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UN Procurement

UN Procurement. By: Yavar Khan Chief, Corporate Procurement Section UN Secretariat Procurement Division September 2013. Principles for UN Procurement. Procurement activities of the UN system are based on the following principles: The objectives/needs of the UN Organization

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UN Procurement

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  1. UN Procurement By: Yavar Khan Chief, Corporate Procurement Section UN Secretariat Procurement Division September 2013

  2. Principles for UN Procurement • Procurement activities of the UN system are based on the following principles: • The objectives/needs of the UN Organization • Fairness, integrity & transparency • Effective international competition • Best value for money These principles cover procurement stages from sourcing to execution of a procurement contract.

  3. Useful General Addresses www.iaea.org International Atomic Energy Agency www.ilo.org International Labour Organisation www.intracen.org International Trade Centre www.unesco.org UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization www.unfpa.org UN Populations Fund www.unhcr.ch UN High Commissioner for Refugees www.unicef.org UN Children’s Fund www.unido.org UN Industrial Development Organisation www.unops.org UN Office for Project Services www.undp.org UN Development Program www.un.org UN Secretariat www.unrwa.org UN Relief and Works Agency www.wfp.org World Food Programme www.wipo.int World Intellectual Property Organisation www.fao.org Food and Agricultural Organization www.itu.int International Telecommunications Union www.ifad.org International Fund for Agricultural Development www.uneca.org United Nations Economic Commission for Africa

  4. Total UN Procurement of Goods and Services (UN System) 2007-2012

  5. Major Items procured by the UN procurement system Goods • Food • Pharmaceutical Supplies • Vehicles • Computers and Software • Shelter and Housing • Telecommunications Equipment • Laboratory Equipment • Chemicals (POL) • Building Materials Services • Air Charter Services • Security Services • Engineering Services • Construction • Freight Services • Consultancy Services • Telecommunication Services

  6. The United Nations Secretariat - Area of operation NYC • UN Peacekeeping Missions • UN Economic and Social Commissions (OAH) • International Criminal Tribunal

  7. Procurement Trend 2006-2012 (UN Secretariat)

  8. Business Placed with Indian Suppliers 2007-2012 (in US $ Millions)

  9. Registration is mandatory

  10. Identify Relevant Agencies Annual Statistical Report on United Nations Procurement Practical Tips General Business Guide http://www.ungm.org/Info/Publications.aspx

  11. The UN Global Compact Ten Principles: • Business should support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human right; and • Make sure that they are not complicit in human rights abuses; • Business should uphold the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining; • The elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory labour; • The effective abolition of child labour; • The elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation; • Business should support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges; • Undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility; • Encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies; • Business should work against all forms of corruption, including extortion and bribery. www.unglobalcompact.org

  12. www.un.org/depts/ptd

  13. UN Procurement Mobile App for iOS, Android and BlackBerry • Real-Time access to business opportunities such as EOIs. • Procurement Statistics. • Convenient sharing and contact functionality. • Mobile access to resources such as the Procurement Manual. https://market.android.com/details?id=org.UN.PD.MobileApp http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/un-procurement/id473333632 http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/63840

  14. Any Questions ?

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