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Policy Areas
- Programme and Project Management
- Crisis Response
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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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The Amendment Letter template in clause 17 (e) of the Contract Management policy will be used for all amendments for the procurement of goods and services (POPP-11-2475).
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The International Commercial Terms (INCOTERMS) 2020 has been linked in clause 3 of the Shipping and Insurance policy and in the following templates: Long Term Agreement (Clauses 4 and 5) (Also available in Spanish); This template is in the POPP templates library (POPP-11-3138) GTCs for Contracts (Goods and-or Services) (Clauses 11.1 and 11.4) (Also available in French and Spanish). This template is linked in the General Considerations of Contracting Policy (Clause 27). Invitation To Bid (clause 5 and Form F) (Also available in French and Spanish). This template is linked in the Procurement Met ...
The International Commercial Terms (INCOTERMS) 2020 has been linked in clause 3 of the Shipping and Insurance policy and in the following templates:
Long Term Agreement (Clauses 4 and 5) (Also available in Spanish); This template is in the POPP templates library (POPP-11-3138)
GTCs for Contracts (Goods and-or Services) (Clauses 11.1 and 11.4) (Also available in French and Spanish). This template is linked in the General Considerations of Contracting Policy (Clause 27).
Invitation To Bid (clause 5 and Form F) (Also available in French and Spanish). This template is linked in the Procurement Methods Policy (Clause 44).
Request for Quotation (pp 4 and 10) (Also available in French and Spanish). This template is linked in the Procurement Methods Policy (Clause 29).
Differences between Incoterms 2010 and 2020:The Incoterms FCA (Free Carrier) now provides the additional option to make an on-board notation on the Bill of Lading prior loading of the goods on a vessel.The costs now appear centralized in A9/B9 of each Incoterms rule.CIP now requires at least an insurance with the minimum cover of the Institute Cargo Clause (A) (All risk, subject to itemized exclusions).CIF requires at least an insurance with the minimum cover of the Institute Cargo Clause (C) (Number of listed risks, subject to itemized exclusions).The Incoterms rules Free Carrier (FCA), Delivered at Place (DAP), Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU) and Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) now take into account that the goods may be carried without any third-party carrier being engaged, namely by using its own means of transportation.The rule Delivered at Terminal (DAT) has been changed to Delivered at Place Unloaded (DPU) to clarify that the place of destination could be any place and not only a “terminal”.The Incoterms 2020 now explicitly shifts the responsibility of security-related requirements and ancillary costs to the seller.
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The Contract Management main policy is now available in Spanish. To access the document, click on the Spanish language tab.
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Contract Management Guidelines (including updates on contract amendments and LTAs) have been added to the Contract Management main policy page. They are linked in step 1 of the Contract Management procedure table. |
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The Contract Management main policy is now available in French. Kindly note that any differences in the English and French texts will be interpreted in accordance with the English version. |
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Section 8 of the General Considerations of Contracting main policy was updated to indicate that Business Units are to maintain an audit trail for all contracts, including utilizing the Contract Management Module. Additionally, in section 18, the minimum threshold value for goods procured by UNDP requiring issuance of a purchase order, was increased from USD 2,500 to USD 5,000. |
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[New] Contract Face Sheets and General Terms and ConditionsA new set of consolidated and simplified corporate contract templates for the procurement of goods and services have been provided for the following four categories:1. Contract Face Sheet (Goods and/or Services) for goods/services for/to UNDP;2. Contract Face Sheet (Goods and/or Services) for goods/services for/to UN Entities (when UNDP is procuring services/good and signing the contract on behalf of another UN Entity);3. General Terms and Conditions (for Goods and/or Services); and4. General Terms and Conditions for de mi ...
[New] Contract Face Sheets and General Terms and Conditions
A new set of consolidated and simplified corporate contract templates for the procurement of goods and services have been provided for the following four categories: 1. Contract Face Sheet (Goods and/or Services) for goods/services for/to UNDP; 2. Contract Face Sheet (Goods and/or Services) for goods/services for/to UN Entities (when UNDP is procuring services/good and signing the contract on behalf of another UN Entity); 3. General Terms and Conditions (for Goods and/or Services); and 4. General Terms and Conditions for de minimis contracts (Services only). The new templates replaced the Contract for Professional Services, Institutional Contracts, and Long-Term Agreements (LTAs) but they do not replace the Individual Contract, Purchase Orders, or Contracts for Civil Works. LTAs are now incorporated into the Contract Face Sheet. EXPAND
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This policy provides clarity on post-award contract management activities including roles and responsibilities of the procurement and requesting units in managing contracts; monitoring of contract implementation, change management, performance evaluation and dispute resolution. This policy is intended to lead to savings on time and resources spent on contract management tasks, enhance the reputation of UNDP in the market, reduce delays in delivery as well as reduce the number and cost of unresolved disputes. |
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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.
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