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 - January 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. 

General Terms and Conditions for IP Agreement - March 2024

This document outlines the general terms and conditions for agreements between UNFPA and implementing partners. 

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”).

Working with UNFPA: Quick Start Guidance for CSO Partners on the UNPP and UNFPA’s QuantumPlus System - December 2023

This is a short introduction and quick start guide to using the UNPP. It also provides instructions to CSO partners on how to access UNFPA's QuantumPlus system and manage users.

Working with UNFPA: Government Partner Access to UNFPA’s QuantumPlus System - December 2023

This provides instructions to government partners on how to access UNFPA's QuantumPlus system. 

Working with UN System: Key Information for UN Implementing Partners on Completing the PSEA Capacity Assessment - December 2022

Joint inter-agency guidance for partners on the PSEA assessment process and technical guidance for assessing each core standard. The guidance is available in multiple languages at the links below.

EN       ES       FR       AM       AR       ZH       FAR       GRE      IND       PAS       PT       RU       SOM       SWA       TIR

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.