Partnerships

Policy and Procedures for Selection, Registration and Assessment of Implementing Partners - September 2016

The Policy and Procedures for Selection, Registration and Assessment of IPs outlines the selection process UNFPA must undertake prior to working with an implementing partner. It includes information on undertaking a competitive process, registering the partner in PIMS, assessing the partner and signing an agreement with the implementing partner.

Implementing Partner Agreement ("IP Agreement") Model Form - 2022

This model form is used to enter into an agreement with a programme country Government entity, a non-governmental organization (NGO), civil society or academic institution, for the implementation of activities under a UNFPA-assisted programme. 

IP Agreement Standard Amendment for IPs Implementing Social Marketing 

The IP Agreement Standard Amendment for IPs Implementing Social Marketing is signed, along with the IP agreement, with IPs who are undertaking social marketing activities on behalf of UNFPA.

UN Agency to UN Agency Contribution Agreement 

The UN Agency to Agency Contribution Agreement form is the standard template to be used when transferring funds from one UN agency to another for the purpose of programmatic activities.

UNFPA NGO General Cooperation MoU

The UNFPA NGO General Cooperation MoU is a template which can be used as a basic or “umbrella” agreement to lay out the general framework of working together. It is for non-financial  partnerships and does not replace the need for a specific Co-financing Agreement (in case a contribution is made to UNFPA), an IP Agreement (in case the NGO will act as a UNFPA implementing partner), a Grant Agreement (in case the NGO will receive a grant from UNFPA to strengthen the institution), or a contract for professional services when undertaking procurement.

Policy and Procedures for Using Grants as a Funding Modality - September 2016

The Policy and Procedures for Using Grants as a Funding Modality outlines UNFPA’s use of grants to provide a small financial contribution (‘seed money’) to a community based not-for profit or civil society organization solely for the purpose of building the internal capacity of the organization.

Policy for Management of Cash Transfers to Implementing Partners - March 2021

This policy and procedures outlines the process for the management of cash transfers to implementing partners and identifies the control activities designed to mitigate the most significant risks inherent to this business process. 

Policy and Procedures for Implementing Partner Review and Sanctions - April 2021

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”).

Quick Start Guidance on Using the UNPP for UNFPA Partners - July 2022

This is a short 2 page introduction and quick start guide to using the UNPP. 

Working with UNFPA: Key information for UNFPA Implementing Partners on completing the Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Assessment - November 2020

This document provides guidance to our implementing partners about the assessment process and its implications.

Working with UNFPA: Manual for Implementing Partners - October 2019 

This manual provides UNFPA implementing partners with the necessary information to effectively design and implement a UNFPA programme and manage its funds.