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Annex A – RFP/2014/592

Terms of Reference

for the provision of E-learning courses for ICDL modules

UNHCR is looking to get e-learning training material on the following ICDL modules. The syllabus

points cover the requirements of the ICDL Base Syllabus; edited by ECDL Switzerland AG. For more

information, please visit www.icdl.ch.

Provider is not required to respond to each module.

1. MODUL 1: COMPUTER ESSENTIALS

This module covers the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary for using computers and mobile

devices, for creating and managing files, for dealing with networks, and ensuring data security.

1.1 Syllabus points as per ICDL Base Syllabus for Module 1

Category Knowledge Area Ref. Knowledge Item

1 | Computers and Devices 1.1 | ICT 1.1.1 Define the term Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

1.1.2 Identify different types of ICT services/uses like: Internet services, mobile technology, office productivity applications

1.2 | Hardware 1.2.1 Define the term hardware. Identify the main types of computers like: desktops, laptops, tablets. Identify the main types of devices like: smartphones, media players, digital cameras

1.2.2 Define the terms processor, Random Access Memory (RAM), storage. Understand their impact on performance when using computers and devices

1.2.3 Identify the main types of integrated and external equipment like: printers, screens, scanners, keyboards, mouse/trackpad, webcam, speakers, microphone, docking station

1.2.4 Identify common input/output ports like: USB, HDMI

1.3 | Software and Licensing

1.3.1 Define the term software and distinguish between the main types of software like: operating systems, applications. Know that software can be installed locally or available online

1.3.2 Define the term operating system and identify some common operating systems for computers and devices

1.3.3 Identify common examples of applications like: office productivity, communications, social networking, media, design, mobile applications

1.3.4 Define the term End-User License Agreement (EULA). Recognise that software must be licensed before use

1.3.5 Outline the types of software licenses: proprietary, open source, trial version, shareware, freeware

1.4 | Start Up, Shut Down

1.4.1 Start a computer and log on securely using a user name and password

1.4.2 Log off, shut down, restart a computer using an appropriate routine

2 | Desktop, Icons, Settings 2.1 | Desktop and Icons

2.1.1 Outline the purpose of the desktop and the task bar

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2.1.2 Identify common icons like those representing: files, folders, applications, printers, drives, shortcuts/aliases, recycle bin/wastebasket/trash

2.1.3 Select and move icons

2.1.4 Create, rename, move, delete a shortcut/alias

2.2 | Using Windows

2.2.1 Identify the different parts of a window: title bar, menu bar, toolbar, ribbon, status bar, scroll bar

2.2.2 Open, collapse, expand, restore down, maximise, resize, move, close a window

2.2.3 Switch between open windows

2.3 | Tools and Settings

2.3.1 Use available help functions

2.3.2 View the computer’s basic system information: operating system name and version number, installed RAM

2.3.3 Change desktop configuration settings: date and time, volume settings, background, resolution

2.3.4 Change, add, remove keyboard language. Change default language

2.3.5 Shut down a non-responding application

2.3.6 Install, uninstall an application

2.3.7 Connect a device (USB flash drive, digital camera, media player) to a computer. Disconnect a device using an appropriate routine

2.3.8 Capture a full screen, active window

3 | Outputs 3.1 | Working with Text

3.1.1 Open, close a word processing application.Open, close files

3.1.2 Enter text into a document

3.1.3 Copy, move text within a document, between open documents. Paste a screen capture into a document

3.1.4 Save and name a document

3.2 | Printing 3.2.1 Install, uninstall a printer. Print a test page

3.2.2 Set the default printer from an installed printer list

3.2.3 Print a document from a word processing application

3.2.4 View, pause, restart, cancel a print job

4 | File Management 4.1 | Introducing Files and Folders

4.1.1 Understand how an operating system organises drives, folders, files in a hierarchical structure. Navigate between drives, folders, sub-folders, files

4.1.2 Display file, folder properties like: name, size, location

4.1.3 Change view to display files and folders like: tiles, icons, list, details

4.1.4 Identify common file types like: word pro-cessing, spreadsheet, presentation, portable document format (pdf), image, audio, video, compressed, executable files

4.1.5 Open a file, folder, drive

4.1.6 Recognise good practice in folder, file naming: use meaningful names for folders and files to help with searching and organisation

4.1.7 Create a folder

4.1.8 Rename a file, folder

4.1.9 Search for files by properties: all or part of file name using wildcards if necessary, content, date modified

4.1.10 View list of recently used files

4.2 | Organising Files and Folders

4.2.1 Select individual, adjacent, non-adjacent files, folders

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4.2.2 Sort files in ascending, descending order by name, size, type, date modified

4.2.3 Copy, move files, folders between folders, drives

4.2.4 Delete files, folders to the recycle bin/wastebasket/trash and restore to original location

4.2.5 Empty the recycle bin/wastebasket/trash

4.3 | Storage and Compression

4.3.1 Identify the main types of storage media like: internal hard disk, external hard disk, network drive, CD, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, USB flash drive, memory card, online file storage

4.3.2 Identify file size, folder size, storage capacity measurements like: KB, MB, GB, TB

4.3.3 View available space on a storage device

4.3.4 Understand the purpose of file, folder compression

4.3.5 Compress files, folders

4.3.6 Extract compressed files, folders to a location on a drive

5 | Networks 5.1 | Network Concepts

5.1.1 Define the term network. Outline the purpose of a network: to share, access data and devices securely

5.1.2 Define the term Internet. Identify some of its main uses like: World Wide Web (WWW), VoIP, e-mail, IM

5.1.3 Define the terms intranet, virtual private network (VPN) and identify their main uses

5.1.4 Understand what transfer rate means. Understand how it is measured: bits per second (bps), kilobits per second (kbps), megabits per second (mbps), gigabits per second (gbps)

5.1.5 Understand the concepts of downloading from, uploading to a network

5.2 | Network Access

5.2.1 Identify the different options for connecting to the Internet like: phone line, mobile phone, cable, wi-fi, wi-max, satellite

5.2.2 Define the term Internet Service Provider (ISP). Identify important considerations when selecting an internet subscription option like: upload speed, download speed and quota, cost

5.2.3 Recognise the status of a wireless network: protected/secure, open

5.2.4 Connect to a wireless network

6 | Security and Well-Being 6.1 | Protecting Data and Devices

6.1.1 Recognise good password policies like: create with adequate length, adequate character mix, do not share, change regularly

6.1.2 Define the term firewall and outline its purpose

6.1.3 Understand the purpose of regularly backing up data to a remote location

6.1.4 Recognise the importance of regularly updating software like: anti-virus, application, operating system software

6.2 | Malware 6.2.1 Understand the term malware. Identify different types of malware like: virus, worm, Trojan, spyware

6.2.2 Be aware how malware can infect a computer or device

6.2.3 Use anti-virus software to scan a computer

6.3 | Health and Green IT

6.3.1 Recognise ways to help ensure a user’s well-being while using a computer or device like: take regular breaks, ensure appropriate lighting and posture

6.3.2 Recognise computer and device energy

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saving practices: turning off, adjusting automatic shutdown, backlight, sleep mode settings

6.3.3 Recognise that computers, devices, batteries, printer cartridges and paper should be recycled

6.3.4 Identify some options available for enhancing accessibility like: voice recognition software, screen reader, screen magnifier, on-screen keyboard, high contrast

2. MODULE 2: ONLINE ESSENTIALS

This module covers the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary for browsing the web, finding

information efficiently, online communication, and email use.



1 | Web Browsing Concepts 1.1 | Key Concepts

1.1.1 Understand the terms: Internet, World Wide Web (WWW), Uniform Resource Locator (URL), hyperlink

1.1.2 Understand the structure of a web address. Identify common types of domains like: geographical, organisation (.org, .edu, .com, .gov)

1.1.3 Define the term web browser. Identify common web browsers

1.1.4 Outline different Internet activities like: information searching, shopping, learning, publishing, banking, government services, entertainment, communication

1.2 | Security and Safety

1.2.1 Recognise ways to protect yourself when online: purchase from secure reputable websites, avoid unnecessary disclosure of personal and financial information, log off from websites

1.2.2 Define the term encryption

1.2.3 Identify a secure website: https, lock symbol

1.2.4 Define the term digital certificate

1.2.5 Recognise options for controlling Internet use like: supervision, web browsing restrictions, download restrictions

2 | Web Browsing 2.1 | Using the Web Browser

2.1.1 Open, close a web browsing application

2.1.2 Enter a URL in the address bar and go to the URL

2.1.3 Refresh a web page, stop a web page downloading

2.1.4 Activate a hyperlink

2.1.5 Open a web page in a new tab, new window

2.1.6 Open, close tabs, windows. Switch between tabs, windows

2.1.7 Navigate between pages: backwards, forwards, home page

2.1.8 Show previously visited URLs using history

2.1.9 Complete, submit, reset a web-based form

2.1.10 Use a web tool to translate a web page, text


2.2.1 Set the web browser home page

2.2.2 Understand the term pop-up. Allow, block

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pop-ups

2.2.3 Understand the term cookie. Allow, block cookies


2.2.5 Display, hide built-in toolbars. Restore, minimise the ribbon

2.2.6 Delete history, temporary internet files, saved form data

2.3 | Bookmarks 2.3.1 Add, delete a bookmark / favourit

2.3.2 Show bookmarks / favourites

2.3.3 Create, delete a bookmarks / favourites folder. Add web pages to a bookmarks / favourites folder

2.4 | Web Outputs

2.4.1 Download, save files to a location

2.4.2 Copy text, image, URL to another location like: document, e-mail

2.4.3 Preview, print a web page, selection from a web page using available printing options

3 | Web-Based Information 3.1 | Search 3.1.1 Define the term search engine and name some common search engines

3.1.2 Carry out a search using a keyword, phrase

3.1.3 Refine a search using advanced search features like: exact phrase, date, language, media type

3.1.4 Search a web-based encyclopaedia, dictionary

3.2 | Critical Evaluation

3.2.1 Understand the importance of critically evaluating online information. Understand the purpose of different sites like: information, entertainment, opinion, sales

3.2.2 Outline factors that determine the credibility of a website like: author, referencing, up-to-date content

3.2.3 Recognise the appropriateness of online information for a particular audience

3.3 | Copyright, Data Protection

3.3.1 Define the terms copyright, intellectual property. Recognise the need to acknowledge sources and/or seek permission as appropriate

3.3.2 Recognise the main data protection rights and obligations in your country

4 | Communication Concepts

4.1 | Online Communities

4.1.1 Understand the concept of an online (virtual) community. Identify examples like: social networking websites, Internet forums, web conferencing, chat, online computer games

4.1.2 Outline ways that users can publish and share content online: blogs, microblogs, podcasts, images, audio and video clips

4.1.3 Recognise ways to protect yourself when using online communities: apply appropriate privacy settings, restrict available personal information, use private messaging when appropriate, disable location information, block/report unknown users

4.2 | Communication Tools

4.2.1 Define the term Instant Messaging (IM)

4.2.2 Define the terms short message service (SMS), multimedia message service (MMS)

4.2.3 Define the term Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)

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4.2.4 Recognise good practice when using electronic communication: be accurate and brief, use clear subject headings, do not inappropriately disclose personal details, do not circulate inappropriate content, spell check content

4.3 | E-mail Concepts

4.3.1 Define the term e-mail and outline its main uses

4.3.2 Identify the structure of an e-mail address

4.3.3 Be aware of possible problems when sending file attachments like: file size limits, file type restrictions

4.3.4 Outline the difference between the To, Copy (Cc), Blind copy (Bcc) fields and recognise their appropriate use

4.3.5 Be aware of the possibility of receiving fraudulent and unsolicited e-mail. Be aware of the possibility of an e-mail infecting the computer

4.3.6 Define the term phishing

5 | Using E-mail 5.1 | Sending E-mail

5.1.1 Access an e-mail account

5.1.2 Outline the main purpose of standard e-mail folders: Inbox, Outbox, Sent, Deleted/Trash Items, Draft, Spam/Junk

5.1.3 Create an e-mail

5.1.4 Enter one or more e-mail addresses, distribution list in the To, Copy (Cc), Blind copy (Bcc) fields

5.1.5 Enter an appropriate title in the subject field and enter, paste text into the body of an e-mail

5.1.6 Add, remove a file attachment

5.1.7 Send an e-mail with, without priority

5.2 | Receiving E-mail

5.2.1 Open, close an e-mail

5.2.2 Use the reply, reply to all function, and identify when these should be used

5.2.3 Forward an e-mail

5.2.4 Open, save a file attachment to a location

5.2.5 Preview, print a message using available printing options



5.3.2 Display, hide built-in toolbars. Restore, minimise the ribbon

5.3.3 Create and insert a text e-mail signature

5.3.4 Turn on, turn off an automatic out of office reply

5.3.5 Recognise e-mail status as read, unread. Mark an e-mail as read, unread. Flag, unflag an e-mail

5.3.6 Create, delete, update a contact, distribution list/mailing list

5.4 | Organising E-mails

5.4.1 Add, remove message inbox headings like: sender, subject, date received

5.4 | Organising E-mails

5.4.1 Add, remove message inbox headings like: sender, subject, date received

5.4.2 Search for an e-mail by sender, subject, e-mail content

5.4.3 Sort e-mails by name, by date, by size

5.4.4 Create, delete an e-mail folder/label. Move e-mails to an e-mail folder/label

5.4.5 Delete an e-mail. Restore a deleted e-mail

5.4.6 Empty the e-mail bin/deleted items/trash folder

5.4.7 Move a message to, remove a message

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from a junk folder

5.5 | Using Calendars

5.5.1 Create, cancel, update a meeting in a calendar

5.5.2 Add invitees, resources to a meeting in a calendar. Remove invitees, resources from a meeting in a calendar

5.5.3 Accept, decline an invitation

3. MODULE 3: ONLINE COLLABORATION

This module covers best practice regarding social media, online meetings, online learning platforms

and mobile devices.



| Collaboration Concepts 1.1 | Key Concepts

1.1.1 Recognise that ICT (Information and Communication Technology) can support and promote online collaboration

1.1.2 Identify the main types of services supporting online collaboration like: cloud computing, mobile technology. Identify the main types of tools supporting online collaboration like: common productivity applications, social media, online calendars, online meetings, online learning environments

1.1.3 Identify key characteristics of online collaborative tools like: multiple users, real time, global reach, concurrent access

1.1.4 Outline the benefits of using online collaborative tools like: shared files and calendars, reduced travel expense, ease of communication, enhanced teamwork, global access

1.1.5 Be aware of the risks associated with using online collaborative tools like: unauthorised access to shared files, insufficient management of version control, malware threats, identity/data theft, service interruptions

1.1.6 Recognise the importance of intellectual property rights and the appropriate use of content when using online collaborative tools

1.2 | Cloud Computing

1.2.1 Understand ways in which cloud computing facilitates online and mobile collaboration like: storage of shared documents and files, access to a range of online applications and tools

1.2.2 Outline the benefits of cloud computing for users like: reduced costs, enhanced mobility, scalability, automatic updates

1.2.3 Outline the risks of cloud computing like: dependence on provider, data protection and control, potential loss of privacy

2 | Preparation for Online Collaboration

2.1 | Common Setup Features

2.1.1 Understand that additional applications, plug-ins may need to be installed to use certain online collaborative tools

2.1.2 Identify common equipment used to support online collaboration like: webcam, microphone, speakers

2.1.3 Recognise that firewall restrictions may cause access issues for users of a collaborative tool

2.2 | Setup 2.2.1 Download software to support online collaborative tools like: VOIP, IM,

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document sharing

2.2.2 Register and/or set up a user account for a collaborative tool. Deactivate, delete/close a user account

3 | Using Online Collaborative Tools

3.1 | Online Storage and Productivity Applications

3.1.1 Understand the concept of online storage solutions and identify common examples

3.1.2 Identify the limitations of online storage like: size limit, time limit, sharing restrictions

3.1.3 Upload, download, delete online files, folders

3.1.4 Understand that common productivity applications can be accessed via the web. Identify common examples of web-based productivity applications like: word processing, spreadsheets, presentations

3.1.5 Identify features of web-based productivity applications: allows files to be updated by multiple users in real-time, allows files to be shared

3.1.6 Create, edit and save files online

3.1.7 Share, unshare a file, folder to allow other users to view, edit, own a file, folder

3.1.8 View, restore previous versions of a file

3.2 | Online Calendars

3.2.1 Share a calendar. Grant permission to view, edit a shared calendar

3.2.2 Show, hide shared calendars

3.2.3 Use a shared calendar to create an event, recurring event

3.2.4 Set a reminder for an event

3.2.5 Invite, uninvite people, resources to an event. Accept, decline an invitation

3.2.6 Edit, cancel an existing event

3.3 | Social Media

3.3.1 Identify social media tools that support online collaboration like: social networks, wikis, forums and groups, blogs, micro blogs, content communities

3.3.2 Set up, modify available permissions/privacy options like: read access, write access, user invites

3.3.3 Find, connect to social media users, groups. Remove connections

3.3.4 Use a social media tool to post a comment, link

3.3.5 Use a social media tool to reply to, forward a comment

3.3.6 Use a social media tool to upload content like: images, videos, documents

3.3.7 Remove posts from social media. Be aware that permanently deleting posts and photos may be difficult

3.3.8 Use a wiki to add to or update a specific topic

3.4 | Online meetings

3.4.1 Open, close online meeting application. Create a meeting: time, date, topic. Cancel the meeting

3.4.2 Invite, uninvite participants, set access rights

3.4.3 Start, end a meeting

3.4.4 Share, unshare desktop, files in an online meeting

3.4.5 Use available chat features in an online meeting

3.4.6 Use video, audio features in an online meeting

3.5 | Online Learning

3.5.1 Understand the concept of an online learning environment. Identify online

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Environments learning environments like: Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs) and Learning Management Systems (LMS)

3.5.2 Understand the features, functions available within an online learning environment like: calendar, noticeboard, chat, assessment records

3.5.3 Access a course in an online learning environment

3.5.4 Upload, download a file in an online learning environment

3.5.5 Use a course activity like: quiz, forum

4 | Mobile Collaboration 4.1 | Key Concepts

4.1.1 Identify types of mobile devices like: smart-phone, tablet

4.1.2 Understand that mobile devices use an operating system. Identify common operating systems for mobile devices

4.1.3 Understand the term Bluetooth and its use

4.1.4 Understand internet connection options available for mobile devices: wireless (WLAN), mobile internet (3G, 4G). Understand associated features of these options like: speed, cost, availability

4.1.5 Understand key security considerations for mobile devices like: use a PIN, backup content, turn wireless/Bluetooth on/off

4.2 | Using Mobile Devices

4.2.1 Connect to the Internet securely using wireless, mobile technology

4.2.2 Search the web

4.2.3 Send, receive e-mail

4.2.4 Add, edit, remove a calendar event

4.2.5 Share pictures, videos using options like: e-mail, messaging, social media, Bluetooth

4.3 | Applications 4.3.1 Identify common applications like: news, social media, productivity, maps, games, ebooks

4.3.2 Understand that applications are obtained from application stores. Identify common application stores for mobile devices

4.3.3 Search for a mobile device application in an application store. Recognise that there may be purchase, usage costs associated with an application

4.3.4 Install, uninstall an application on a mobile device

4.3.5 Update applications on a mobile device

4.3.6 Use an application on a mobile device like: voice or video communication, social media, map

4.4 | Synchronisation

4.4.1 Understand the purpose of synchronising content

4.4.2 Set up synchronisation settings

4.4.3 Synchronise mobile devices with mail, calendar, other devices

4. MODULE 4: WORD PROCESSING

Software reference is Microsoft Office Word version 2013. This module covers skills concerning the

use of word processing, e.g. writing letters, formatting, editing document page settings, inserting a table

or using spell check.



1 | Using the Application 1.1 | Working with Documents

1.1.1 Open, close a word processing application. Open, close documents

1.1.2 Create a new document based on default

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template, other available template like: memo, fax, agenda

1.1.3 Save a document to a location on a drive. Save a document under another name to a location on a drive

1.1.4 Save a document as another file type like: text file, Rich Text Format, template, software specific file extension, version number

1.1.5 Switch between open documents

1.1.2 Create a new document based on default template, other available template like: memo, fax, agenda

1.2 | Enhancing Productivity

1.2.1 Set basic options/preferences in the application: user name, default folder to open, save documents

1.2.2 Use available Help functions

1.2.3 Use magnification/zoom tools

1.2.4 Display, hide built-in toolbars. Restore, minimize the ribbon

2 | Document Creation 2.1 | Enter Text 2.1.1 Switch between page view modes

2.1.2 Enter text into a document

2.1.3 Insert symbols or special characters like:©, ®, ™

2.2 | Select, Edit 2.2.1 Display, hide non-printing formatting marks like: spaces, paragraph marks, manual line break marks, tab characters

2.2.2 Select character, word, line, sentence, paragraph, entire body text

2.2.3 Edit content by entering, removing characters,words within existing text, by over-typing to replace existing text

2.2.4 Use a simple search command for a specific word, phrase

2.2.5 Use a simple replace command for a specific word, phrase

2.2.6 Copy, move text within a document, between open documents

2.2.7 Delete text

2.2.8 Use the undo, redo command

3 | Formatting 3.1 | Text 3.1.1 Change text formatting: font sizes, font types

3.1.2 Apply text formatting: bold, italic, underline

3.1.3 Apply text formatting: subscript, superscript

3.1.4 Apply different colours to text

3.1.5 Apply case changes to text

3.1.6 Apply automatic hyphenation

3.2 | Paragraphs 3.2.1 Create, merge paragraph(s)

3.2.2 Insert, remove soft carriage return (line break)

3.2.3 Recognize good practice in aligning text: use align, indent, tab tools rather than inserting spaces

3.2.4 Align text left, centre, right, justified

3.2.5 Indent paragraphs: left, right, first line

3.2.6 Set, remove and use tabs: left, centre, right, decimal

3.2.7 Recognize good practice in paragraph spacing: apply spacing between paragraphs rather than use the Return key

3.2.8 Apply spacing above, below paragraphs. Apply single, 1.5 lines, double line spacing within paragraphs

3.2.9 Add, remove bullets, numbers in a single level list. Switch between different standard bullet, number styles in a single level list

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3.2.10 Add a box border and shading/background colour to a paragraph

3.3 | Styles 3.3.1 Apply an existing character style to selected text

3.3.2 Apply an existing paragraph style to one or more paragraphs

3.3.3 Use copy format tool

4 | Objects 4.1 | Table Creation

4.1.1 Create a table ready for data insertion

4.1.2 Insert, edit data in a table

4.1.3 Select rows, columns, cells, entire table

4.1.4 Insert, delete, rows and columns

4.2 | Table Formatting

4.2.1 Modify column width, row height

4.2.2 Modify cell border line style, width, colour

4.2.3 Add shading/background colour to cells

4.3 | Graphical Objects

4.3.1 Insert an object (picture, image, chart, drawn object) to a specified location in a document

4.3.2 Select an object

4.3.3 Copy, move an object within a document, between open documents

4.3.4 Resize, delete an object

5 | Mail Merge 5.1 | Preparation 5.1.1 Open, prepare a document, as a main document for a mail merge

5.1.2 Select a mailing list, other data file, for use in a mail merge

5.1.3 Insert data fields in a mail merge main document (letter, address labels)

5.2 | Outputs 5.2.1 Merge a mailing list with a letter, label document as a new file or printed output

5.2.2 Print mail merge outputs: letters, labels

6 | Prepare Outputs 6.1 | Setup 6.1.1 Change document orientation: portrait, landscape. Change paper size

6.1.2 Change margins of entire document, top, bottom, left, right

6.1.3 Recognize good practice in adding new pages: insert a page break rather than using the Return key

6.1.4 Insert, delete a page break in a document

6.1.5 Add, edit text in headers, footers

6.1.6 Add fields in headers, footers: date, page number information, file name

6.1.7 Apply automatic page numbering to a document

6.2 | Check and Print

6.2.1 Spell check a document and make changes like: correcting spelling errors, deleting repeated words

6.2.2 Add words to a built-in custom dictionary using a spell checker

6.2.3 Preview a document

6.2.4 Print a document from an installed printer using output options like: entire document, specific pages, number of copies

5. MODULE 5: SPREADSHEETS

Software reference is Microsoft Office Excel version 2013. This module covers skills such as creating

charts, using and applying mathematical and logical formulas, sorting data, and entering data in cells.



1 | Using the Application 1.1 | Working with Spreadsheets

1.1.1 Open, close a spreadsheet application. Open, close spreadsheets

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1.1.2 Create a new spreadsheet based on default template

1.1.3 Save a spreadsheet to a location on a drive. Save a spreadsheet under another name to a location on a drive

1.1.4 Save a spreadsheet as another file type like: template, text file, software specific file extension, version number

1.1.5 Switch between open spreadsheets


1.2.1 Set basic options/preferences in the application: user name, default folder to open, save spreadsheets




2 | Cells 2.1 | Insert, Select

2.1.1 Understand that a cell in a worksheet should contain only one element of data, (for example, first name detail in one cell, surname detail in adjacent cell)

2.1.2 Recognize good practice in creating lists: avoid blank rows and columns in the main body of list, insert blank row before Total row, ensure cells bordering list are blank

2.1.3 Enter a number, date, text in a cell

2.1.4 Select a cell, range of adjacent cells, range of non-adjacent cells, entire worksheet

2.2 | Edit, Sort 2.2.1 Edit cell content, modify existing cell content


2.2.3 Use the search command for specific content in a worksheet

2.2.4 Use the replace command for specific content in a worksheet

2.2.5 Sort a cell range by one criterion in ascending, descending numeric order, ascending, descending alphabetic order

2.3 | Copy, Move, Delete

2.3.1 Copy the content of a cell, cell range within a worksheet, between worksheets, between open spreadsheets

2.3.2 Use the autofill tool/copy handle tool to copy, increment data entries

2.3.3 Move the content of a cell, cell range within a worksheet, between worksheets, between open spreadsheets

2.3.4 Delete cell contents

3 | Managing Worksheets 3.1 | Rows and Columns

3.1.1 Select a row, range of adjacent rows, range of non-adjacent rows

3.1.2 Select a column, range of adjacent columns, range of non-adjacent columns

3.1.3 Insert, delete rows and columns

3.1.4 Modify column widths, row heights to a specified value, to optimal width or height

3.1.5 Freeze, unfreeze row and/or column titles

3.2 | Worksheets 3.2.1 Switch between worksheets

3.2.2 Insert a new worksheet, delete a worksheet

3.2.3 Recognize good practice in naming work-sheets: use meaningful worksheet names rather than accept default names

3.2.4 Copy, move, rename a worksheet within a spreadsheet

4 | Formulas and Functions 4.1 | Arithmetic Formulas

4.1.1 Recognize good practice in formula creation: refer to cell references rather than type numbers into formulas

4.1.2 Create formulas using cell references and arithmetic operators (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)

4.1.3 Identify and understand standard error

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values associated with using formulas: #NAME?, #DIV/0!, #REF!

4.1.4 Understand and use relative, absolute cell referencing in formulas

4.2 | Functions 4.2.1 Use sum, average, minimum, maximum, count, counta, countblank functions

4.2.2 Use the logical function if (yielding one of two specific values) with comparison operator: =, >, <

5 | Formatting 5.1 | Numbers/Dates

5.1.1 Format cells to display numbers to a specific number of decimal places, to display numbers with, without a separator to indicate thousands

5.1.2 Format cells to display a date style, to display a currency symbol

5.1.3 Format cells to display numbers as percentages

5.2 | Contents 5.2.1 Change cell content appearance: font sizes, font types

5.2.2 Apply formatting to cell contents: bold, italic, underline, double underline

5.2.3 Apply different colours to cell content, cell background

5.2.4 Copy the formatting from a cell, cell range to another cell, cell range

5.3 | Alignment, Border Effects

5.3.1 Apply text wrapping to contents within a cell, cell range

5.3.2 Align cell contents: horizontally, vertically. Adjust cell content orientation

5.3.3 Merge cells and centre a title in a merged cell

5.3.4 Add border effects to a cell, cell range: lines, colours

6 | Charts 6.1 | Create 6.1.1 Create different types of charts from spreadsheet data: column chart, bar chart, line chart, pie chart

6.1.2 Select a chart

6.1.3 Change the chart type

6.1.4 Move, resize, delete a chart

6.2 | Edit 6.2.1 Add, remove, edit a chart title

6.2.2 Add data labels to a chart: values/numbers, percentages

6.2.3 Change chart area background colour, legend fill colour

6.2.4 Change the column, bar, line, pie slice colours in the chart

6.2.5 Change font size and colour of chart title, chart axes, chart legend text

7 | Prepare Outputs 7.1 | Setup 7.1.1 Change worksheet margins: top, bottom, left, right

7.1.2 Change worksheet orientation: portrait, landscape. Change paper size

7.1.3 Adjust page setup to fit worksheet contents on a specified number of pages

7.1.4 Add, edit, delete text in headers, footers in a worksheet

7.1.5 Insert and delete fields: page numbering information, date, time, file name, worksheet name into headers, footers

7.2 | Check and Print

7.2.1 Check and correct spreadsheet calculations and text

7.2.2 Turn on, off display of gridlines, display of row and column headings for printing purposes

7.2.3 Apply automatic title row(s) printing on every page of a printed worksheet

7.2.4 Preview a worksheet

7.2.5 Print a selected cell range from a worksheet, an entire worksheet, number of copies of a worksheet, the entire

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spreadsheet, a selected chart

6. MODULE 6: PRESENTATION

Software reference is Microsoft Office Powerpoint version 2013.This module covers the proficient use

of a presentation programme, e.g. how to enter a well-structured text in slides, create a presentation

with a consistent slide design and animation effects or how to print handouts.



1 | Using the Application 1.1 | Working with Presentations

1.1.1 Open, close a presentation application. Open, close presentations

1.1.2 Create a new presentation based on default template

1.1.3 Save a presentation to a location on a drive.Save a presentation under another name

1.1.4 Save a presentation as another file type: Rich Text Format, template, show, image fileformat, version number

1.1.5 Switch between open presentations


1.2.1 Set user preferences in the application: user name, default folder to open and save files




2 | Developing a Presentation

2.1 | Presentation Views

2.1.1 Understand the uses of different presentation view modes: normal view, slide sorter view, outline view, slide show view

2.1.2 Recognize good practice in adding slide titles: use a different title for each slide to distinguish it in outline view, when navigating in slide show view

2.1.3 Change between presentation view modes: normal view, slide sorter view, slide show view

2.2 | Slides 2.2.1 Choose a different built-in slide layout for a slide

2.2.2 Apply an available design template to a presentation

2.2.3 Change background colour on specific slide(s), all slides

2.2.4 Add a new slide with a specific slide layout like: title slide, chart and text, bulleted list, table/spreadsheet

2.2.5 Copy, move slides within the presentation, between open presentations

2.2.6 Delete slide(s)

2.3 | Master Slide 2.3.1 Insert a graphical object (picture, image, drawn object) into a master slide. Remove a graphical object from a master slide

2.3.2 Enter text into footer of specific slides, all slides in a presentation

2.3.3 Apply automatic slide numbering, automatically updated date, non-updating date into footer of specific slides, all slides in a presentation

3 | Text 3.1 | Handling Text

3.1.1 Recognize good practice in creating slide content: use short concise phrases, bullet points, numbered lists

3.1.2 Enter text into a placeholder in standard, outline view

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3.1.3 Edit text in a presentation

3.1.4 Copy, move text within, between presentations

3.1.5 Delete text


3.2 | Formatting 3.2.1 Change text formatting: font sizes, font types

3.2.2 Apply text formatting: bold, italic, underline, shadow

3.2.3 Apply different colours to text

3.2.4 Apply case changes to text

3.2.5 Align text: left, centre, right in a text frame

3.3 | Lists 3.3.1 Indent bulleted text. Remove indent from bulleted text

3.3.2 Adjust line spacing before and after bulleted, numbered lists

3.3.3 Switch between the different standard bullet, number styles in a list

3.4 | Tables 3.4.1 Enter, edit text in a table slide

3.4.2 Select rows, columns, entire table

3.4.3 Insert, delete rows and columns

3.4.4 Modify column width, row height

4 | Charts 4.1 | Using Charts

4.1.1 Input data to create built-in charts in a presentation: column, bar, line, pie

4.1.2 Select a chart

4.1.3 Change the chart type

4.1.4 Add, remove, edit a chart title

4.1.5 Add data labels to a chart: values/numbers, percentages

4.1.6 Change the background colour of a chart

4.1.7 Change the column, bar, line, pie slice colours in a chart

4.2 | Organization Charts

4.2.1 Create an organization chart with a labelled hierarchy by using a built-in organization chart feature

4.2.2 Change the hierarchical structure of an organization chart

4.2.3 Add, remove co-workers, subordinates in an organization chart

5 | Graphical Objects 5.1 | Insert, Manipulate

5.1.1 Insert a graphical object (picture, image, drawn object) into a slide

5.1.2 Select a graphical object

5.1.3 Copy, move graphical objects, charts within the presentation, between open presentations

5.1.4 Resize, delete graphical objects, charts in a presentation

5.1.5 Rotate, flip a graphical object

5.1.6 Align a graphical object relative to a slide: left, centre, right, top, bottom

5.2 | Drawing 5.2.1 Add different types of drawn object to a slide: line, arrow, block arrow, rectangle, square, oval, circle, text box

5.2.2 Enter text into a text box, block arrow, rectangle, square, oval, circle

5.2.3 Change drawn object background colour, line colour, line weight, line style

5.2.4 Change arrow start style, arrow finish style

5.2.5 Apply a shadow to a drawn object

5.2.6 Group, ungroup drawn objects in a slide

6 | Prepare Outputs 6.1 | Preparation 6.1.1 Add, remove transition effects between slides

6.1.2 Add, remove preset animation effects for different slide elements

6.1.3 Add presenter notes to slides

6.1.4 Select appropriate output format for slide presentation like: overhead, handout, on-

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screen show

6.1.5 Hide, show slides

6.2 | Check and Deliver

6.2.1 Spell check a presentation and make changes like: correcting spelling errors, deleting repeated words

7. MODULE 7: ADVANCED WORD PROCESSING

Software reference is Microsoft Office Word 2010 and 2013. This module covers skills needed for the

professional use of a word processing programme, e.g. using fields, forms and templates.


Category Skill Set Area Ref. Task Item

AM3.1 Formatting AM3.1.1 Text AM3.1.1.1 Apply text wrapping options for graphical objects (picture, image, chart, diagram, drawn object), tables.

AM3.1.1.2 Use find and replace options like: font formats, paragraph formats, paragraph marks, page breaks.

AM3.1.1.3 Use paste special options: formatted text, unformatted text.

AM3.1.2 Paragraphs AM3.1.2.1 Apply line spacing within paragraphs: at least, exactly/fixed, multiple/ proportional.

AM3.1.2.2 Apply, remove paragraph pagination options.

AM3.1.2.3 Apply, modify outline numbering in multi-level lists.

AM3.1.3 Styles AM3.1.3.1 Create, modify, update a character style.

AM3.1.3.2 Create, modify, update a paragraph style

AM3.1.4 Columns AM3.1.4.1 Apply multiple column layouts. Change number of columns in a column layout

AM3.1.4.2 Change column widths and spacing. Insert, remove lines between columns.

AM3.1.4.3 Insert, delete a column break.

AM3.1.5 Tables AM3.1.5.1 Apply a table autoformat/table style.

AM3.1.5.2 Merge, split cells in a table.

AM3.1.5.3 Change cell margins, alignment, text direction

AM3.1.5.4 Automatically repeat heading row(s) at the top of each page.

AM3.1.5.5 Allow, do not allow row(s) to break across pages.

AM3.1.5.6 Sort data by one column, by multiple columns at the same time

AM3.1.5.7 Convert delimited text to a table

AM3.1.5.8 Convert a table to text

AM3.2 Referencing AM3.2.1 Captions, Footnotes and Endnotes

AM3.2.1.1 Add a caption above, below a graphical object, table.

AM3.2.1.2 Add, delete a caption label.

AM3.2.1.3 Change caption number format.

AM3.2.1.4 Insert, modify footnotes, endnotes.

AM3.2.1.5 Convert a footnote to an endnote. Convert an endnote to a footnote.

AM3.2.2 Reference Tables and Indexes

AM3.2.2.1 Create, update a table of contents based on specified heading styles and formats.

AM3.2.2.2 Create, update a table of figures based on specified styles and formats.

AM3.2.2.3 Mark an index: main entry, subentry. Delete a marked index entry.

AM3.2.2.4 Create, update an index based on marked index entries.

AM3.2.3 Bookmarks and Cross-

AM3.2.3.1 Add, delete a bookmark.

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References

AM3.2.3.2 Create, delete a cross-reference to: numbered item, heading, bookmark, figure,table.

AM3.2.3.3 Add a cross-reference to an index entry

AM3.3 Enhancing Productivity

AM3.3.1 Using Fields

AM3.3.1.1 Insert, delete fields like: author, file name and path, file size, fill-in/input.

AM3.3.1.2 Insert a sum formula field code in a table.

AM3.3.1.3 Change field number format.

AM3.3.1.4 Lock, unlock, update a field.

AM3.3.2 Forms, Templates

AM3.3.2.1 Create, modify a form using available form field options: text field, check box, drop-down menu.

AM3.3.2.2 Add help text to a form field: visible on status bar, activated by F1 Help key.

AM3.3.2.3 Protect, unprotect a form.

AM3.3.2.4 Modify a template.

AM3.3.3 Mail Merge AM3.3.3.1 Edit, sort a mail merge recipient list.

AM3.3.3.2 Insert ask, if…then…else… fields.

AM3.3.3.3 Merge a document with a recipient list using given merge criteria.

AM3.3.4 Linking, Embedding

AM3.3.4.1 Insert, edit, remove a hyperlink.

AM3.3.4.2 Link data from a document, application and display as an object, icon.

AM3.3.4.3 Update, break a link.

AM3.3.4.4 Embed data into a document as an object.

AM3.3.4.5 Edit, delete embedded data.

AM3.3.5 Automation AM3.3.5.1 Apply automatic text formatting options.

AM3.3.5.2 Create, modify, delete automatic text correction entries.

AM3.3.5.3 Create, modify, insert, delete automatic text entries.

AM3.3.5.4 Record a simple macro like: change page setup, insert a table with a repeating heading row, insert fields in document header, footer.

AM3.3.5.5 Run a macro.

AM3.3.5.6 Assign a macro to a custom button on a toolbar.

AM3.4 Collaborative Editing

AM3.4.1 Tracking and Reviewing

AM3.4.1.1 Turn on, off track changes. Track changes in a document using a specified display view.

AM3.4.1.2 Accept, reject changes in a document.

AM3.4.1.3 Insert, edit, delete, show, hide comments/notes.

AM3.4.1.4 Compare and merge documents.

AM3.4.2 Master Documents

AM3.4.2.1 Create a new master document by creating sub documents from headings.

AM3.4.2.2 Insert, remove a subdocument in a master document.

AM3.4.2.3 Use text outline/navigator options: promote, demote, expand, collapse, move up, move down.

AM3.4.3 Security AM3.4.3.1 Add, remove password protection for a document: to open, to modify.

AM3.4.3.2 Protect a document to only allow tracked changes or comments.

AM3.5 Prepare Outputs AM3.5.1 Sections AM3.5.1.1 Create, modify, delete section breaks in a document.

AM3.5.1.2 Change page orientation, page vertical alignment, margins for sections of a document.

AM3.5.2 Document Setup

AM3.5.2.1 Apply different headers and footers to Setup sections, first page, odd and even pages in a document.

AM3.5.2.2 Add, modify, remove a watermark in a document.

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8. MODULE 8: ADVANCED SPREADSHEETS

Software reference is Microsoft Office Excel 2010 and 2013. This module covers advanced spreadsheet

skills, e.g. the analysis of data in tables, conditional formatting and custom number formats.


Category Skill Set Area Ref. Task Item

AM4.1 Formatting AM4.1.1 Cells AM4.1.1.1 Apply an autoformat/table style to a cell range.

AM4.1.1.2 Apply conditional formatting based on cell content.

AM4.1.1.3 Create and apply custom number formats.

AM4.1.2 Worksheets

AM4.1.2.1 Copy, move worksheets between spreadsheets.

AM4.1.2.2 Split a window. Move, remove split bars.

AM4.1.2.3 Hide, show rows, columns, worksheets.

AM4.2 Functions and Formulas

AM4.2.1 Using functions and formulas

AM4.2.1.1 Use date and time functions: today, now,day, month, year.

AM4.2.1.2 Use mathematical functions: rounddown, roundup, sumif.

AM4.2.1.3 Use statistical functions: countif, countblank, rank.

AM4.2.1.4 Use text functions: left, right, mid, trim, concatenate.

AM4.2.1.5 Use financial functions: fv, pv, pmt.

AM4.2.1.6 Use lookup functions: vlookup, hlookup.

AM4.2.1.7 Use database functions: dsum, dmin, dmax, dcount, daverage.

AM4.2.1.8 Create a two-level nested function.

AM4.2.1.9 Use a 3-D reference within a sum function.

AM4.2.1.10 Use mixed references in formulas.

AM4.3 Charts AM4.3.1 Creating Charts

AM4.3.1.1 Create a combined column and line chart.

AM4.3.1.2 Add a secondary axis to a chart.

AM4.3.1.3 Change the chart type for a defined data series.

AM4.3.1.4 Add, delete a data series in a chart.

AM4.3.2 Formatting Charts

AM4.3.2.1 Re-position chart title, legend, data labels.

AM4.3.2.2 Change scale of value axis: minimum, maximum number to display, major interval.

AM4.3.2.3 Change display units on value axis without changing data source: hundreds,thousands, millions.

AM4.3.2.4 Format columns, bars, plot area, chart area to display an image.

AM4.4 Analysis AM4.4.1 Using Tables

AM4.4.1.1 Create, modify a pivot table/datapilot.

AM4.4.1.2 Modify the data source and refresh the pivot table/datapilot.

AM4.4.1.3 Filter, sort data in a pivot table/datapilot

AM4.4.1.4 Automatically, manually group data in a pivot table/datapilot and rename groups.

AM4.4.1.5 Use one-input, two-input data tables/ multiple operations tables.

AM4.4.2 Sorting and Filtering

AM4.4.2.1 Sort data by multiple columns at the same time.

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AM4.4.2.2 Create a customized list and perform a custom sort.

AM4.4.2.3 Automatically filter a list in place.

AM4.4.2.4 Apply advanced filter options to a list.

AM4.4.2.5 Use automatic sub-totalling features.

AM4.4.2.6 Expand, collapse outline detail levels.

AM4.4.3 Scenarios AM4.4.3.1 Create named scenarios.

AM4.4.3.2 Show, edit, delete scenarios.

AM4.4.3.3 Create a scenario summary report. AM4.5 Validating and Auditing

AM4.5.1 Validating AM4.5.1.1 Set, edit validation criteria for data entry in a cell range like: whole number, decimal, list, date, time.

AM4.5.1.2 Enter input message and error alert. AM4.5.2 Auditing AM4.5.2.1 Trace precedent, dependent cells.

Identify cells with missing dependents

AM4.5.2.2 Show all formulas in a worksheet, rather than the resulting values.

AM4.5.2.3 Insert, edit, delete, show, hide comments/notes.

AM4.6 Enhancing Productivity

AM4.6.1 Naming Cells

AM4.6.1.1 Name cell ranges, delete names for cell ranges.

AM4.6.1.2 Use named cell ranges in a function.

AM4.6.2 Paste Special

AM4.6.2.1 Use paste special options: add, subtract, multiply, divide.

AM4.6.2.2 Use paste special options: values/numbers, transpose.

AM4.6.3 Templates AM4.6.3.1 Create a spreadsheet based on an existing template.

AM4.6.3.2 Modify a template. AM4.6.4 Linking,

Embedding and Importing

AM4.6.4.1 Insert, edit, remove a hyperlink.

AM4.6.4.2 Link data within a spreadsheet, between spreadsheets, between applications.

AM4.6.4.3 Update, break a link.

AM4.6.4.4 Import delimited data from a text file.

AM4.6.5 Automation

AM4.6.5.1 Record a simple macro like: change pagesetup, apply a custom number format, apply autoformats to a cell range, insert fields in worksheet header, footer

AM4.6.5.2 Run a macro

AM4.6.5.3 Assign a macro to a custom button on a toolbar.

AM4.7 Collaborative Editing

AM4.7.1 Tracking and Reviewing

AM4.7.1.1 Turn on, off track changes. Track changes in a worksheet using a specified display view.

AM4.7.1.2 Accept, reject changes in a worksheet.

AM4.7.1.3 Compare and merge spreadsheets.

AM4.7.2 Security AM4.7.2.1 Add, remove password protection for a spreadsheet: to open, to modify.

AM4.7.2.2 Protect, unprotect cells, worksheet with a password.

AM4.7.2.3 Hide, unhide formulas.

9. E-LEARNING DESIGN REQUIREMENTS:

Training material to cover all points of the syllabus per module (Ref: Syllabus_ECDL_Base_e_web)

User-centered design, high degree of usability

Easy and consistent navigation

Interactive: with exercises, knowledge checks throughout the module

Built-in in-application test and simulation for Word, Excel and Powerpoint modules

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Pedagogically challenging material that prepares learner for the ICDL exam

Printable version/userguide on the module is a plus

Option to have the material in French is a plus

10. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Delivery format to be SCORM 1.2 or AICC (bookmarking, score recording, pass/completed

status)

Integration to be possible with Cornerstone LMS without custom changes (ref: Cornerstone

SCORM API, Cornerstone AICC API, Diagram 1)

Courses should run under Internet Explorer 9

11. EXCLUDED:

No need for ICDL testing system

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CONTRACTS FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES REV.: JANUARY 2010

1. LEGAL STATUS OF THE PARTIES: The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Refugees

(“UNHCR”) and the Contractor shall also each be referred to as a “Party” hereunder, and:

1.1 Pursuant, inter alia, to the Charter of the United Nations and the Convention on the Privileges and Immunities

of the United Nations, UNHCR, as a subsidiary organ of the United Nations, has full juridical personality and

enjoys such privileges and immunities as are necessary for the independent fulfillment of its purposes.

1.2 The Contractor shall have the legal status of an independent contractor vis-à-vis UNHCR, and nothing

contained in or relating to the Contract shall be construed as establishing or creating between the Parties the

relationship of employer and employee or of principal and agent. The officials, representatives, employees, or

subcontractors of each of the Parties shall not be considered in any respect as being the employees or agents of

the other Party, and each Party shall be solely responsible for all claims arising out of or relating to its

engagement of such persons or entities.

2. SOURCE OF INSTRUCTIONS: The Contractor shall neither seek nor accept instructions from any authority external

to UNHCR in connection with the performance of its obligations under the Contract. Should any authority external to

UNHCR seek to impose any instructions concerning or restrictions on the Contractor’s performance under the Contract,

the Contractor shall promptly notify UNHCR in writing and provide all reasonable assistance required by UNHCR. The

Contractor shall not take any action in respect of the performance of its obligations under the Contract that may

adversely affect the interests of UNHCR, and the Contractor shall perform its obligations under the Contract with the

fullest regard to the interests of UNHCR.

3. RESPONSIBILITY FOR EMPLOYEES: The following provisions shall apply:

3.1 The Contractor shall be responsible for the professional and technical competence of the personnel it assigns to

perform work under the Contract and will select reliable and competent individuals who will be able to

effectively perform the obligations under the Contract and who, while doing so, will respect the local laws and

customs and conform to a high standard of moral and ethical conduct.

3.2 Such Contractor personnel shall be professionally qualified and, if required to work with officials or staff of

UNHCR, shall be able to do so effectively. The qualifications of any personnel whom the Contractor may

assign or may propose to assign to perform any obligations under the Contract shall be substantially the same,

or better, as the qualifications of any personnel originally proposed by the Contractor.

3.3 At the option of and in the sole discretion of UNHCR:

3.3.1 the qualifications of personnel proposed by the Contractor (e.g., a curriculum vitae) may be

reviewed by UNHCR prior to such personnel’s performing any obligations under the Contract;

3.3.2 any personnel proposed by the Contractor to perform obligations under the Contract may be

interviewed by qualified staff or officials of UNHCR prior to such personnel’s performing any

obligations under the Contract; and,

3.3.3 in cases in which, pursuant to Article 3.3.1 or 3.3.2, above, UNHCR has reviewed the qualifications

of such Contractor’s personnel, UNHCR may reasonably refuse to accept any such personnel.

3.4 Requirements specified in the Contract regarding the number or qualifications of the Contractor’s personnel

may change during the course of performance of the Contract. Any such change shall be made only following

written notice of such proposed change and upon written agreement between the Parties regarding such change,

subject to the following:

3.4.1 UNHCR may, at any time, request, in writing, the withdrawal or replacement of any of the

Contractor’s personnel, and such request shall not be unreasonably refused by the Contractor.

REV.: JANUARY 2010 GENERAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT FOR CONTRACTS FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES PAGE 2

3.4.2 Any of the Contractor’s personnel assigned to perform obligations under the Contract shall not be

withdrawn or replaced without the prior written consent of UNHCR, which shall not be unreasonably

withheld.

3.4.3 The withdrawal or replacement of the Contractor’s personnel shall be carried out as quickly as

possible and in a manner that will not adversely affect the performance of obligations under the

Contract.

3.4.4 All expenses related to the withdrawal or replacement of the Contractor’s personnel shall, in all

cases, be borne exclusively by the Contractor.

3.4.5 Any request by UNHCR for the withdrawal or replacement of the Contractor’s personnel shall not be

considered to be a termination, in whole or in part, of the Contract, and UNHCR shall not bear any

liability in respect of such withdrawn or replaced personnel.

3.4.6 If a request for the withdrawal or replacement of the Contractor’s personnel is not based upon a

default by or failure on the part of the Contractor to perform its obligations in accordance with the

Contract, the misconduct of the personnel, or the inability of such personnel to reasonably work

together with UNHCR officials and staff, then the Contractor shall not be liable by reason of any

such request for the withdrawal or replacement of the Contractor’s personnel for any delay in the

performance by the Contractor of its obligations under the Contract that is substantially the result of

such personnel’s being withdrawn or replaced.

3.5 Nothing in Articles 3.2, 3.3 and 3.4, above, shall be construed to create any obligations on the part of UNHCR

with respect to the Contractor’s personnel assigned to perform work under the Contract, and such personnel

shall remain the sole responsibility of the Contractor.

3.6 The Contractor shall be responsible for requiring that all personnel assigned by it to perform any obligations

under the Contract and who may have access to any premises or other property of UNHCR shall:

3.6.1 undergo or comply with security screening requirements made known to the Contractor by UNHCR,

including but not limited to, a review of any criminal history;

3.6.2 when within UNHCR premises or on UNHCR property, display such identification as may be

approved and furnished by UNHCR security officials, and that upon the withdrawal or replacement

of any such personnel or upon termination or completion of the Contract, such personnel shall

immediately return any such identification to UNHCR for cancellation.

3.7 Not less than one working day after learning that any of Contractor’s personnel who have access to any

UNHCR premises have been charged by law enforcement authorities with an offense other than a minor traffic

offense, the Contractor shall provide written notice to inform UNHCR about the particulars of the charges then

known and shall continue to inform UNHCR concerning all substantial developments regarding the disposition

of such charges.

3.8 All operations of the Contractor, including without limitation, storage of equipment, materials, supplies and

parts, within UNHCR premises or on UNHCR property shall be confined to areas authorized or approved by

UNHCR. The Contractor’s personnel shall not enter or pass through and shall not store or dispose of any of its

equipment or materials in any areas within UNHCR premises or on UNHCR property without appropriate

authorization from UNHCR.

4. ASSIGNMENT:

4.1 Except as provided in Article 4.2, below, the Contractor may not assign, transfer, pledge or make any other

disposition of the Contract, of any part of the Contract, or of any of the rights, claims or obligations under the

Contract except with the prior written authorization of UNHCR. Any such unauthorized assignment, transfer,

pledge or other disposition, or any attempt to do so, shall not be binding on UNHCR. Except as permitted with

respect to any approved subcontractors, the Contractor shall not delegate any of its obligations under the

Contract, except with the prior written consent of UNHCR. Any such unauthorized delegation, or attempt to do

so, shall not be binding on UNHCR.

4.2 The Contractor may assign or otherwise transfer the Contract to the surviving entity resulting from a

reorganization of the Contractor’s operations, provided that:


4.2.1 such reorganization is not the result of any bankruptcy, receivership or other similar proceedings;

and,

4.2.2 such reorganization arises from a sale, merger, or acquisition of all or substantially all of the

Contractor’s assets or ownership interests; and,

4.2.3 the Contractor promptly notifies UNHCR about such assignment or transfer at the earliest

opportunity; and,

4.2.4 the assignee or transferee agrees in writing to be bound by all of the terms and conditions of the

Contract, and such writing is promptly provided to UNHCR following the assignment or transfer.

5. SUBCONTRACTING: In the event that the Contractor requires the services of subcontractors to perform any

obligations under the Contract, the Contractor shall obtain the prior written approval of UNHCR. UNHCR shall be

entitled, in its sole discretion, to review the qualifications of any subcontractors and to reject any proposed subcontractor

that UNHCR reasonably considers is not qualified to perform obligations under the Contract. UNHCR shall have the

right to require any subcontractor’s removal from UNHCR premises without having to give any justification therefor.

Any such rejection or request for removal shall not, in and of itself, entitle the Contractor to claim any delays in the

performance, or to assert any excuses for the non-performance, of any of its obligations under the Contract, and the

Contractor shall be solely responsible for all services and obligations performed by its subcontractors. The terms of any

subcontract shall be subject to, and shall be construed in a manner that is fully in accordance with, all of the terms and

conditions of the Contract.

6. OFFICIALS NOT TO BENEFIT: The Contractor warrants that it has not and shall not offer any direct or indirect

benefit arising from or related to the performance of the Contract or the award thereof to any representative, official,

employee, or other agent of UNHCR. The Contractor acknowledges and agrees that any breach of this provision is a

breach of an essential term of the Contract.

7. INDEMNIFICATION:

7.1 The Contractor shall indemnify, defend, and hold and save harmless, UNHCR, and its officials, agents and

employees, from and against all suits, proceedings, claims, demands, losses and liability of any kind or nature

brought by any third party against UNHCR, including, but not limited to, all litigation costs and expenses,

attorney’s fees, settlement payments and damages, based on, arising from, or relating to:

7.1.1 allegations or claims that the possession of or use by UNHCR of any patented device, any

copyrighted material, or any other goods, property or services provided or licensed to UNHCR under

the terms of the Contract, in whole or in part, separately or in a combination contemplated by the

Contractor’s published specifications therefor, or otherwise specifically approved by the Contractor,

constitutes an infringement of any patent, copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property right of

any third party; or,

7.1.2 any acts or omissions of the Contractor, or of any subcontractor or anyone directly or indirectly

employed by them in the performance of the Contract, which give rise to legal liability to anyone not

a party to the Contract, including, without limitation, claims and liability in the nature of a claim for

workers’ compensation.

7.2 The indemnity set forth in Article 7.1.1, above, shall not apply to:

7.2.1 A claim of infringement resulting from the Contractor’s compliance with specific written instructions

by UNHCR directing a change in the specifications for the goods, property, materials, equipment or

supplies to be or used, or directing a manner of performance of the Contract or requiring the use of

specifications not normally used by the Contractor; or

7.2.2 A claim of infringement resulting from additions to or changes in any goods, property, materials

equipment, supplies or any components thereof furnished under the Contract if UNHCR or another

party acting under the direction of UNHCR made such changes.

7.3 In addition to the indemnity obligations set forth in this Article 7, the Contractor shall be obligated, at its sole

expense, to defend UNHCR and its officials, agents and employees, pursuant to this Article 7, regardless of

whether the suits, proceedings, claims and demands in question actually give rise to or otherwise result in any

loss or liability.


7.4 UNHCR shall advise the Contractor about any such suits, proceedings, claims, demands, losses or liability

within a reasonable period of time after having received actual notice thereof. The Contractor shall have sole

control of the defense of any such suit, proceeding, claim or demand and of all negotiations in connection with

the settlement or compromise thereof, except with respect to the assertion or defense of the privileges and

immunities of UNHCR or any matter relating thereto, which only UNHCR itself is authorized to assert and

maintain. UNHCR shall have the right, at its own expense, to be represented in any such suit, proceeding, claim

or demand by independent counsel of its own choosing.

7.5 In the event the use by UNHCR of any goods, property or services provided or licensed to UNHCR by the

Contractor, in whole or in part, in any suit or proceeding, is for any reason enjoined, temporarily or

permanently, or is found to infringe any patent, copyright, trademark or other intellectual property right, or in

the event of a settlement, is enjoined, limited or otherwise interfered with, then the Contractor, at its sole cost

and expense, shall, promptly, either:

7.5.1 procure for UNHCR the unrestricted right to continue using such goods or services provided to

UNHCR;

7.5.2 replace or modify the goods or services provided to UNHCR, or part thereof, with the equivalent or

better goods or services, or part thereof, that is non-infringing; or,

7.5.3 refund to UNHCR the full price paid by UNHCR for the right to have or use such goods, property or

services, or part thereof.

8. INSURANCE AND LIABILITY:

8.1 The Contractor shall pay UNHCR promptly for all loss, destruction, or damage to the property of UNHCR

caused by the Contractor’s personnel or by any of its subcontractors or anyone else directly or indirectly

employed by the Contractor or any of its subcontractors in the performance of the Contract.

8.2 Unless otherwise provided in the Contract, prior to commencement of performance of any other obligations

under the Contract, and subject to any limits set forth in the Contract, the Contractor shall take out and shall

maintain for the entire term of the Contract, for any extension thereof, and for a period following any

termination of the Contract reasonably adequate to deal with losses:

8.2.1 insurance against all risks in respect of its property and any equipment used for the performance of

the Contract;

8.2.2 workers’ compensation insurance, or its equivalent, or employer’s liability insurance, or its

equivalent, with respect to the Contractor’s personnel sufficient to cover all claims for injury, death

and disability, or any other benefits required to be paid by law, in connection with the performance of

the Contract;

8.2.3 liability insurance in an adequate amount to cover all claims, including, but not limited to, claims for

death and bodily injury, products and completed operations liability, loss of or damage to property,

and personal and advertising injury, arising from or in connection with the Contractor’s performance

under the Contract, including, but not limited to, liability arising out of or in connection with the acts

or omissions of the Contractor, its personnel, agents, or invitees, or the use, during the performance

of the Contract, of any vehicles, boats, airplanes or other transportation vehicles and equipment,

whether or not owned by the Contractor; and,

8.2.4 such other insurance as may be agreed upon in writing between UNHCR and the Contractor.

8.3 The Contractor’s liability policies shall also cover subcontractors and all defense costs and shall contain a

standard “cross liability” clause.

8.4 The Contractor acknowledges and agrees that UNHCR accepts no responsibility for providing life, health,

accident, travel or any other insurance coverage which may be necessary or desirable in respect of any

personnel performing services for the Contractor in connection with the Contract.

8.5 Except for the workers’ compensation insurance or any self-insurance program maintained by the Contractor

and approved by UNHCR, in its sole discretion, for purposes of fulfilling the Contractor’s requirements for

providing insurance under the Contract, the insurance policies required under the Contract shall:


8.5.1 name UNHCR as an additional insured under the liability policies, including, if required, as a

separate endorsement under the policy;

8.5.2 include a waiver of subrogation of the Contractor’s insurance carrier’s rights against UNHCR;

8.5.3 provide that UNHCR shall receive written notice from the Contractor’s insurance carrier not less than

thirty (30) days prior to any cancellation or material change of coverage; and,

8.5.4 include a provision for response on a primary and non-contributing basis with respect to any other

insurance that may be available to UNHCR.

8.6 The Contractor shall be responsible to fund all amounts within any policy deductible or retention.

8.7 Except for any self-insurance program maintained by the Contractor and approved by UNHCR for purposes of

fulfilling the Contractor’s requirements for maintaining insurance under the Contract, the Contractor shall

maintain the insurance taken out under the Contract with reputable insurers that are in good financial standing

and that are acceptable to UNHCR Prior to the commencement of any obligations under the Contract, the

Contractor shall provide UNHCR with evidence, in the form of certificate of insurance or such other form as

UNHCR may reasonably require, that demonstrates that the Contractor has taken out insurance in accordance

with the requirements of the Contract. UNHCR reserves the right, upon written notice to the Contractor, to

obtain copies of any insurance policies or insurance program descriptions required to be maintained by the

Contractor under the Contract. Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 8.5.3, above, the Contractor shall

promptly notify UNHCR concerning any cancellation or material change of insurance coverage required under

the Contract.

8.8 The Contractor acknowledges and agrees that neither the requirement for taking out and maintaining insurance

as set forth in the Contract nor the amount of any such insurance, including, but not limited to, any deductible or

retention relating thereto, shall in any way be construed as limiting the Contractor’s liability arising under or

relating to the Contract.

9. ENCUMBRANCES AND LIENS: The Contractor shall not cause or permit any lien, attachment or other encumbrance

by any person to be placed on file or to remain on file in any public office or on file with the United Nations against any

monies due to the Contractor or that may become due for any work done or against any goods supplied or materials

furnished under the Contract, or by reason of any other claim or demand against the Contractor or UNHCR.

10. EQUIPMENT FURNISHED BY UNHCR TO THE CONTRACTOR: Title to any equipment and supplies that may

be furnished by UNHCR to the Contractor for the performance of any obligations under the Contract shall rest with

UNHCR, and any such equipment shall be returned to UNHCR at the conclusion of the Contract or when no longer

needed by the Contractor. Such equipment, when returned to UNHCR, shall be in the same condition as when delivered

to the Contractor, subject to normal wear and tear, and the Contractor shall be liable to compensate UNHCR for the

actual costs of any loss of, damage to, or degradation of the equipment that is beyond normal wear and tear.

11. COPYRIGHT, PATENTS AND OTHER PROPRIETARY RIGHTS:

11.1 Except as is otherwise expressly provided in writing in the Contract, UNHCR shall be entitled to all

intellectual property and other proprietary rights including, but not limited to, patents, copyrights, and

trademarks, with regard to products, processes, inventions, ideas, know-how, or documents and other materials

which the Contractor has developed for UNHCR under the Contract and which bear a direct relation to or are

produced or prepared or collected in consequence of, or during the course of, the performance of the Contract.

The Contractor acknowledges and agrees that such products, documents and other materials constitute works

made for hire for UNHCR.

11.2 To the extent that any such intellectual property or other proprietary rights consist of any intellectual property

or other proprietary rights of the Contractor: (i) that pre-existed the performance by the Contractor of its

obligations under the Contract, or (ii) that the Contractor may develop or acquire, or may have developed or

acquired, independently of the performance of its obligations under the Contract, UNHCR does not and shall

not claim any ownership interest thereto, and the Contractor grants to UNHCR a perpetual license to use such

intellectual property or other proprietary right solely for the purposes of and in accordance with the

requirements of the Contract.


11.3 At the request of UNHCR, the Contractor shall take all necessary steps, execute all necessary documents and

generally assist in securing such proprietary rights and transferring or licensing them to UNHCR in

compliance with the requirements of the applicable law and of the Contract.

11.4 Subject to the foregoing provisions, all maps, drawings, photographs, mosaics, plans, reports, estimates,

recommendations, documents, and all other data compiled by or received by the Contractor under the Contract

shall be the property of UNHCR, shall be made available for use or inspection by UNHCR at reasonable times

and in reasonable places, shall be treated as confidential, and shall be delivered only to UNHCR authorized

officials on completion of work under the Contract.

12. PUBLICITY, AND USE OF THE NAME, EMBLEM OR OFFICIAL SEAL OF THE UNITED NATIONS OR

OF UNHCR: The Contractor shall not advertise or otherwise make public for purposes of commercial advantage or

goodwill that it has a contractual relationship with the United Nations or UNHCR, nor shall the Contractor, in any

manner whatsoever use the name, emblem or official seal of the United Nations or of UNHCR, or any abbreviation of

the name of the United Nations or of UNHCR in connection with its business or otherwise without the written

permission of UNHCR..

13. CONFIDENTIAL NATURE OF DOCUMENTS AND INFORMATION: Information and data that is considered

proprietary by either Party or that is delivered or disclosed by one Party (“Discloser”) to the other Party (“Recipient”)

during the course of performance of the Contract, and that is designated as confidential (“Information”)1, shall be held in

confidence by that Party and shall be handled as follows:

13.1 The recipient (“Recipient”) of such Information shall:

13.1.1 use the same care and discretion to avoid disclosure, publication or dissemination of the

Discloser’s Information as it uses with its own similar Information that it does not wish to

disclose, publish or disseminate; and,

13.1.2 use the Discloser’s Information solely for the purpose for which it was disclosed.

13.2 Provided that the Recipient has a written agreement with the following persons or entities requiring them to

treat the Information confidential in accordance with the Contract and this Article 13, the Recipient may

disclose Information to:

13.2.1 any other party with the Discloser’s prior written consent; and,

13.2.2 the Recipient’s employees, officials, representatives and agents who have a need to know such

Information for purposes of performing obligations under the Contract, and employees officials,

representatives and agents of any legal entity that it controls, controls it, or with which it is under

common control, who have a need to know such Information for purposes of performing

obligations under the Contract, provided that, for these purposes a controlled legal entity means:

13.2.2.1 a corporate entity in which the Party owns or otherwise controls, whether directly

or indirectly, over fifty percent (50%) of voting shares thereof; or,

13.2.2.2 any entity over which the Party exercises effective managerial control; or,

13.2.2.3 for UNHCR, a principal or subsidiary organ of the United Nations established in

accordance with the Charter of the United Nations.

13.3 The Contractor may disclose Information to the extent required by law, provided that, subject to and without

any waiver of the privileges and immunities of UNHCR, the Contractor will give UNHCR sufficient prior

notice of a request for the disclosure of Information in order to allow UNHCR to have a reasonable

opportunity to take protective measures or such other action as may be appropriate before any such disclosure

is made.

13.4 UNHCR may disclose Information to the extent as required pursuant to the Charter of the United Nations, or

pursuant to resolutions or regulations of the General Assembly or rules promulgated thereunder.

1 Information and data that is considered by UNHCR as proprietary and confidential includes, but is not limited to, data

pertaining to refugees and persons of concern to UNHCR.


13.5 The Recipient shall not be precluded from disclosing Information that is (i) obtained by the Recipient without

restriction from a third party who is not in breach of any obligation as to confidentiality to the owner of such

Information or any other person, or (ii) disclosed by the Discloser to a third party without any obligation of

confidentiality, or (iii) previously known by the Recipient, or (iv) at any time is developed by the Recipient

completely independently of any disclosures hereunder.

13.6 These obligations and restrictions of confidentiality shall be effective during the term of the Contract,

including any extension thereof, and, unless otherwise provided in the Contract, shall remain effective

following any termination of the Contract.

14. FORCE MAJEURE; OTHER CHANGES IN CONDITIONS:

14.1 In the event of and as soon as possible after the occurrence of any cause constituting force majeure, the

affected Party shall give notice and full particulars in writing to the other Party, of such occurrence or cause if

the affected Party is thereby rendered unable, wholly or in part, to perform its obligations and meet its

responsibilities under the Contract. The affected Party shall also notify the other Party of any other changes in

condition or the occurrence of any event which interferes or threatens to interfere with its performance of the

Contract. Not more than fifteen (15) days following the provision of such notice of force majeure or other

changes in condition or occurrence, the affected Party shall also submit a statement to the other Party of

estimated expenditures that will likely be incurred for the duration of the change in condition or the event of

force majeure. On receipt of the notice or notices required hereunder, the Party not affected by the occurrence

of a cause constituting force majeure shall take such action as it reasonably considers to be appropriate or

necessary in the circumstances, including the granting to the affected Party of a reasonable extension of time

in which to perform any obligations under the Contract.

14.2 If the Contractor is rendered unable, wholly or in part, by reason of force majeure to perform its obligations

and meet its responsibilities under the Contract, UNHCR shall have the right to suspend or terminate the

Contract on the same terms and conditions as are provided for in Article 15, “Termination,” except that the

period of notice shall be seven (7) days instead of thirty (30) days. In any case, UNHCR shall be entitled to

consider the Contractor permanently unable to perform its obligations under the Contract in case the

Contractor is unable to perform its obligations, wholly or in part, by reason of force majeure for any period in

excess of ninety (90) days.

14.3 Force majeure as used herein means any unforeseeable and irresistible act of nature, any act of war (whether

declared or not), invasion, revolution, insurrection, terrorism, or any other acts of a similar nature or force,

provided that such acts arise from causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the

Contractor. The Contractor acknowledges and agrees that, with respect to any obligations under the Contract

that the Contractor must perform in areas in which UNHCR is engaged in, preparing to engage in, or

disengaging from any humanitarian or similar operations, any delays or failure to perform such obligations

arising from or relating to harsh conditions within such areas, or to any incidents of civil unrest occurring in

such areas, shall not, in and of itself, constitute force majeure under the Contract.

15. TERMINATION:

15.1 Either Party may terminate the Contract for cause, in whole or in part, upon thirty (30) day’s notice, in writing,

to the other Party. The initiation of conciliation or arbitral proceedings in accordance with Article 18

“Settlement of Disputes,” below, shall not be deemed to be a “cause” for or otherwise to be in itself a

termination of the Contract.

15.2 UNHCR may terminate the Contract at any time by providing written notice to the Contractor in any case in

which the mandate of UNHCR applicable to the performance of the Contract or the funding of UNHCR

applicable to the Contract is curtailed or terminated, whether in whole or in part. In addition, unless otherwise

provided by the Contract, upon sixty (60) day’s advance written notice to the Contractor, UNHCR may

terminate the Contract without having to provide any justification therefor.

15.3 In the event of any termination of the Contract, upon receipt of notice of termination that has been issued by

UNHCR, the Contractor shall, except as may be directed by UNHCR in the notice of termination or otherwise

in writing:

15.3.1 take immediate steps to bring the performance of any obligations under the Contract to a close in a

prompt and orderly manner, and in doing so, reduce expenses to a minimum;


15.3.2 refrain from undertaking any further or additional commitments under the Contract as of and

following the date of receipt of such notice;

15.3.3 place no further subcontracts or orders for materials, services, or facilities, except as UNHCR and

the Contractor agree in writing are necessary to complete any portion of the Contract that is not

terminated;

15.3.4 terminate all subcontracts or orders to the extent they relate to the portion of the Contract

terminated;

15.3.5 transfer title and deliver to UNHCR the fabricated or unfabricated parts, work in process,

completed work, supplies, and other material produced or acquired for the portion of the Contract

terminated;

15.3.6 deliver all completed or partially completed plans, drawings, information, and other property that,

if the Contract had been completed, would be required to be furnished to UNHCR thereunder;

15.3.7 complete performance of the work not terminated; and,

15.3.8 take any other action that may be necessary, or that UNHCR may direct in writing, for the

minimization of losses and for the protection and preservation of any property, whether tangible or

intangible, related to the Contract that is in the possession of the Contractor and in which UNHCR

has or may be reasonably expected to acquire an interest.

15.4 In the event of any termination of the Contract, UNHCR shall be entitled to obtain reasonable written

accountings from the Contractor concerning all obligations performed or pending in accordance with the

Contract. In addition, UNHCR shall not be liable to pay the Contractor except for those goods delivered and

services provided to UNHCR in accordance with the requirements of the Contract, but only if such goods or

services were ordered, requested or otherwise provided prior to the Contractor’s receipt of notice of

termination from UNHCR or prior to the Contractor’s tendering of notice of termination to UNHCR.

15.5 UNHCR may, without prejudice to any other right or remedy available to it, terminate the Contract forthwith

in the event that:

15.5.1 the Contractor is adjudged bankrupt, or is liquidated, or becomes insolvent, or applies for a

moratorium or stay on any payment or repayment obligations, or applies to be declared insolvent;

15.5.2 the Contractor is granted a moratorium or a stay, or is declared insolvent;

15.5.3 the Contractor makes an assignment for the benefit of one or more of its creditors;

15.5.4 a receiver is appointed on account of the insolvency of the Contractor;

15.5.5 the Contractor offers a settlement in lieu of bankruptcy or receivership; or,

15.5.6 UNHCR reasonably determines that the Contractor has become subject to a materially adverse

change in its financial condition that threatens to substantially affect the ability of the Contractor

to perform any of its obligations under the Contract.

15.6 Except as prohibited by law, the Contractor shall be bound to compensate UNHCR for all damages and costs,

including, but not limited to, all costs incurred by UNHCR in any legal or non-legal proceedings, as a result of

any of the events specified in Article 15.5, above, and resulting from or relating to a termination of the

Contract, even if the Contractor is adjudged bankrupt, or is granted a moratorium or stay or is declared

insolvent. The Contractor shall immediately inform UNHCR of the occurrence of any of the events specified

in Article 15.5, above, and shall provide UNHCR with any information pertinent thereto.

15.7 The provisions of this Article 15 are without prejudice to any other rights or remedies of UNHCR under the

Contract or otherwise.

16. NON-WAIVER OF RIGHTS: The failure by either Party to exercise any rights available to it, whether under the

Contract or otherwise, shall not be deemed for any purposes to constitute a waiver by the other Party of any such right or

any remedy associated therewith, and shall not relieve the Parties of any of their obligations under the Contract.


17. NON-EXCLUSIVITY: Unless otherwise specified in the Contract, UNHCR shall have no obligation to purchase any

minimum quantities of goods or services from the Contractor, and UNHCR shall have no limitation on its right to obtain

goods or services of the same kind, quality and quantity described in the Contract, from any other source at any time.

18. SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES:

18.1 AMICABLE SETTLEMENT: The Parties shall use their best efforts to amicably settle any dispute,

controversy, or claim arising out of the Contract or the breach, termination, or invalidity thereof. Where the

Parties wish to seek such an amicable settlement through conciliation, the conciliation shall take place in

accordance with the Conciliation Rules then obtaining of the United Nations Commission on International

Trade Law (“UNCITRAL”), or according to such other procedure as may be agreed between the Parties in

writing.

18.2 ARBITRATION: Any dispute, controversy, or claim between the Parties arising out of the Contract or the

breach, termination, or invalidity thereof, unless settled amicably under Article 18.1, above, within sixty (60)

days after receipt by one Party of the other Party’s written request for such amicable settlement, shall be

referred by either Party to arbitration in accordance with the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules then obtaining.

The decisions of the arbitral tribunal shall be based on general principles of international commercial law. The

arbitral tribunal shall be empowered to order the return or destruction of goods or any property, whether

tangible or intangible, or of any confidential information provided under the Contract, order the termination of

the Contract, or order that any other protective measures be taken with respect to the goods, services or any

other property, whether tangible or intangible, or of any confidential information provided under the Contract,

as appropriate, all in accordance with the authority of the arbitral tribunal pursuant to Article 26 (“Interim

Measures of Protection”) and Article 32 (“Form and Effect of the Award”) of the UNCITRAL Arbitration

Rules. The arbitral tribunal shall have no authority to award punitive damages. In addition, unless otherwise

expressly provided in the Contract, the arbitral tribunal shall have no authority to award interest in excess of

the London Inter-Bank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) then prevailing, and any such interest shall be simple interest

only. The Parties shall be bound by any arbitration award rendered as a result of such arbitration as the final

adjudication of any such dispute, controversy, or claim.

19. PRIVILEGES AND IMMUNITIES: Nothing in or relating to the Contract shall be deemed a waiver, express or

implied, of any of the privileges and immunities of the United Nations, including its subsidiary organs or of UNHCR (as

a subsidiary organ of the United Nations).

20. TAX EXEMPTION:

20.1 Article II, Section 7, of the Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the United Nations provides, inter

alia, that the United Nations, including UNHCR as one of its subsidiary organs, is exempt from all direct

taxes, except charges for public utility services, and is exempt from customs restrictions, duties, and charges of

a similar nature in respect of articles imported or exported for its official use. In the event any governmental

authority refuses to recognize the exemptions of UNHCR from such taxes, restrictions, duties, or charges, the

Contractor shall immediately consult with UNHCR to determine a mutually acceptable procedure.

20.2 The Contractor authorizes UNHCR to deduct from the Contractor’s invoices any amount representing such

taxes, duties or charges, unless the Contractor has consulted with UNHCR before the payment thereof and

UNHCR has, in each instance, specifically authorized the Contractor to pay such taxes, duties, or charges

under written protest. In that event, the Contractor shall provide UNHCR with written evidence that payment

of such taxes, duties or charges has been made and appropriately authorized, and UNHCR shall reimburse the

Contractor for any such taxes, duties, or charges so authorized by UNHCR and paid by the Contractor under

written protest.

21. OBSERVANCE OF THE LAW: The Contractor shall comply with all laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations bearing

upon the performance of its obligations under the Contract. In addition, the Contractor shall maintain compliance with

all obligations relating to its registration as a qualified vendor of goods or services to UNHCR, as such obligations are set

forth in vendor registration procedures.

22. MODIFICATIONS:

22.1 The Director of the Division for Emergency and Supply Management, or such other contracting authority as

UNHCR has made known to the Contractor in writing, possesses the authority to agree on behalf of UNHCR

to any modification of or change in the Contract, to a waiver of any of its provisions or to any additional


contractual relationship of any kind with the Contractor. Accordingly, no modification or change in the

Contract shall be valid and enforceable against UNHCR unless provided by a valid written amendment to the

Contract signed by the Contractor and the Director of the Division for Emergency and Supply Management or

such other contracting authority.

22.2 If the Contract shall be extended for additional periods in accordance with the terms and conditions of the

Contract, the terms and conditions applicable to any such extended term of the Contract shall be the same

terms and conditions as set forth in the Contract, unless the Parties shall have agreed otherwise pursuant to a

valid amendment concluded in accordance with Article 22.1, above.

22.3 The terms or conditions of any supplemental undertakings, licenses, or other forms of agreement concerning

any goods or services provided under the Contract shall not be valid and enforceable against UNHCR nor in

any way shall constitute an agreement by UNHCR thereto unless any such undertakings, licenses or other

forms are the subject of a valid amendment concluded in accordance with Article 22.1, above.

23. AUDITS AND INVESTIGATIONS:

23.1 Each invoice paid by UNHCR shall be subject to a post-payment audit by auditors, whether internal or

external, of UNHCR or by other authorized and qualified agents of UNHCR at any time during the term of the

Contract and for a period of two (2) years following the expiration or prior termination of the Contract.

UNHCR shall be entitled to a refund from the Contractor for any amounts shown by such audits to have been

paid by UNHCR other than in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Contract.

23.2 The Contractor acknowledges and agrees that, from time to time, UNHCR may conduct investigations relating

to any aspect of the Contract or the award thereof, the obligations performed under the Contract, and the

operations of the Contractor generally relating to performance of the Contract. The right of UNHCR to

conduct an investigation and the Contractor’s obligation to comply with such an investigation shall not lapse

upon expiration or prior termination of the Contract. The Contractor shall provide its full and timely

cooperation with any such inspections, post-payment audits or investigations. Such cooperation shall include,

but shall not be limited to, the Contractor’s obligation to make available its personnel and any relevant

documentation for such purposes at reasonable times and on reasonable conditions and to grant to UNHCR

access to the Contractor’s premises at reasonable times and on reasonable conditions in connection with such

access to the Contractor’s personnel and relevant documentation. The Contractor shall require its agents,

including, but not limited to, the Contractor’s attorneys, accountants or other advisers, to reasonably cooperate

with any inspections, post-payment audits or investigations carried out by UNHCR hereunder.

24. LIMITATION ON ACTIONS:

24.1 Except with respect to any indemnification obligations in Article 7, above, or as are otherwise set forth in the

Contract, any arbitral proceedings in accordance with Article 18.2, above, arising out of the Contract must be

commenced within three years after the cause of action has accrued.

24.2 The Parties further acknowledge and agree that, for these purposes, a cause of action shall accrue when the

breach actually occurs, or, in the case of latent defects, when the injured Party knew or should have known all

of the essential elements of the cause of action, or in the case of a breach of warranty, when tender of delivery

is made, except that, if a warranty extends to future performance of the goods or any process or system and the

discovery of the breach consequently must await the time when such goods or other process or system is ready

to perform in accordance with the requirements of the Contract, the cause of action accrues when such time of

future performance actually begins.

25. CHILD LABOR: The Contractor represents and warrants that neither it, its parent entities (if any), nor any of the

Contractor’s subsidiary or affiliated entities (if any), is engaged in any practice inconsistent with the rights set forth in

the Convention on the Rights of the Child, including Article 32 thereof, which, inter alia, requires that a child shall be

protected from performing any work that is likely to be hazardous or to interfere with the child’s education, or to be

harmful to the child’s health or physical, mental, spiritual, moral, or social development. The Contractor acknowledges

and agrees that the provisions hereof constitute an essential term of the Contract and that any breach of this

representation and warranty shall entitle UNHCR to terminate the Contract immediately upon notice to the Contractor,

without any liability for termination charges or any other liability of any kind.

26. MINES: The Contractor warrants and represents that neither it, its parent entities (if any), nor any of the Contractor’s

subsidiaries or affiliated entities (if any), is engaged in the sale or manufacture of anti-personnel mines or components


utilized in the manufacture of anti-personnel mines. The Contractor acknowledges and agrees that the provisions hereof

constitute an essential term of the Contract and that any breach of this representation and warranty shall entitle UNHCR

to terminate the Contract immediately upon notice to the Contractor, without any liability for termination charges or any

other liability of any kind.

27. SEXUAL EXPLOITATION:

27.1 The Contractor shall take all appropriate measures to prevent sexual exploitation or abuse of anyone by its

employees or any other persons engaged and controlled by the Contractor to perform any services under the

Contract. For these purposes, sexual activity with any person less than eighteen years of age, regardless of any

laws relating to consent, shall constitute the sexual exploitation and abuse of such person. In addition, the

Contractor shall refrain from, and shall take all reasonable and appropriate measures to prohibit its employees

or other persons engaged and controlled by it from exchanging any money, goods, services, or other things of

value, for sexual favors or activities, or from engaging any sexual activities that are exploitive or degrading to

any person. The Contractor acknowledges and agrees that the provisions hereof constitute an essential term of

the Contract and that any breach of these provisions shall entitle UNHCR to terminate the Contract

immediately upon notice to the Contractor, without any liability for termination charges or any other liability

of any kind.

27.2 UNHCR shall not apply the foregoing standard relating to age in any case in which the Contractor’s personnel

or any other person who may be engaged by the Contractor to perform any services under the Contract is

married to the person less than the age of eighteen years with whom sexual activity has occurred and in which

such marriage is recognized as valid under the laws of the country of citizenship of such Contractor’s

personnel or such other person who may be engaged by the Contractor to perform any services under the

Contract.

28. EXPLOITATION AND ABUSE OF REFUGEES AND OTHER PERSONS OF CONCERN TO UNHCR: The

Contractor warrants that it has instructed its personnel to refrain from any conduct that would adversely reflect on

UNHCR and/or the United Nations and from any activity which is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the

United Nations or the mandate of UNHCR to ensure the protection of refugees and other persons of concern to UNHCR.

The Contractor hereby undertakes all possible measures to prevent its personnel from exploiting and abusing refugees

and other persons of concern to UNHCR. The failure of the Contractor to investigate allegations of exploitation and

abuse against its personnel or related to its activities or to take corrective action when exploitation or abuse has occurred,

shall entitle UNHCR to terminate the Contract immediately upon notice to the Contractor, at no cost to UNHCR.

29. PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS: UNHCR shall, on the fulfillment of the delivery terms, unless otherwise provided in

the Contract or purchase order, make payment by bank transfer within thirty days of receipt of the Contractor’s invoice

for the goods and copies of any other documentation specified in the Contract. Payment against the invoice referred to

above will reflect any discount shown under the payment terms agreed among the parties, provided payment is made

within the period required by such payment terms. The prices shown in the Contract or the purchase order may not be

increased except by express written agreement of UNHCR. Documents are to be sent to the address indicated in the

Contract or purchase order.

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UNHCR VENDOR REGISTRATION FORM – (Rev. Feb 10)

Section 1: Company Details and General Information

1. Name of Company: 2. Street Address: 3. P.O. Box and Mailing Address: Postal Code: City: Country: 4. Tel: 5. Fax: 6. Email: 7. WWW Address: 8. Contact Name and Title: 9. Email: 10. Parent Company (Full legal / officially registered company name): 11. Subsidiaries, Associates - name, city, country (attach a List if necessary): 12. International Offices/Representation (Countries where the Company has local Offices/Representation): 13. Type of Business (Mark one only): Corporate/ Limited: Partnership: Other (specify): 14. Nature of Business: Manufacturer: Authorised Agent: Trader: Consulting Company: Other (specify): 15. Year Established: 16. Number of Full-time Employees: 17. Licence no./State where registered: 18. VAT No./Tax I.D: 19. Technical Documents available in: English French Spanish Russian Arabic Chinese Other (specify) _________________ 20. Working Languages: English French Spanish Russian Arabic Chinese Other (specify) _________________

Section 2: Banking Information

21. Bank Name: 22. Branch Name: 23. Branch Address: 24. Tel. number:

25. Fax number:

26. Bank Account Number: 27. Account Name: 28. Account currency: 29. Swift/Bank Identifier Code (BIC): 30. International Bank Account Number (IBAN): 31. Routing Bank details (if applicable): full details to be provided as per above If multiple bank accounts exist that may be relevant to UNHCR, please provide details for each account.

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Section 3: Technical Capability and Information on Goods / Services Offered 32.. Quality Assurance Certification (e.g. ISO 9000 or Equivalent) (please provide a Copy of your latest Certificate): 33. For Goods only, do those offered for supply conform to National/International Quality Standards? Yes No 34. List below up to a maximum of ten (10) of your core Goods/Services offered: Description (one Line for each Item) National/International Quality Standard to which Item conforms

Section 4: Experience

35. Annual Value of Total Sales for the last 3 Years: Year ______: USD___________ Year ______: USD___________ Year ______: USD___________ 36. Annual Value of Export Sales for the last 3 Years: Year ______: USD___________ Year ______: USD___________ Year ______: USD___________ 37. If available, please provide a copy of the company's latest annual or audited Financial Report. Please note that the latest audited financial report

may be requested in case of a contract with UNHCR. Do you have outstanding bankruptcy, judgment or pending legal action that could impair operating as a going concern? Yes No

If available, please provide Credit Rating by Dun and Bradstreet or equivalent:

38. Recent Contracts with the UN and/or other International Aid Organizations: Organization: Value: Year: Goods/Services Supplied: Destination: USD ________________________ _ USD ________________________ USD ________________________ USD ________________________ 39. To which Countries has your Company exported and/or managed Projects over the last 3 Years?

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Section 5: UN Global Compact Initiative 40. Is your company aware of the UN Secretary General‟s Global Compact initiative, which can be viewed at http://www.unglobalcompact.org? Yes No If yes, have you signed up to this initiative or are you going to sign up to? Please state:

Section 6: Environment 41. Does your Company have a written Statement of its Environmental Policy? (If yes, please attach a Copy) Yes No 42. Write down the name, qualification and contact details of your company‟s environmental focal point. Name: ______________________ Qualification: ____________ Telephone: ______________________ Email: _________________ 43. Does your organisation hold any accreditation such as ISO 14001 related to the environment? Yes No If yes, please attach a copy.

Section 7: Anti Personnel Mines

44. By signing this VRF, potential vendor warrants and represents that neither it, its parent entities (if any), nor any of its subsidiary

or affiliated entities (if any) is engaged in the sale or manufacture, either directly or indirectly, of anti-personnel mines or any components produced primarily for the operation thereof. Please confirm by answering Yes or No below. Yes No Any breach of this clause may lead to the termination of all contracts your Company may have with UNHCR and removal from the approved vendor database.

Section 8: Child Labour 45. By signing this VRF, potential vendor warrants and represents that it is not engaged in any practice inconsistent with the Rights set forth in the Convention on the Rights of Child which requires that a child shall be protected from performing any work that is likely to be hazardous or to interfere with the child‟s education or to be harmful to the child‟s health and physical, mental, spiritual, moral or social development. Do you agree with this? Yes No Any breach of this clause may result in the termination of all contracts your Company may have with UNHCR and removal from the approved vendor database.

Section 9: Official not to benefit

46. By signing this VRF, potential vendors confirm that they have read, understood and will comply with the UNHCR policy on the “zero tolerance” that strictly prohibits the acceptance of any type of gift and/or hospitality by UN staff members participating in the procurement process. Please confirm. Yes No Any breach of this clause may lead to the termination of all contracts your Company may have with UNHCR and removal from the approved vendor database.

Section 10: Others 47. Please list any Disputes your Company has been involved in with UN Organizations over the last 3 Years: 48. List any National or International Trade or Professional Organizations of which your Company is a Member.

49. Is your company already registered with the United Nations Global Marketplace (UNGM)? If so, please provide registration number.

50. Certification: I, the undersigned, hereby accept the UNHCR General Conditions, a copy of which has been provided to me, and warrant that the information

provided in this form is correct and, in the event of changes, details will be provided as soon as possible:

51. Self Declaration: I, the undersigned, declare that: (a) Our company is not involved in any fraudulent or corrupt activities and has not been in the past, and is not currently under any investigation for

any such activities which would render our company unsuitable for business dealing with UNHCR. (b) Our company is not on, or associated with a company or individual, groups, undertakings and entities that are on the consolidated list

established and maintained by the committee established by the UN Resolution No. 1267 (www.un.org/sc/committees/1267/consolist.html). (c) Our company is not on, or associated with a company or individual that are subject to the list of Independent Inquiry Committee into United

Nations Oil-for-food programme (www.iic-offp.org). (d) Our company is not currently removed, invalidated or suspended by any other UN Headquarters, or Field Offices or any other UN Agencies

(including the World Bank) Name: Functional Title: Signature: Date:

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Please mail completed form to*:

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

Supply Management Service HQSF00

Chief, Procurement & Contracts Section

Ipoly utca 5a/b/c

1133 Budapest

Hungary

*Registration form to be returned to the relevant UNHCR Office

Companies that are registered with UNHCR and that have no purchase history over three years shall beinactivated. UNHCR may require new

registration documentation from suppliers in case new business opportunity appears.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETION

The form should be typewritten in uppercase and completed clearly and accurately ensuring that all questions are answered. The numbers below correspond to item numbers on the registration form: Section 1:

1. Full name of company.

2. Full street address.

3. Full mailing address (including P.O. Box, if any).

4. Telephone number, including correct country and area codes.

5. Fax number, including country and area codes.

6. Email address.

7. WWW Address.

8. Provide name of person (including title) or department to whom correspondence should be addressed.

9. Provide email address of contact person.

10. Full legal name of parent company, if any.

11. Please provide, on a separate sheet if necessary, names and addresses of all subsidiaries & associates if any.

12. Please provide countries where the company has local offices or representation.

13. Please tick one box. If other; please specify.

14. Please tick one box. If other; please specify. If the company is a manufacturer of some products and a trader/agent of others which they do not manufacture, both boxes should be ticked.

15. Indicate the year in which the organization was established under the name shown in Item 1.

16. Indicate the total number of full-time personnel in the company.

17. Provide the license number under which the company is registered, or the State where it is registered.

18. Provide the VAT number or Tax I.D. of the company.

19. Please tick the boxes for which languages the company is able to provide technical documents. Please specify other languages.

20. Please tick the boxes for which languages the company is able to work in. Please specify other languages.

Section 2:

21. Full name of bank.

22. Name of branch.

23. Address where branch is located.

24. Telephone number, including correct country and area codes.

25. Fax number, including country and area codes.

26. Number of the company account.

27. Name in which the account is held (important: tis should be the company name).

28. Currency of the account.

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29. Swift code for the account.

30. International Bank Account Number (IBAN).

31. Should a routing be required for international payments, please provide full details of intermediate bank(s).

Section 3:

32. List any Quality Assurance Certificates (e.g. ISO 9000 series) that have been issued to your company and provide a copy of the latest certificates.

33. Indicate whether the company's products conform to national/international standards. If yes please attach copies of the certificates.

34. Please list up to 10 of the core goods/services offered. For each item, list the National/International Quality Standard to which it conforms.

Section 4:

35. Provide the total annual sales for the organization for the last 3 financial years in USD.

36. Provide the total export sales for the organization for the last 3 financial years in USD. 37. Please provide a copy of your most recent annual report or audited financial report. Please tick „yes‟ or „no‟ to reflect whether your company has

any outstanding bankruptcy, judgment or pending legal action that could impair operating as a going concern? If available, provide a rating by Dun and Bradstreet or equivalent (specify which).

38. Enter the name(s) of UN organizations which your company has dealt with recently. Provide the value and the year of the contract, the goods/services supplied and the country of destination of each contract. If you have had more than 5 of such contracts, please attach a separate sheet indicating the others. Documentary evidence of such contracts may be required, e.g. copies of purchase orders.

39. List export markets, in particular, all developing countries to which your company has exported over the last 3 years.

Section 5:

40. Please confirm if your company is aware of the UN Global Compact Initiatives – ten universally accepted principles of Human Rights, Labour, Environment and Anti-Corruption – by marking Yes or No. Also, please state if you have signed up to this initiative or you intend to do so.

Section 5:

41. The Earth Summit, held in Rio de Janeiro in 1992, emphasised the necessity to protect and renew the earth's limited resources. Agenda 21 was adopted by 178 governments and lays an emphasis for the UN to exercise leadership, i.e. towards promoting environmental sensitive procurement policies for goods and services. Please indicate whether your company has a written statement of its Environmental Policy and, if so, please provide a copy.

42. Provide the name, qualification and contact details (e-mail and telephone) of your environmental focal point.

43. Please indicate if your organisation holds any accreditation such as ISO 14001 related to the environment. If so, please enclose copies of such certification.

Section 7:

44. UNHCR expects all suppliers with whom it does business with to obey with the non-engagement in the sale or manufacture of anti-personnel mines or components utilized in the manufacture of anti-personnel mines. Please mark yes if you are in agreement and no if otherwise.

Section 8:

45. UNHCR expects all suppliers with whom it does business with to obey with the non-engagement in any practice inconsistent with the rights set forth in the Convention on the Rights of the Child, the International Labour Organization (ILO) Minimum Age Convention or the Prohibition and Immediate Elimination of the Worst Forms of Child Labour Convention. Please mark yes if you are in agreement and no if otherwise.

Section 9:

46. Official benefits: UNHCR adopted “zero tolerance” policy that strictly prohibits the acceptance of any type of gift and/or hospitality by UN staff members participating in the procurement process. Please confirm your acceptance by answering Yes or No if otherwise.

Section 10:

47. List all disputes with UN organizations which your organization has been involved in over the last 3 years. If more space is required, please use a separate sheet.

48. Provide details of all national and international trade or professional organizations to which your company belongs.

49. UNHCR accepts UNGM-registered companies into its database, subject to submitting a hardcopy of a complete set of vendor registration form with necessary attachments. The registration number provided by UNGM should be given.

50. Please read carefully the enclosed UNHCR General Term and Conditions, as signing of the form signifies acceptance. The form should be signed by the person completing it and their name and title should be typed, along with the date.

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51. Please sign a self declaration stating that:

(a) Your company is not involved in any fraudulent and corrupt activities and has not been in the past, and is not currently under any investigation for such activities which would render your company unsuitable for business dealing with UNHCR.

(b) Your company is not on, or associated with a company or individual, groups, undertakings and entities that are on the consolidated list established and maintained by the committee established by the UN Resolution No. 1267 (www.un.org/sc/committees/1267/consolist.html)

(c) Your company is not on, or associated with a company or individual that are subject to the list of Independent Inquiry Committee into United Nations Oil-for-food programme (www.iic-offp.org)

(d) Your company is not currently removed, invalidated or suspended by the UN Headquarters or any of its field offices or any other UN agency Headquarters or any of their field offices.