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​The updated Plant, Property and Equipment (PP&E) section clarifies the nature of NGO involvement in Asset Management processes in response to the newly revised Programme and Project Management (PPM) chapter and also reflect the change to the asset certification process approved by the Senior management as part of the recent business streamlining initiatives.

​The updated Plant, Property and Equipment (PP&E) section clarifies the nature of NGO involvement in Asset Management processes in response to the newly revised Programme and Project Management (PPM) chapter and also reflect the change to the asset certification process approved by the Senior management as part of the recent business streamlining initiatives.

The following changes are reflected in the Service Contract policy:...

The following changes are reflected in the Service Contract policy:

- Streamlining action to extend the waiver validity period from 12 to 24 months for the payment of the 8.33% in lieu of Pension. Extension of the lumpsum arrangement is now delegated to the Regional Bureau.

- Alignment of competitive selection for SCs and ability of COs to establish Service Contract Rosters for all levels of SCs and how to create and maintain rosters for SC positions (Annex VII).

- Reduction of the minimum number of required candidates for interview/assessment from three (3) to two (2) to ensure a competitive and transparent process.

- Allowing the lateral transfer of SCs from one project to another with similar functions.

- Removing the obligation of biennial medical examination for SC holders, exception made of those with security, driving or manual work functions.

- Streamlining to allow Service Contracts to be initially issued for periods of less than six months in the exceptional situations listed in the SC User Guide upon approval of the Resident Representative, instead of the HR Business Partner.

The updated ICF Operational Guide reflects the increase of manager and senior manager thresholds in Atlas in offices whose previous year delivery is above $50 million per year.

The policy update reflects an additional fee row through the automated process as per the 2018 UPL.
Activity4 Travel management simple (1 travel management simple + 1 payment fee).

The latest Inventory Management procedure updates reflect the current inventory counts practice, which changed from a quarterly to a semi-annual occurrence.

The informal and formal harassment procedures are available in English, Spanish and French.

The policy change requires country offices who will utilise other COs' LTAs to ensure that the prices are competitive, value for money is demonstrated and appropriate procurement committee reviews are conducted. Direct review by ACP/RACP shall be requested, if applicable.

The updated policy reflects the procedure for increasing the no-competition threshold for ICs to $10,000. Other changes include the removal of P11, an updated template for Offerors’ Letter; updates on reference checks and the change of the required age for medical examination to 65 from 62.

The policy update highlights that direct contracting is permitted up to 18 months as part of the mainstreaming of piloted measures.