This policy details information on the provision, management and coordination of headquarters real estate, building and administrative services including office supplies, reprographic services, circular, space management, building maintenance, mail, pouch and courier, conference, travel, and headquarters vehicle services, as well as environmental sustainability and greening measures.
The policy clarifies the rules and procedures governing the employment of retired staff.
The policy distinguishes between a staff member's normal retirement age and the mandatory age of separation. The policy also establishes the criteria under which a staff member may remain in service beyond their mandated date of separation.
The Policy for Translation of Official Documents lays out the general principles of translation of official documents at UNFPA (i.e., working languages, types of documents to translate, etc.) and includes information on procurement of translation services and funding of translations.
The Policy for Real Estate ManagementIn Field Offices purpose is to equip UNFPA field offices with the information and tools necessary to establish, maintain, and operate office premises, including determining types of premises, office premises selection, UN houses, common and shared premises, and insurance coverage requirements.
The Policy for Hospitality Events provides information on what is considered to be a hospitality event, how to have an event approved and it sets limits on spending for such events. It also provides rates and conditions for reimbursement.
Policy for Duty Travel covers eligibility and procedures for duty travel including initial appointment travel; reassignment travel; repatriation travel; and official business travel. The policy covers authorization for travel; route, mode of transportation and standard of accommodation; daily subsistence allowance; other official business travel; allowances and expenses; travel advances; unaccompanied shipment of personal effects and household goods; travel requirements; and post travel requirements. This policy does not apply to entitlement travel which is handled by DHR.