The policies, procedures, tools and guidance notes in this section are related to oversight, UNFPA accountability, risk management and assurance processes.
Please note that the Policies and Procedures Manual is necessarily a "living document" subject to changes and updates. All policies, even those needing minor or substantive revision are official policy of the UNFPA and therefore are in effect.
Resource date: 15 April 2021
Author: Quality Management Unit
Publisher: PD UNFPA
The purpose of the present policy is to summarize Implementing Partner review and sanctions by UNFPA following the issuance of an investigation report by the Director, Office of Audit and Investigation Services (“OAIS”).
Resource date: 01 June 2017
Author: OAIS
Publisher: UNFPA PD
This policy applies to all UNFPA activities and operations. It aims to prevent, detect and address acts of fraudulent and other proscribed practices involving UNFPA staff members, individual independent contractors, suppliers, implementing partners, and any third parties with which the UNFPA has a business relationship.
Resource date: 09 April 2021
Author: Procurement Services Branch
Publisher: UNFPA PD
Resource date: 30 January 2015
Author: Internal Audit and Investigation
Publisher: UNFPA PD
The oversight policy aims to encourage good governance, create the necessary environment of accountability and transparency in UNFPA and ensure that UNFPA operates effectively and efficiently while continuously improving its performance.
Graphic depiction of how all roles are articulated in the UNFPA Oversight Policy.
Resource date: 01 January 2008
Author: DHR, OAIS
Publisher: UNFPA PD
Secretary General Bulletin outlining the prohibited conduct, responsibilities for prevention of, and process for dealing with allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse of beneficiaries by UN personnel.
Resource date: 26 December 2018
Author: OAIS
Publisher: PD
This policy highlights the prohibited conduct for harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. It provides information on dispute resolution, responsibilities of personnel, managers and supervisors, and UNFPA. In implementing this policy, UNFPA will act consistently and take the appropriate administrative, investigative, and disciplinary action required, regardless of the personnel's function, title, length of service, and contractual status.
Resource date: 24 October 2018
Author: OAIS
This policy applies to all UNFPA activities and operations. It aims to prevent, detect and address acts of fraudulent and other proscribed practices involving UNFPA staff members, individual independent contractors, suppliers, implementing partners, and any third parties with which the UNFPA has a business relationship.
Resource date: 24 October 2018
Author: Legal
Publisher: UNFPA PD
Establishes the framework for discipline in UNFPA. It explains UNFPA’s disciplinary measures, as well as due process during the investigation process and the disciplinary process.