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Programme and Project Management

Programming Standards
Design
Implement
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Crisis Response

Standard Operating Procedure for Crisis Response and Recovery
- Standard Operating Procedure for Crisis Response and Recovery
Financial Resources for Response
- Allocation of TRAC 3 Resources for Crisis Engagements

Financial Resources Management

Inventory Management
- Inventory Management
Cash Banking and Investment
Financial Closure of Development Projects and Trust Funds
Financial Management and Implementation Modalities
Financial Operations Management
- Corporate Operations and Information Management
- Statutory Financial Reporting
Pipeline and Revenue Management
Expense Management
Resource Planning and Cost Recovery
Working with External Auditors
- Working with External Auditors

Human Resources Management

Duties, Obligations and Privileges
- Standards of Conduct
  - UNDP Legal Framework for Addressing Non-Compliance with UN Standards of Conduct
- Harassment, Sexual Harassment, Discrimination, and Abuse of Authority
  - Harassment, Sexual Harassment, Discrimination, and Abuse of Authority
Classification of Posts
- Job Evaluation
Salaries and Related Allowances
Appointment and Promotion
Annual and Special Leave
Social Security
Travel and Removal Expenses
- Entitlement Travel
- Relocation Shipment
  - Relocation Shipment
Separation from Services
- Entitlements upon Separation
- Types of Separation
Disciplinary Measures and Appeals
- UNDP Legal Framework for Addressing Non-Compliance with UN Standards of Conduct
Non-Staff
Workforce Management
- Organizational Unit Restructuring
  - Organizational Unit Restructuring
- Performance Management
  - Performance Management and Development
  - Probation upon Appointment

Procurement

Procurement Overview
Procurement Strategy and Planning
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Sourcing of Suppliers
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Procurement Methods
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Innovation, CSO engagement
Solicitation Process
Evaluation of Offers and Pre-award Negotiations
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Procurement Review Committees
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Award and Management of Contract
Construction Works
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Individual Contract
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Long Term Agreements (LTAs) and Cooperation with UN Entities
- Long Term Agreements (LTAs) and Cooperation with UN Entities

Partnerships

Managing Partnerships
- Managing Partnerships
Private Sector
- Policy on Due Diligence and Partnerships with the Private Sector
- Private Sector Partnerships
Foundations
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Asset Management - Property, Plant and Equipment
Asset Management (Intangible Assets)
- Intangible Assets
Vehicle Management
- Vehicle Management
Lease Management (Premises and Equipment)
Management of Local Presences
- Establishing UNDP-supported presence outside a country office
- Closing a Local Presence
Duty Travel
Corporate Purchasing Card
- Corporate Purchasing Card

Accountability

Accountability System Policy
- Accountability System Policy
Information Disclosure
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Internal Control Framework (ICF)
- Internal Control Framework
- Anti-Fraud Policy
Risk Management
- Enterprise Risk Management
- Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Policy
Business Continuity Management
- Business Continuity Management
Delegation of Authorities
- Delegation of Authorities
- Participation and Role of UNDP Delegates at Major International Conferences and Events
Ethics
Evaluation
- Evaluation Policy
Managing Prescriptive Content
- Managing Prescriptive Content

Information and Communications Technology

ICT Security
ICT Oversight
- Change Control and Release Management Standards
Enterprise Solutions
Global Services
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Framework of Accountability for Security
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Security Policy
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Commercial Air Travel Safety
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Asset Management - Property, Plant and Equipment
Asset Management (Intangible Assets)
- Intangible Assets
Vehicle Management
- Vehicle Management
Lease Management (Premises and Equipment)
Management of Local Presences
- Establishing UNDP-supported presence outside a country office
- Closing a Local Presence
Duty Travel
Corporate Purchasing Card
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Policy updates

Property, Plant and Equipment 22 February 2017 Property, Plant and Equipment	To adjust the changes on Furniture and Equipment: Acquisition and Maintenance policy which were made in Feb 2017 based on the audit recommendation, the following descriptions on Assets and closure of projects were added for clarification purpose.Assets and closure of projectsNo asset should be left in the closed project. Project cannot be closed if it has not completed disposal or transfer of its assets. Well in advance of the project closure, project management should identify assets disposal methods taking into consideration respective provisions of the project document, UNDP Policy as ... To adjust the changes on Furniture and Equipment: Acquisition and Maintenance policy which were made in Feb 2017 based on the audit recommendation, the following descriptions on Assets and closure of projects were added for clarification purpose. Assets and closure of projects No asset should be left in the closed project. Project cannot be closed if it has not completed disposal or transfer of its assets. Well in advance of the project closure, project management should identify assets disposal methods taking into consideration respective provisions of the project document, UNDP Policy as well as local circumstances. Assets disposal methods, requirements and procedures are described in details in the Disposal policy. EXPAND
Property, Plant and Equipment \| Depreciation, Reconciliations Reports and Centralized Functions (Furniture and Equipment) Property, Plant and Equipment \| Depreciation, Reconciliations Reports and Centralized Functions (Furniture and Equipment) EXPAND 3 October 2014 Property, Plant and Equipment \| Furniture and Equipment	The asset capitalization threshold has increased from $500 to $1500 for UNDP and from $500 to $2500 for UNCDF. Additionally, the required number of years an asset should be depreciated (accounting useful life) has been updated and replacement useful life introduced.
Route, Mode of Transportation, and Standard of Accommodation \| Daily Subsistence Allowance (DSA) \| Authorizing Official Business Travel \| Other Travel Allowances and Expenses \| UN Travel Documents and National Passport Route, Mode of Transportation, and Standard of Accommodation \| Daily Subsistence Allowance (DSA) \| Authorizing Official Business Travel \| Other Travel Allowances and Expenses \| UN Travel Documents and National Passport EXPAND 12 March 2014 Duty Travel \| Travel Requirements	A full review and revision of duty travel policies and procedures include the following changes: 1. Official air travel will be provided through purchasing the lowest fare in the applicable class of service, including restricted and non-refundable fares. Any changes or cancellations could require the re-purchasing of tickets, so travel plans should be confirmed prior to issuing tickets. 2. Tickets may be purchased for travel at any time during the travel day based upon business requirements, replacing the present practice of ticketing fares between the hours of 9 am to 9 pm. If security rest ... A full review and revision of duty travel policies and procedures include the following changes: 1. Official air travel will be provided through purchasing the lowest fare in the applicable class of service, including restricted and non-refundable fares. Any changes or cancellations could require the re-purchasing of tickets, so travel plans should be confirmed prior to issuing tickets. 2. Tickets may be purchased for travel at any time during the travel day based upon business requirements, replacing the present practice of ticketing fares between the hours of 9 am to 9 pm. If security restrictions exist they will be communicated to the traveler by UNDSS during the travel security clearance process. If the office deems they are unable to arrange appropriate transportation or are unable to address the staff member’s personal security concerns due to the timing or flight arrival or departure, an exception must documented (e.g. TR at HQ) and approved by an authorizing official. 3. Eliminate cabin class downgrading for the purpose of personal side trips. 4. Leverage economies of scale: For groups of 20 or more, offices are required to secure preferential rates for participant’s hotel accommodation. The benefits will be passed on to UNDP by establishing an ad-hoc DSA rate. Heads of Bureau shall review the location selection process and authorize the most economical option, including transportation, DSA and facilities costs. 5. Minimize the need for travel by requiring senior management approval for delegations of two or more staff in a similar substantive role, per Bureau, to participate in UN meetings, including for delegations led by ASG and above. 6. Strongly encourage the early purchase of tickets at least 21 days prior to travel to secure cheaper fares, and strongly discourage itinerary changes that result in change fees and higher airfares. 7. Consider Travel Alternatives/Go Green by a) strongly encouraging the use of virtual technology as a means of communication, and require the certification by managers that there are no alternative means which are feasible to meet the objectives of the proposed travel; b) strongly encouraging the use of public transport when the duration of the journey is less than five hours (e.g., train) when it results in cost savings; c) applying provisions of the sustainable procurement policy, when finalized, to the procurement of conference and hotel facilities for UNDP conferences; and d) encouraging staff to stay at “green” hotels, e.g. through local arrangement of corporate preferential rates in frequent destinations. 8. Withdraw the entitlement for overnight DSA while traveling on a plane, and commence paying DSA from the time that the traveler arrives at the destination. Early check-in fees are reimbursable for overnight fliers, up to a maximum of 50% of the applicable DSA rate for the location. 9. Reduce transit time currently included in determining business class entitlement from four hours to two hours. 10. Establish economy class as the mode of travel for learning and personal development, irrespective of the duration of the journey 11. For staff at the ASG level, provide economy class travel for journeys of four hours or less within the same continent (excluding overnight travel when the traveler must work upon arrival). 12. Provide 100% travel advance for SC holders up to a maximum of one month’s travel entitlements, provided the value of the advance does not exceed the remaining value of the SC contract. If the travel entitlement exceeds the value of the SC contract, 80% will be paid in advance. 13. Abolish the payment of terminal allowance when transportation is provided to the traveler. 14. Limit reimbursement for costs relating to obtaining a national passport to local staff required to travel outside of the country on official business travel. 15. Eliminate the requirement for purchase orders for business travel for Country Offices and Other Units Outside of HQ in New York. EXPAND
Property, Plant and Equipment 19 April 2013 Property, Plant and Equipment	The threshold on the corporate purchasing card has been increased from $2500 to $5000, excluding expenditures for PPE. Regarding furniture and equipment, UNDSS assets are no longer recorded as UNDP Assets and only UNDP’s share of assets purchased under common service arrangements will be recorded in UNDP’s books. The procurement catalogue provides guidance to ensure appropriate recording.
Property, Plant and Equipment 24 February 2011 Property, Plant and Equipment	Assets Management section of Administrative Support Services chapter has been updated with the Project Assets Management. The process establishes procedures and systems to ensure compliance with the UNDP Financial Rules and Regulations and to ensure accurate reporting of all non-expendable (fixed) project assets. As stated in the UNDP Financial Regulations and Rules, the management of fixed assets includes all actions necessary for the acquisition and receipt, custody, maintenance and disposal of non-expendable assets which are controlled and safeguarded by UNDP. This includes the timely ... Assets Management section of Administrative Support Services chapter has been updated with the Project Assets Management. The process establishes procedures and systems to ensure compliance with the UNDP Financial Rules and Regulations and to ensure accurate reporting of all non-expendable (fixed) project assets. As stated in the UNDP Financial Regulations and Rules, the management of fixed assets includes all actions necessary for the acquisition and receipt, custody, maintenance and disposal of non-expendable assets which are controlled and safeguarded by UNDP. This includes the timely and proper location, tracking and record-keeping of all related transactions. The compliance with the procedures is an auditable requirement. EXPAND

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Property, Plant and Equipment | Depreciation, Reconciliations Reports and Centralized Functions (Furniture and Equipment) Property, Plant and Equipment | Depreciation, Reconciliations Reports and Centralized Functions (Furniture and Equipment) EXPAND

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, Plant and Equipment | Depreciation, Reconciliations Reports and Centralized Functions (Furniture and Equipment)

Property, Plant and Equipment | Depreciation, Reconciliations Reports and Centralized Functions (Furniture and Equipment)

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