Glossary / Terminology

  • Auditor - Non UNICEF user who reports on an engagement which is assigned to him.

  • AP - action point

  • CSO - Civil Society Organization

  • ICE form - itemized cost estimate

  • IP (Implementing Partner) - a CSO that receives resources from UNICEF for the implementation of a programme document or small-scale funding agreement.

  • FACE - Funding Authorization and Certification of Expenditures. FACE form is used to request cash transfers, report on expenditures and certify expenditures. FACE is used for all types of fund transfers; Cash Advance/Direct cash transfers, direct payments and reimbursements.

  • FAM - Financial Assurance Module

  • LTA - Long terms agreement

  • MA - Micro Assessment

  • PO - Purchase Order

  • SC - Spot Check

  • SOE - State Of Emergency

  • UI - user interface

  • UNICEF Focal Point (FAM) - UNICEF Focal Point is a staff member who can create an engagement and action point with the Financial Assurance Module.

  • UNICEF User (FAM) - UNICEF User is a staff member or individual consultant who has a view-only capability to the Financial Assurance Module but cannot create an engagement.

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