

Selection of an Implementing Partner

Pending approval by Operations Group the quidelines will:

  • Offer instruction on selection of government coordinating agency (important in complex multi-partner arrangements where overall results depend as much on cohesion as on individual partners delivering on their commitments);
  • Acknowledge situations in which vertical funds pre-select implementing partners principle recipients/Global Fund, etc.);
  • Clarify the CSOs implementation and linkage to CSO toolkit checklist;
  • Clarify under what circumstances should UNDP sign a letter of understanding with an implementing partner;
  • Clarify further the project oversight role of a country office;
  • Describe in more detail the role of potential implementing partners in defining a programme to address conflicts of interest;
  • Clarify clearance procedures for direct implementation;
  • Explain the circumstances under which cash transfer arrangements should be modified;
  • Emphasize that audits should be harmonized with other United Nations agencies where applicable;
  • Clarify that national partners can be selected for regional programmes;
  • Clarify the role of inter-governmental organizations and non-government organizations as implementing partners and responsible parties.

Duties and Obligations and Disciplinary Measures and Appeals sections of Human Resources Management chapter have been updated to incorporate the latest revision of the UNDP Legal Framework for Addressing Non-compliance with UN Standards of Conduct, UNDP Policy for Protection against Retaliation and UNDP Policy on Workplace Harassment and Abuse of Authority. The main purpose of this revision is to align the Legal Framework with the new system of administration of justice that was launched on 1 July 2009 and to provide additional clarifications on existing procedures on protection against retal ...

Duties and Obligations and Disciplinary Measures and Appeals sections of Human Resources Management chapter have been updated to incorporate the latest revision of the UNDP Legal Framework for Addressing Non-compliance with UN Standards of Conduct, UNDP Policy for Protection against Retaliation and UNDP Policy on Workplace Harassment and Abuse of Authority.

The main purpose of this revision is to align the Legal Framework with the new system of administration of justice that was launched on 1 July 2009 and to provide additional clarifications on existing procedures on protection against retaliation. Key issues incorporated in this revised version, which emanate from the reform of the administration of justice, are the following:

  • A new procedure relating to the imposition of disciplinary measures, following the abolition of the Disciplinary Committee;
  • The new disciplinary measures that can be imposed on staff members;
  • The new formal system of appeal, consisting of a first-instance UN Dispute Tribunal and a second-instance UN Appeals Tribunal;
  • A new Office of Staff Legal Assistance, as the Office mandated to assist staff following the abolition of the Panel of Counsel.

Procurement protest is defined as any allegations made by an individual or entity with respect to failure of UNDP or any of UNDP staff to comply with relevant procurement procedures and uphold the basic principles and standards of integrity, transparency and fairness expected in the public procurement context. To be completed, the protest must contain the following information:The protestor’s name, address, telephone number and fax number;The solicitation or contract number, the name of contracting office;A detailed statement of all factual and legal grounds for the protest an ...

Procurement protest is defined as any allegations made by an individual or entity with respect to failure of UNDP or any of UNDP staff to comply with relevant procurement procedures and uphold the basic principles and standards of integrity, transparency and fairness expected in the public procurement context. To be completed, the protest must contain the following information:The protestor’s name, address, telephone number and fax number;The solicitation or contract number, the name of contracting office;A detailed statement of all factual and legal grounds for the protest and an explanation of how the protester was wronged;Copies of relevant documents supporting protester’s statement;A statement as to the form of relief;All information establishing that the protestor is an interested party for the purpose of filing a protest; andAll information establishing the timeliness of the protest.​

 New in Contract, Asset and Procurement Chapter:The purpose of Evaluation and Comparison of Offers is to ensure that the most qualified and responsive offer affords best value for money. Once a solicitation method and a forum for competition has been determined and tender documents distributed to potential Offerors, a Business Unit must ensure that adequate controls are in place for the receipt and evaluation of offers. Regardless of how effective each phase of the procurement process is executed, if the offers - quotations, bids or proposals - are not evaluated in a fair and transparent ...

 

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The purpose of Evaluation and Comparison of Offers is to ensure that the most qualified and responsive offer affords best value for money. Once a solicitation method and a forum for competition has been determined and tender documents distributed to potential Offerors, a Business Unit must ensure that adequate controls are in place for the receipt and evaluation of offers. Regardless of how effective each phase of the procurement process is executed, if the offers - quotations, bids or proposals - are not evaluated in a fair and transparent manner, the overall process fails.​

The aim of the BCM Policy is to protect the interest of UNDP and its internal and external stakeholders by establishing a business-owned and business driven strategic and operational framework, which proactively ensures UNDP’s ability to respond appropriately to anticipated risks identified within the context of a corporate risk assessment and unit level risk logs and unexpected disruptive challenges of the future, while maintaining staff safety and security.

New in Human Resources Management chapter Paternity Leave Explains  eligibility, duration, conditions  and procedures for applying for Paternity Leave after the birth of the child Maternity Leave Explains  eligibility, duration, conditions  and procedures for applying for  Maternity Leave Hours of Work Explains the estbalished definitions of workweek, working hours, lunch break, designated holidays ect Special Leave This policy establishes the circumstances, eligibility and procedures for applying for Special Leave of absence from work Adoption Leave Explains  eligibility, duration, condit ...

New in Human Resources Management chapter Paternity Leave Explains  eligibility, duration, conditions  and procedures for applying for Paternity Leave after the birth of the child Maternity Leave Explains  eligibility, duration, conditions  and procedures for applying for  Maternity Leave Hours of Work Explains the estbalished definitions of workweek, working hours, lunch break, designated holidays ect Special Leave This policy establishes the circumstances, eligibility and procedures for applying for Special Leave of absence from work Adoption Leave Explains  eligibility, duration, conditions  and procedures for applying for Adoption Leave  which in granted instead of Maternity or Paternity Leaves Certification of Services Explains the applicability and procedures for  requesting the certification of services

Procedures for management of pass-through fund when UNDP is the Administrative Agent.