a.Individual Contract as Framework Agreement 26
b.Supplemental Guidance: 27
c.Commencement of Services 28
The commencement of work, travel or payment of fees are not permitted before an individual contract is signed by both UNDP and the contractor. Engagement of individual contractors on a retroactive basis is not permitted under any circumstance. Strict compliance with this requirement safeguards the interests of both UNDP and the individuals concerned. 28
d.Post-facto Contracts 28
Electronic administration of individual contracts 31
Payment and performance evaluation 31
Amendment of an individual contract 32
Pay rate on contract extension
33
Establishing a contractor roster 33
Populating a roster 33
Sourcing from rosters 34
Pre-approved rosters 34
Travel modes for individual contractors 35
Budgeting for travel 35
Travel expenses 36
Negotiations for unforeseen air travel and living allowances 36
Visa and travel documents 36
Security clearance 37
Statement of medical fitness for work 37
Inoculations/vaccinations 37
Service-incurred death, injury or illness 38
Malicious acts insurance policy 38
Breach of an individual contract 38
Termination of an individual contract 39
Settlement of disputes 39