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Status Update JFBO Meeting, May 24, 2011

Status Update JFBO Meeting, May 24, 2011. HLCM PN WG Harmonization Procurement Process and Practice Harmonization in Support of Field Operations. Current Status and Next Steps. Current Status

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Status Update JFBO Meeting, May 24, 2011

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  1. Status Update JFBO Meeting, May 24, 2011 HLCM PN WG HarmonizationProcurement Process and Practice Harmonization in Support of Field Operations

  2. Current Status and Next Steps • Current Status • Alexander Blecken (Procurement Specialist) and Phillip Walker (Administrative Assistant) commenced work at UNICEF Supply Division on the project on May 16, 2011 • Core team: Ann Hasselbalch, Alexander Blecken, Phillip Walker with strong support from WG • Currently review of existing documentation and preparation of inception report • Next Steps: • May 23 – June 3: Initial interviews with PN members and key stakeholders • Mid/End June: Kick-Off Meeting with Working Group • Mid June: Inception Report finalized • May – July: Revision of “Guidelines for Harmonized UN Procurement at the Country Level” HLCM PN WG Harmonization “Harmonization” Project

  3. FOR DISCUSSION Objectives and Work Packages • Work Packages: • WP1: Revision of “Guidelines for Harmonized UN Procurement at the Country Level” • WP2: Documentation and assessment of country level outcomes for pilot countries • WP3: Comparative Analysis of organizations' Rules and Regulations • WP4: Development of standardized Rules and Regulations • WP5: Comparative Analysis of organizations' Manuals and Toolkits • WP6: Development and of standardized procurement toolkit • WP7: Development and assessment of strategic options for harmonized procurement at the country level • WP8: Development of Training and Communication Materials The Work Packages will form thebasisfor a revision of thedetailedproject plan • Objectives: • Create a common framework for harmonization of procurement related regulations, rules, policies, procedures and business practices, • Document and include country level outcomes and best practices in collaboration with the UNDG Task Team on Common Services and procurement in (selected) countries • Develop a standardized toolkit for country level procurement practitioners taking into account the best practices, needs and insights from the country level HLCM PN WG Harmonization “Harmonization” Project 3

  4. FOR DISCUSSION Success Indicators for Work Packages Success Indicators for other Work Packages currently under development • Success Indicators for WP1: • “Guidelines for Harmonized UN Procurement at the Country Level” (“Guidelines”) are revised • Guidelines are endorsed by Procurement Network • Guidelines are distributed via UNGM • A number of UN country teams establish common procurement following the Guidelines • Increased volume and value of goods and services procured by UN country teams through common procurement , e.g. LTAs HLCM PN WG Harmonization “Harmonization” Project 4

  5. Contact: Dr. Alexander Blecken E-Mail: ablecken@unicef.org Office: +45 3527 3165 Questions & Discussion

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