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