programme support division programme support division (psd) briefing to the cpr 17 september 2007
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Programme Support Division
PROGRAMME SUPPORT DIVISION (PSD)
Briefing to the CPR
17 September 2007
Programme Support Division
Mission Statement
To provide overall direction, guidance and administration on the allocation and management of UN-Habitat resources coordinating and developing the programme of work and
budget ensuring sound financial and administrative management providing efficient and effective programme support
services in accordance with the UN rules and regulations.
Programme Support Division
Core Functions Ensuring that UN-Habitat utilizes effective planning practices and
procedures and keeping them under constant review; Ensuring the sound financial and administrative management of
UNHabitat, Ensuring the proper servicing of funding partners and compliance
with agreements; Providing overall direction and guidance on the allocation and
management of resources within the Programme and to the Divisions and Branches through the respective PMOs;
Taking responsibility for UN-Habitat support services, keeping them under constant review and initiating changes as appropriate;
Liaising with the United Nations Office at Nairobi on the efficient delivery of administrative services to UN-Habitat.
Programme Support Division
Organizational Structure
Organizational Management &
Oversight
DIRECTOR
Special Assistant
Programme Support (Headquarters/ Regional/Field)
PROGRAMME COORDINATION
UNIT
MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SECTION
LEGAL UNIT
HR Liaison
Office
Budget & Contributions
Financial & Admin
Management
PROGRAMME SUPPORT SECTION
Programme Support Division
Key Staff Members
Antoine King, Director; Provide Overall Direction and Management
Felista Ondari, Acting Chief, Management Support Unit; Overall Management of core resources
• Lars Ludvigsen, HR Liaison Officer; – Staff planning, recruitment and training
• Sandor Frigyik, Program Management Officer;– Financial and administrative support
• Fuaad Alkizim, Budget & IT Officer;– Budget and contributions support
Dorothy Mutizwa-Mangiza, Programme Planning and Coordination Officer; Coordination of strategic framework and work program
Sandra Baffoe-Bonnie, Legal Officer; Legal advise, legal instruments and agreements
Programme Support Division
UN-Habitat Sources of Funding
Regular BudgetApproval by the General Assembly, Funded from the United Nations assessed contributions from member states
Foundation BudgetApproval by the Governing Council, Funding through voluntary contributions by donor countries
• General purpose contributions are non-earmarked contributions from Governments to support the implementation of the approved UN-Habitat work programme
• Special purpose contributions are earmarked contributions from Governments and other donors for the implementation of specific activities.
Technical CooperationApproval by the UN-Habitat Executive Director,Funding through earmarked resources from Governments and other donors for the
implementation of specific technical country level activities.
Programme Support Division
Trend in contributions received 2005-2007
Amount in millions of US$
Received Projected Percentage
Year 2005 2006 2007 2007
Regular Budget
8.7 9.4 9.9 7%
General Purpose
10.5 10.1 12.5 8%
Special Purpose
36.5 44.5 49.0 33%
Technical cooperation
77.8 71.3 78.4 52%
Total
133.5
135.3
149.8 100%
Programme Support Division
Top 10 Contributors to UN-Habitat 2005-2006
2005 2006
US$ 133,651,719 US$ 135,474,836
Country % Country %
1 Italy 14 1 Sweden 12
2 Netherlands 10 2 Netherlands 10
3 Norway 7 3 Canada 8
4 UN Regular Budget 7 4 Norway 8
5 Japan 4 5 European Union 7
6 Sweden 3 6 UN Regular Budget 7
7 European Union 3 7 United Kingdom 3
8 United Kingdom 3 8 Afghanistan 2
9 Germany 1 9 Italy 1
10 Libyan Arab Jamahiriya 1 10 Switzerland 1
Others 48 Others 40
Programme Support Division
UN-Habitat Budget2008-2009
Amount in millions of US$
2008-2009 MTSIP 2008-2009
Total
Regular Budget 18.9 18.9
Foundation
General Purpose 32.8 15.0 47.8
Special Purpose 72.9 72.9
Total 105.7 15.0 120.7
Technical Cooperation 121.4 121.4
Total Expenditure 246.0 15.0 261.0
Budget approved during the 21st Session of the Governing Council