ANNEX II - UNOPS

5.1. Office Accommodation.
UNOPS will make every effort to provide suitable office space for the Contractor(s) co-located with
UNOPS in high-risk areas of operations. Such office accommodation could be within UNOPS
regional/provincial offices. In the event that suitable office space cannot be provided, the Consultant
will be reimbursed for office accommodation of a similar standard at the discretion of UNOPS.
Necessary office equipment and furniture will be provided by UNOPS or the costs thereof
reimbursed at UNOPS’ discretion.
5.2. IT and Communications.
UNOPS will provide the necessary IT and computer support for Contractor(s) deployed in execution
of UNOPS projects. This would ordinarily include laptop computers, internet connection in the office
(wherever possible), access to shared network printers and networked file backup and data storage.
In the event that Contractor(s) want to use their personal devices in UNOPS established premises, it
may only be connected to the UNOPS network after being fully tested and accepted by respective
UNOPS IT Department following the removal of administrative rights on the device.
UNOPS will provide the Contractors with communication support for work-related purposes, to
include, as necessary, all HF/VHF radio and mobile/satellite telephone support. Mobile/Satellite
phones will have pre-paid sim-cards only. Scratch cards for mobile/satellite phones will be provided
only for the authorized limit, defined by the respective UNOPS Project Manager.
5.3. Transportation services.
Duty related ground transportation services within the Country of Services will be provided by
UNOPS wherever available. Generally, non-armoured vehicles are used in the majority of locations.
Where security risks are very high, UNOPS will provide armoured and/or tactical vehicles as
available. In the event that suitable vehicles cannot be provided due to non-availability, as
determined by UNOPS, the Consultant will at the discretion of UNOPS be reimbursed for the rental
of vehicles of a similar standard.
Where deemed necessary, i.e. where a vehicle with driver cannot be provided, the Contractor may be
assigned a vehicle for official use only with no driver upon:
Prior explicit approval by the Director of Operations Centre
Passing of UNOPS driving test and receipt of UNOPS Driving permits;
Adherence to UNOPS policies on use of vehicles (appropriate records keeping according to
vehicle’s logbook, follow up on regular and/or ad-hoc maintenance requirements for the
assigned vehicle);
Duty-related air transport within the Country of Services is either provided by UNOPS or UN
Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS) at UNOPS expense. In the event that suitable UN airtransportation
cannot be provided due to non-availability, as determined by UNOPS, the Consultant
shall at the discretion of UNOPS be reimbursed for air-transportation.
The Contractors will have to sign “General Release from Liability on Account of Use of UNOPS
Transport” form prior using any means of transport provided by UNOPS.
5.4. Interpreters, if required.
5.5. Petty cash and operational advances, as may be necessary for the performance of Contractor’s duties
from time to time.
5.6. Access to UN medical facilities closest to the Contractor(s) duty station, if required.
Title to any equipment, including, but not limited to, vehicles, and supplies that may be furnished by UNOPS
to the Consultant shall rest with UNOPS and any such equipment shall be returned to UNOPS at the
conclusion of the Call-Off Contract, when no longer needed by the Consultant, or at UNOPS' request. Such
equipment, when returned to UNOPS, shall be in the same condition as when delivered to the Consultant,
subject to normal wear and tear. The Consultant shall be liable to compensate UNOPS for equipment
damaged or degraded beyond normal wear and tear.
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