Request For Proposal for Transcription Services
UNDP is the UN's leading development organization. UNDP/Office of Audit and Investigations (OAI) reports to the Administrator and is responsible for internal audit and investigations services to UNDP and its affiliated entities. OAI provides independent, objective assurance on the effectiveness of risk management and the effectiveness and adequacy of internal controls. OAI also responds to allegations of misconduct by conducting and reporting on investigations.
The Investigation Section of OAI is responsible for conducting investigations into allegations of misconduct, such as mismanagement, fraud, corruption, retaliation on whistleblowers, workplace harassment, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, violation or willful disregard of UNDP regulations, rules, and administrative instructions, that involve UNDP staff, contractors and other applicable persons.
In addition, OAI undertakes proactive investigations in high risk areas that are susceptible to wrongdoings, fraud and corruption.
OAI conducts investigations in accordance with the Uniform Guidelines for Investigations, the UNDP Legal Framework for Addressing Non-Compliance with UN Standards of Conduct, and the OAI Investigation Guidelines.
On occasion, OAI requests transcription services of audio recordings to support ongoing OAI investigations.
Under the supervision of OAI Investigations Manager, the Contractor will be responsible for OAI transcription services into English language.
Interested transcription companies/firms are requested to send back to UNDP an acknowledgement letter confirming
your receipt of this RFP to following email address:
oai.bids@undp.org
Attention: Ms. Ekaterina Berman
Subject: Transcription Services