Common use of Engaging Close Relatives of UNDP Personnel Clause in Contracts

Engaging Close Relatives of UNDP Personnel. The spouse of a UNDP Staff Member or an individual engaged by UNDP on any type of contract, may be engaged under an IPSA, provided they are not in a direct reporting line with each other. Contracting close relatives of UNDP staff members or an individual engaged on any type of contract (father, mother, brother, son, daughter, brother or sister) must follow the conditions stipulated in the Policy on Family Relationships. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Head of the hiring business unit must at all times ensure adherence to the requirements in the Staff Regulations and Rules relating to conflict of interest (refer to Staff Regulations and Rules 1.2 g m).