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Procurement and Human ResourcesUNDP procures goods and services through competitive solicitations. Tenders and procurement are held in accordance with the respective UNDP rules and regulations with ultimate respect for the principles of fairness, integrity, transparency and effective competition. For information on current tender notices and an explanation of procurement methods, please see below. Current Tender Notices
Procurement Methods
The following methods are used for the procurement of goods and services exceeding US $2,500.00.
Request for Quotation (RFQ) The most flexible and least formal method that is applied for procuring goods, services and/or works. RFQ’s call for a written quotation. RFQ applies to contracts exceeding the range US $2,500 but less than U$100,000. Invitation to Bid (ITB) An ITB is normally used whenever the entity is not required to propose technical approaches to a project activity, or to offer management or supervision of an activity. ITB’s are used when the entity is to provide its cost requirements to meet precise specifications sought from UNDP. This is normally the case when UNDP buys goods. It may also apply to work contracts and services that can be expressed quantitatively and qualitatively. ITB applies to contracts exceeding $100,000. Request for Proposal (RFP) RFP is used when the inputs and/or outputs cannot be quantitatively and qualitatively expressed at the time the invitation is made, as for example consulting or similar services are sought. A RFP may also be used for purchase of complex goods when you are not sure of the functional specifications and wish to seek proposals. RFP applies to contracts exceeding U$100,000.00. In some cases, exceptions to competition are being made and direct contracting is used. This usually happens when a Long-Term Agreement (LTA) is in place, either globally (IAPSO or HQ) or locally (at country office level). For values less than US$2,500, country offices may engage in local Shopping.
Evaluation of offers
Depending on the procurement method, different factors take on the key role in the evaluation process. When evaluating RFQs and ITBs, the price is the most important element. In contrast to this, and RFP requires a technical evaluation. The technical component primarily determines whether the proposal will be accepted or declined. Additionally, UNDP evaluates its products and services based on the following criteria:
Goods:
UNDP Procured goods. - Meet technical specifications - Delivery - Environmentally sound - Quality Assurance - Accuracy of documentation - Speed of response - Customer service
Services: - Provides Technical Solutions - Competency Conditions of Contract In order to be a future supplier for the United Nations Development Programme, you have to accept our General Terms and Conditions. Depending on your deliverables, the following applies:
For additional details on UNDP procurement processes, please visit http://www.undp.org/procurement . Human ResourcesAt UNDP, we take pride in ensuring that our staff are of the highest caliber and observe the highest standards of professional ethics. Accordingly, recruitment and hiring constitutes the single most important human resource management activity. As each recruitment process represents a major investment of organizational resources and is a direct reflection on the organization's image and reputation, due care is taken in ensuring that the principles of competition, fairness, objectivity, transparency and accountability are met.
Vacancies are advertised on our website and in the local print media. All vacancies are open to male and female candidates; however only shortlisted candidates are contacted. If you are interested in a career in development, please refer to the job opportunities at (UNDP Trinidad (this would be a link for our webpage) and UNDP Global as we are always interested in dedicated people who are committed to serving the cause of development.
Key: FTA = Fixed Term Appointment SC = Service Contract
CONTRACTS OVER US$30,000.00
CONTRACTS OVER US$100,000.00
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