> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://unicef.gitbook.io/unpp/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://unicef.gitbook.io/unpp/agencies/partner-verification.md). # Partner Verification ## Overview UN agencies conduct Partner Verification (due diligence) to review a CSO’s self-reported profile data, and perform an internet search/consultation of other sources. User, with appropriate permissions (UN HQ Editor, Editor Advanced) can run new Verification at any time, from a Partner's detailed page. Button is placed in a header, under the menu located in the top right of the page. ### Key Functionality & Controls | Ability to automatically mark a CSO’s profile as “Pending Verification” by default upon entry into the portal. | | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Ability to have automated periodic scans of a CSO and its key staff against the UN Security Council sanctions list on the following profile fields: • Organization Name •Alias • Former Legal Name • First + Last Name of Head of Organization • Board Members • Authorized Officials | | Ability to view potential matches on the UN Security Council Sanctions List and indicate if the organization or individual is ‘Not a true Match’ or a ‘Confirmed Match’. | | Ability to ensure that the name of a CSO is not flagged in subsequent scans if the potential match on the UN Sanctions list was manually determined to be ‘Not a true match’. | | Ability to review a CSO’s profile and mark the status of the profile as “Verified” if the CSO meets the verification requirements and “Unverified” if the CSO does not meet the verification requirements. | | Ability to automatically show if a CSO has an observation or risk flag against its profile, and the content of the observation during verification. | | Ability to review details of current and past verifications made to a CSO’s profile. | | Ability to view the date a CSO was verified, the name and agency of the person who performed the verification. | | Ability to notify agency user when a CSO’s profile was verified more than 5 years ago. | | Ability to restrict verification to advanced editor and HQ editor roles. | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Ability to restrict the user from verifying a CSO if the profile is incomplete. | | Ability to restrict verification if there is a potential match of the organization’s name or key personnel on the UN Security Council Sanctions List. | | Ability to restrict verification of INGO HQ’s to HQ editor. | | Ability to restrict verifying the CO of INGOs if the HQ profile has status ‘pending verification’ or ‘unverified’ and/or has a red risk flag. | | Ability to restrict verifying a CSO with a red risk flag. | | Ability to restrict viewing comments on a verification to advanced editor and HQ editor roles. | | Ability to prompt user to confirm verification prior to changing verification status. | | Ability to generate a report on the verification status of CSOs. | | Ability to compare how many CSOs in the portal have been verified. | ### Restrictions * UN HQ users can verify INGO HQ profiles. A verification performed by one UN HQ will be accepted by all other agencies. * CSO can only be verified if their profile is complete. * INGO COs cannot be verified if the HQ profile has not been verified. > **without new tab** ## Viewing Verifications User can view Verifications from Overview tab: ![Verification statuses](/files/-LACspyje3xhUe1NgMxl) When view details button is clicked, the following modal with details will appear: ![Verification details](/files/-LACt1TLug40pDCjyuTI) ## Adding new verification To conduct new Verification, users need to answer to the questions in the form, that is open in a modal window. ![Add new verification button](/files/-LACtNgGE5cxnUQmHorf) Verification form contains five questions. ![Verify Partner's profile - modal window](/files/-LACtRb3qv2VwyhxAxMV) If user chooses respectively: 3x "yes" and 2x "no" partner's profile will be Verified. Otherwise - Unverified. When Verify button is clicked, one of the following modal windows will be shown: ![Verification status - Verified](/files/-LACukIgP34UodDfv51q) ![Verification status - Unverified](/files/-LACuq89zmhmJfUgebXp) > **with new Verification tab** ## Viewing Verifications User with appropriate permissions can view Verifications from Verifications tab: ![Verification tab](/files/-LACvL9_rIC1TQ26zWoo) Each row is expandable and shows verification details. Table provides also information about Verification date and person who conducted this verification. ## Adding new Verification Adding new verification is possible from header: ![Verify button in header](/files/-LACw24loWWouDg-e9kD) To conduct new Verification, users need to answer to the questions in the form, that is open in a modal window. Modal should contain a link to Partner's profile, which will be opened in a separate browser window. The Observations details (information about risk flags) will also be provided, so the users could check if any risk flags were added to the profile. To save a modal, users will need to mark a checkbox, to confirm they want to perform the action. ![Verify Partner's Organization Profile](/files/-LACwfsBjrEwOHa1H4Wt) ![Verify Partner's Profile - flags details open](/files/-LACwnO6TT8Ccsct0lzJ) ![Checkbox in modal window - unchecked](/files/-LACwuKHFEiEqDWvuJfb) ![Checkbox in modal window - error when verify without checkbox](/files/-LACx0ECjeL3bz8fYuPW) ![Checkbox in modal window - checked](/files/-LACxC6c8UHDwgb6In4o) If user chooses respectively: 3x "yes" and 2x "no" partner's profile will be Verified. Otherwise - Unverified. When Verify button is clicked, one of the following modal windows will be shown: ![Verification status - Verified](/files/-LACy-7msXL9d0EYjt2I) ![Verification status - Unverified](/files/-LACy3jG1Nrm7MExvUMo) **Available statuses of verification**: Pending, Verified, Unverified.