Due Diligence Submission
Once the Humanitarian Financing Unit (HFU) has approved the implementing partner’s registration and granted them access to the One Grant Management System (OneGMS), partners can initiate the due diligence process by filling out and submitting the due diligence application form on the OneGMS. 

After submitting the due diligence application, HFU will thoroughly review the information as it is critical to ensuring effective risk management. This is why due diligence applications can be rejected if the application is incomplete or if the implementing partner does not meet the minimum requirements. Implementing partners can then be asked to re-draft and re-submit their due diligence application. 

Please note: it is at the discretion of each Country Based Pooled Fund (CBPF) to add any mandatory or optional requirements to the registration and due diligence stage. Each CBPF can decide whether the registration and due diligence steps are open to any interested prospective implementing partners, or strictly by invitation. 

 
 
 
 
To access the due diligence application form, go to: Risk Management > Due Diligence > Application Form.
 
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OneGMS Focus: Agency Compliance Business Role 

When approving a partner OneGMS user, the HFU should ask the organisation whether they would like to restrict access to the due diligence. If so, the HFU will assign the specific user a Compliance business role. As a result, only the designated person(s) within the organisation can access the due diligence. 

Please note: if no one was assigned the Compliance business role, everyone within the organisation with a OneGMS access will be able to access the due diligence.  

 

 
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The due diligence application form is composed of five tabs: ‘Application Form’, ‘Due Diligence Documents’, ‘Bank Info’, ‘Due Diligence Checklist’ and 'Sub Partner' All these tabs, except for 'Sub Parter' that is optional, must be filled in before submitting the form. 
 
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Please note: although UN Agencies do not need to go through due diligence, information should be provided on the tabs ‘Application Form’ and ‘Bank Info’. On the ‘Application Form’ tab, the only two mandatory fields are the contact details of the legal representative and the focal person. The national registration number appears as N.A. Additionally, the Bank information is needed on the “Bank Info” tab. No input is needed on the ‘Due Diligence Documents’ and ‘Due Diligence Checklist’ tabs.  
 
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         a) General Info
 
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Fields Description:
  • National Registration Number: enter the registration number that the organization uses for national registration.
  • Certificate Expiry Date: select from the calendar the certificate expiry date as indicated on the national or international registration certificate. Check the box ‘Not Applicable’ if there is no certificate expiry date. 
  • Alternative Organization Name : enter the alternative name that the organization uses.
  • UNPP#: enter the UNPP number provided after you registered your organization in the UN Partner Portal.
  • Is WGO? (only for national and international organizations): tick this box if the organization is a Women’s and/or Girl’s Organisation. Its leadership and staffing should be made up of women and/or girls, comprising a minimum of 75% of the board, executive positions and staff/volunteers, with a mandate to advance gender equality and women’s and/or girls’ rights and empowerment. 
  • Is OPD? (only for national and international organizations): tick this box if the organization is an organisation of persons with disabilities. It should be rooted in and committed to the Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) and should fully respect the principles and rights that it affirms. OPDs must be led, directed and governed by persons with disabilities. A clear majority of the membership should be persons with disabilities. 
If registered as an International Organization, this additional line appears
  • International Registration Number : Enter the registration number the organization uses for international registration
 
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Fields Description:
  • Name and Contact Details of the Legal Representative of the Organization [Add Contacts] button: click to provide organization's legal representative contact details.
  • Name and Contact Details of highest ranking official [Add Contacts] button: click to provide organization's highest ranking officer's contact details.
  • Name and Contact Details of focal person in Headquarters (for International NGOs) [Add Contacts] button: for international NGOs, click to provide the focal person's contact details within the organization's headquarters.
  • Contact Details of focal person of this application [Add Contacts] button: click to provide organization's focal person contact details
  • List of Active Signatories : The active signatories identified in the previous contact tabs are automatically computed in this box.
To delete a contact person’s details, prior to the submission of the due diligence application form, click on d next to the contact person's name. To modify an existing  contact, click on f
 
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Should implementing partners wish to remove a contact person after submitting the due diligence, go to the How to update the due diligence application form section of this Help Portal and follow its instructions.
 
"Add Contact" Pop-up Window Details:
 
For each [Add] button as listed above, upon clicking this button an 'Add Contact' pop-up window will appear.
  • Copy From: should you want to copy an existing contact person's contact details.
  • Fill out the rest of the contact details. please note that any field with an asterisk sign * are required fields.
  • Document Details : add an official identification document number (e.g. passport) to the contact. if you wish to remove a document, click on d in the column ‘User Action’.
  • After filling out the contact details,  please ensure the 'Is Active' checkbox is selected, and click on [Save] to save the contact details. 
Please note, the identification document number (e.g. passport) will automatically be encrypted by the system once the application form is saved and submitted. The document will remain encrypted even if the application is sent back for re-draft. 
Please Note: collected information enables OCHA to confirm the identity of the implementing partners representatives, which is a legal requirement of the Grant Agreement. However, all information saved on the OneGMS are subject to UN/OCHA – Data confidentiality policy. To know more about this policy, please refer to the UN website privacy notice, the UN website Terms of Use, and OCHA’s draft Data Responsibility Guidelines.

 

 

List of Active Signatories

In the Contact section, at least one contact must be marked as a MoU or/and as Signatory, or the application will not be submitted.
  • The ‘MoU’ box should be ticked if the contact is the legal signatory of the Grant Agreement and the project’s reports. Signatory contacts will be generated in the Grant Agreement upon projects’ approval. Only one person from the partner’s organization can sign the Grant Agreement, however, implementing partners can provide several MoU options in the due diligence application. 
  • The ‘Signatory’ box should be ticked if the contact is the legal signatory of financial reports of the project. 
  •  A Signatory/MoU contact doesn’t need to be identified as such multiple times. Ticking the Signatory/MoU box once is enough for the system to identify the contact as Signatory/MoU.  
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MoU and Signatory contacts are automatically generated in the List of Active Signatories. 
 
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For these active signatory contacts as listed in this box, you will be requested to upload a scanned copy of their ID under the List of Active Signatories. To do so, click on the .icon in the action column of the Active Signatories section, select the identity document from your desktop and click on [Upload].

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Please note: the system will display an error icon in the action column of the signatory contact, and the line will be red, if the related information is incomplete. For instance, if there is no attached document.To be able to send your Due Diligence to the Humanitarian Financing Unit for review, make sure that all fields are filled in, that the contact is active and the necessary ID document is attached.
 

OneGMS Focus: Email Verification

In order to validate the contacts saved in this form, the system requests email verification. 

All contacts added during the Due Diligence process will receive an email with a link to confirm their email address. Users must click on the link to confirm their email address. Please note that the link is only valid for a limited number of days.

If the link is no longer valid, you can send a second verification email by clicking on this blue icon e in the Due Diligence Form: 

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When the email address is confirmed, the contact’s icon turns green in the Due Diligence form.  

 
 
         c) Office Locations
 
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Field Descriptions:
  • Address and Contact Details for Organization Headquarters : click on [Add] to provide the address and contact details for the Organization Headquarters.
  • Address and Contact Details of Main Office: click on [Add] to provide the address and contact details of the Organization’s main office.
  • Address and Contact Details for Sub Office : click on [Add] to provide the address and contact details for the Organization’s sub-office.
Please Note: if registered as an International Organization, Headquarters and Field offices’ locations will be differentiated. However, if registered as a national NGO, and if the Headquarters, Sub office and Main office is the same address, simply enter the address once in one tab, and use the [Copy From] button to duplicate it in the other tabs.
 
"Add Location" Pop-up Window Details:
 
For each [Add] button as listed above, upon clicking this button an “Add Location” pop-up window will appear.
  • Copy From: should you want to copy an existing location details already created.
  • Fill out the rest of the location details
  • After filling out the location details, please ensure the 'Is Active' checkbox is selected, and click on [Save] to save the location
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Field Descriptions:
  • Sectors of Operation: enter the key areas of expertise, including number of years of experience.
  • Geographical Areas of Operation: enter the provinces and districts where your NGO currently has operations.
  • Annual Budget: enter the annual budget of the organization for the last 3 years.
  • Donors: enter the list of donors of the organization, in the country you are registered in, for the last 3 years.
  • Coordination: enter your organization's membership of coordination bodies including Clusters / Sector working groups, NGO consortia, etc.
  • Board of Trustees (Add Trustees pop-up window): enter the contact details of your organization’s trustees.
"Add Trustee" Pop-up Window Details:
  • Trustee's Name : enter the trustee’s name.
  • Title : enter the trustee’s title.
  • Date of Birth: enter the trustee’s date of birth.
  • Nationality: select the trustee’s nationality.
  • Bio: enter a short biography of the trustee.
After filling out the contact details, please ensure the 'Is Active' checkbox is selected, and click on [Save] to save the contact details.
 
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If implementing partners wish to remove trustees’ information, prior to the submission of your due diligence application form, click on e next to the contact person's name. To modify an existing trustee's details, click on ew
 
Should implementing partners wish to remove a contact person after submitting the due diligence, go to the How to update the due diligence application section of this Help Portal and follow its instructions.
 

     3) Due diligence documents

The due diligence documents is the tab where implementing partners can upload all the documents required for the due diligence application. 
The due diligence application process requires the implementing partners to submit on the OneGMS:  
 
i) an application form,
ii) a signed and dated due diligence declarations (Annex 3, Due Diligence Declarations),
iii) a signed and dated declaration of any previous or pending legal processes or investigations,
iv) a signed and dated declaration of non support for a United Nations designated entity,
v) a signed and dated declaration of recognition and support of/for and United Nations compliance activity,
vi) a signed and dated declaration of conflict of interest,
vii) a signed and dated declaration of accurate information,
viii) An official bank statement or bank certification letter for provided bank account, issued with the bank's letterhead or official seal.,
ix) Bank information details (for implementing partners applying for the first time or when banking details need to be updated, Third Party and banking information form) (Bank Information is to be uploaded in the Bank Info Tab of the due diligence application form, see section below), and
x) identification documents (copy of passport or Identity Card) and curriculum vitae (CV) of the legal representative of the organization.
 
To effectively submit their due diligence application, implementing partners must: (step 1)download the documents' templates; (step 2) follow the instructions on the template; (step 3) fill it out; and (step 4) upload the signed documents onto the 'Documents' tab.
 
This tab is composed of two blocs: required documents and additional documents
 
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Step 1: download the documents’ templates.
You can download the document’s template either by clicking on the [Download Template] button, located on the right hand side of each document’s line, or you can download all templates at once by clicking on the [Download All Files] button located on the right hand side of the screen. 
 
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Step 2: fill the template in offline and save the document on your computer. 
 
Step 3: upload the signed and dated document onto the OneGMS.
 
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"Upload Document" Pop-up Window Details:
  • Template name: by default, the name of the downloaded template.
  • Comments: you can leave a comment about the file.
  • Choose file: click on this button to select the file on your computer.
  • Upload File: click on this command to upload the file into the OneGMS. 
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Step 4 : Repeat the process with all other required documents.
 
 
 
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Depending on the allocation, additional documents can be required by the country office. The process is the same as for the required documents: (step 1) select the document you wish to upload from the drop-down list and download the template; (step 2) fill it in offline; and (step 3) upload the signed document onto the OneGMS. (step 4) Repeat this process for all additional documents. 
 
Step 1 : Download the template.
 
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Step 2 : fill the template in offline and save the document onto your computer. 
 
Step 3 :  Upload the signed and dated document onto the OneGMS.
 
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"Upload Document" Pop-up Window Details:
  • Template Name: by default, the name of the downloaded template.
  • Comments : write comments about the file.
  • Choose file: click on this button to select the file on your computer.
  • Upload File: click on this command to upload the file into the OneGMS. 
Step 4 : Repeat the process with all other additional documents. 
 
 
 The 'Bank Info' tab is the section where implementing partners can submit their bank information. 
 
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Click on [Add New Bank Info] to access the bank info form and fill all mandatory fields. Mandatory fields are marked with an asterisk *. Do not forget to save your changes.
 
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Fields Description:
 
Beneficiary Banking Information:
  • Bank Name *: name of the Beneficiary bank.
  • Bank ID: bank ID associated with the Beneficiary bank.
  • For US banks only use whether: (9 digits):
    • ACH (checkbox): provide the Automated Clearing House (ACH) code.
    • Fed wire (checkbox): provide the Fedwire bank code.
  • SWIFT code: 8 or 11 characters (required for overboard payments): provide the unique identification code.
  • Branch ID: (for Canadian Banks only) 9 digits routing no: provide the branch ID.
  • Branch Name: name of the bank's branch name.
  • Street Address: name of the street where branch is located.
  • City: name of the city where the branch is located.
  • State / Province: name of the State/Province of the bank branch.
  • Postal Code: postal code of the bank branch location.
  • Country: name of the country where the branch is located.
Beneficiary Bank Account Details:
  • Account Name (name as it appears on bank account): name as appearing in the account name of the bank.
  • Bank Account Currency (radio buttons: US$ or Other): select the bank account currency.
  • Bank Account No (Enter with no punctuation, no dots, dashes or spaces): provide the bank account number.
  • Account Type (radio buttons: Checking or Saving): select the Account type.
  • IBAN (European Banks): provide the International Bank Account Number.
  • Transit Code (5 digit) Canadian Banks: provide the Transit code.
  • Sort Code (6 digits) UK Banks: provide the Sort Code.
  • BSB code (6 digits) Australia Banks: provide the BSB code.
Bank Information for Intermediary / Correspondent Bank (if applicable):
  • Name of Bank: provide the name of the bank.
  • CTN country of bank: provide the CTN country of the bank.
  • Bank Account No: provide the bank account number.
  • Swift Code: provide the unique identification code.
  • Special instructions: provide special instructions, if applicable.
Please note : your organization name should match the organization name on your bank account. If the organization name doesn't match the name that appears on the bank account, upload a letter by the bank/NGO HQ confirming the link between organization name and bank account. Please contact the HFU of your fund for further details. 
 
Please Note: "Non-Editable due to voucher attached" means that once bank information tied to an attached voucher has been attached, it cannot be changed and you will need to contact HFU to edit bank info if need be.  
 
Modify Bank Information
 
This tab needs to be filled with up-to-date banking information. After the submission of this due diligence form, if any changes to your organization's bank information is required, please contact your HFU, and follow the instruction under the How to update the due diligence form section of the Help Portal. 
 
If the due diligence form has not been submitted yet, implementing partners can edit, copy, delete, or deactivate the Bank Info, by clicking on desired action hyperlink on the right-hand side of the line of the desired bank info. 
 
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Once you have modified according to your desired action, remember to click on [Save]

     5) Due diligence checklist

The 'Due Diligence Checklist' tab enables the user to ensure that no requirement has been overlooked or forgotten. Check all the boxes on the left hand side to verify that all sections have been filled in correctly, and press [Save]
 
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     6) Application form tracking

After submitting the due diligence application, the application form tracking will record its every stage, from submission to approval.
 
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In this tab, you will be able to add a sub partner that will implement the project with your organization. To link a sub-Partner, click on [Link Existing Sub-IP].

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        a) Sub-Partner found  

On the pop-up window indicate either the Acronym, the Sub-Partner Type or Name of the sub-partner you wish to add and click on [Search]

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Tick the box of the sub-partner you wish to link to your organization and click on [Select & Close]

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Once added, you can click on this icon . to see the organisation’s detail and on . to edit the organisation’s detail. Click here to read the article about the sub-partner registration page.  

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        b) Sub-Partner not found 

If you cannot find your sub-partner in the list, you will have to register it. To do so, tick the box ‘I confirm that the search results do not show my Sub-Partner' and click on [Add New]

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This will redirect you to the Sub-Partner Registration page, where you will be able to register your sub-partner. To know how to do so, please click here to read the dedicated article.  

Once you have registered your sub-partner, you will have to search again for it to link it to your organisation. To know how to do it, please click here

 
 
Once all tabs have been filled out, click on [Save & Stay] to ensure all updates have been saved, and submit your due diligence by clicking on the [Submit Due Diligence/Application Form] button.  
 
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Please Note: tabs that are in red indicate that there are still required fields within that tab that need to be filled in. You will not be able to save the content within the tab until all required fields are entered. 
 
Once the due diligence application has been submitted, the form is no longer editable and appears as ‘read only’. If necessary, the form can be updated under two circumstances:
 
  • After submission, HFU did not approve the application, and requested the implementing partner to re-draft the due diligence application form. The application form will automatically revert from being ‘read only’ to editable. Implementing partners should follow the HFU’s recommendations and submit the due diligence application a second time.
  • After submission, HFU approved the due diligence application. However, the implementing partner wants to change its due diligence information. They must contact their country HFU which will reactivate the application form. The implementing partner can then fill in the new information and submit the new draft for review to HFU.
Once the HFU sends the request for re-draft, the form is editable again. Different protocols apply, depending on the type of information the implementing partner wishes to edit : 
 
 
 
To edit the bank information, there are two possibilities : 
 
a) If the bank information has not been used on a project, i.e. bank information is not tied to an attached voucher, the bank info is deletable and editable. 
 
Step 1 : Click on ‘edit’. 
 
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Step 2 : Edit the info and save the changes.
 
Step 3 : re-submit the due diligence application to HFU. 
 
b) The bank information have been used on a project, i.e.  bank information is tied to an attached voucher. Then, bank info can be deactivated, but neither deleted nor edited.
 
Step 1 : Deactivate the bank info line you wish to remove. The line appears in yellow. 
Step 2 : Add a new bank info by clicking on the [Add new bank info] button
Step 3 : Save the changes.
Step 4 : Re-submit the due diligence application to HFU. 
 
Please note: if the bank info has been used on a project, it needs to be changed not only in the due diligence application but also in the Grant Agreement of the project.  
 
 
Step 1 : If a contact person needs to be changed, first deactivate the previous contact person's profile, by clicking on the edit icon . .
Step 2 : Within the 'Edit Contact' pop-up window, uncheck the 'Is Active' checkbox to deactivate this contact person from your due diligence form.
 
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Step 3 : Then proceed to add your new contact person, by clicking on the [Add Contacts] button and filling out the person's contact information. Don’t forget to check the box  ‘Is Active’ of the new contact and save it.
 
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Step 4 : Re-submit the due diligence application to HFU. 
 
Please note: the system now allows for the deactivation of contacts in the due diligence application form, even if the contact was stated in a Grant Agreement (GA).