The following entities and individuals have the authority to award contracts.
UNAIDS Executive Director
Has direct delegation of authority from the UN Secretary General.
WHO’s Contract Review Committee (CRC)
Responsible for verifying that the contractors are selected within the procurement procedures and for submitting recommendations for approval for commercial contracts valued US$ 200 000 or more. Submissions to CRC must be cleared by the UNAIDS Procurement Coordinator.
Programme Review Committee (PRC)
Reviews and approves all commercial contracts valued between US$ 100 000–US$ 200 000, and non-commercial contracts valued at US$ 15 000 or more.
Chief Financial Services, Risk Management & Compliance (FRC)
Reviews and approves all commercial contracts valued up to US$ 100 000.