The blog article for this month will present the new MPTF project’s authorization info requirements, the launch of the PNR template, the updated Due Diligence declarations and finally, a brief update on the revision module that we released in July.
MPTF Projects – Authorization info requirements
From mid 2023, UN projects that are under MPTF funds can either go through MPTF funding or be funded by OCHA once the budget is cleared by the HFU.
When the project is under TR HFU, the HFU will have to decide whether the project will be funded though MPTF or OCHA.
If the project is funded through MPTF, the HFU will have to tick this box below the header. Since the bank information and project signatories authorizations are not required for MPTF funds, the agency will only have to authorize the start date of the project.
If the project is funded through OCHA, do not tick this box. Because OCHA will need to generate a Grant Agreement, the agency must authorize the start date of the project, as well as the bank information and project signatories.
Launch of PNR template
The launch of the PNR will be done in two stages on the OneGMS, and the first one was just released.
Initially, on the ‘Timelines’ tab, the partner will have to click on this icon to download the PNR template.
The template is a word document that provides all the projects information where the partner will be able to provide an overview of the overall progress and results achieved and indicate any challenges or amendments in the project deviating from the original proposal.
The partner will have to fill in this template offline and send it to their HFU. In turn, the HFU will review it and upload the PNR template in the ‘Documents’ tab of the project proposal.
In the future, when the module is entirely released on the OneGMS, there will be no template to download and fill in offline as the PNR form will be integrated to the system. Partners will be able to fill in everything online. However, those who had to fill in the form offline will have to copy the data from the template to the online module.
Due Diligence Declarations
As you may have noticed, we have updated the due diligence declarations to fit the new compliance requirements. HFUs are also able to upload those signed declarations on behalf of the implementing partner on the approved due diligence form.
The Revision module
In our last blog post we presented the new revision module of the OneGMS, yet with some tabs missing. This month's blog post informs you that the ‘Programming’ and ‘Implementation’ tabs are now online! The only tab missing, ‘Locations’, will be implemented during the next release.