United Nations suppliers and contractors must comply with the United Nations Supplier Code of Conduct and General Conditions of Contract, in particular the provisions on sexual exploitation, child labour, discrimination, conditions of work, harassment, and mines.
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Procurement Division reminds the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ supplier community, that as a Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ registered supplier you have accepted the United Nations Supplier Code of Conduct, which reflects the core values outlined in the Charter of the United Nations. The Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ expects suppliers to ensure that this Code of Conduct, in particular its provisions on child labour, discrimination, conditions of work, harassment, harsh or inhumane treatment, and mines, is communicated to their employees, parent, subsidiary and affiliated entities as well as any subcontractors, and that it is done in the local language and in a manner that is understood by all.
In addition, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ contractors are reminded of their obligation to comply with the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ General Conditions of Contracts, which contain specific provisions on mines, child labor and sexual exploitation, and form an integral part of every contract between the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ and a supplier.
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ vendors and contractors shall not engage or attempt to engage in proscribed practices (including but not limited to sexual exploitation, corruption, conflict of interest, offers of gifts and hospitality, offers of employment or any other unethical or anti-competitive practice):
Sexual Exploitation and Abuse: Sexual exploitation and abuse violate universally recognized international legal norms and standards and have always been unacceptable behaviour and prohibited conduct for the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ. Prior to entering into agreements with the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ, suppliers are informed of the standards of conduct with respect to the prohibition of sexual exploitation and abuse, expected by the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ. Such standards include, but are not limited to, the prohibition of: (1) engaging in any sexual activity with any person under the age of 18, regardless of any laws of majority or consent, (2) exchanging any money, employment, goods, services, or other things of value, for sex, and/or (3) engaging in any sexual activity that is exploitive or degrading to any person. The Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ expects its suppliers to take all appropriate measures to prohibit their employees or other persons engaged by the suppliers, from engaging in sexual exploitation and abuse. The Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ also expects its suppliers to create and maintain an environment that prevents sexual exploitation and abuse.
Corruption: The Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ expects its suppliers to adhere to the highest standards of moral and ethical conduct, to respect local laws and not engage in any form of corrupt practices, including but not limited to extortion, fraud, or bribery.
Conflict of Interest: Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ suppliers are expected to disclose to the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ any situation that may appear as a conflict of interest, and disclose to the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ if any Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ official or professional under contract with the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ may have an interest of any kind in the supplier¡¯s business or any kind of economic ties with the supplier.
Gifts and Hospitality: The Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ has a ¡°zero tolerance¡± policy and does not accept any type of gift or any offer of hospitality. The Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ will not accept any invitations to sporting or cultural events, offers of holidays or other recreational trips, transportation, or invitations to lunches or dinners. The Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ expects its suppliers not to offer any benefit such as free goods or services, employment or sales opportunity to a Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ staff member in order to facilitate the suppliers¡¯ business with the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ.
Post-employment Restrictions: Post-employment restrictions may apply to Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ staff in service and former Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ staff members who participated in the procurement process, if such persons had prior professional dealings with suppliers. Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ suppliers are expected to refrain from offering employment to any such person for a period of one year following separation from service.
Please note that as a Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ supplier and/or contractor, failure to comply with the undertakings contained in the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Supplier Code of Conduct and the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ General Conditions of Contract may preclude suppliers from being eligible for a contract award or constitute grounds for termination of any agreement with the United Nations, among other sanctions.
