Article 5 of the VTF Terms of Reference provides that the VTF shall be administered by the ATT Secretariat with the support of the Selection Committee. [...] The VTF is administered by the ATT Secretariat supported by the Selection Committee established in accordance with Article 17.4 (f) of the Treaty and Rule 42 of the Rules of Procedure, to execute the functions set out in the VTF Terms of Reference. [...] The ATT Secretariat is accountable to the Conference of States Parties for the management of the VTF. [...] Consider and decide on submitted project proposals on the basis of the Guidance for the Selection Process as developed by the Selection Committee based on the “The General Principles for Implementation Assistance Projects under the ATT Voluntary Trust Fund” set out in the attachment to the VTF Terms of Reference. [...] The VTF project selection process shall be guided by the VTF Terms of Reference with particular reference to “The General Principles for Implementation Assistance Projects under the ATT Voluntary Trust Fund”, which contains principles for the assessment of eligibility and selection of projects, and the Guidance for the Selection Process approved by the Selection Committee.
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- Geneva 1
- Adopted 15 November 2016 1
- First Amendment September 2018 1
- Second Amendment September 2024 1
- THE ARMS TRADE TREATY VOLUNTARY TRUST FUND VTF ADMINISTRATIVE RULES 2
- References A Arms Trade Treaty Text. B Final Report of the Second Conference of States Parties ATTCSP220165 C VTF Terms of Reference ATTCSP22016WP.3Rev.1 D VTF Tasks and Timeline Document. 2
- INTRODUCTION 2
- VTF Administrative Rules 2
- STRUCTURE OF THE VTF ADMINISTRATIVE RULES 2
- STATUS AND AIM OF THE VTF 3
- PURPOSE OF THE VTF ADMINISTRATIVE RULES 3
- APPLICABILITY OF THE VTF ADMINISTRATIVE RULES 3
- MANAGEMENT OF THE VTF INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS 4
- The Role of the VTF Selection Committee 5
- The Role of the Conference of States Parties 6
- VTF RELATIONSHIP WITH THE ATT MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE 6
- VTFS MOBILISATION OF RESOURCES 6
- RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE VTF AND DONORS 7
- RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE VTF AND BENEFICIARIES 8
- VTFS SELECTION PROCESS 9
- Phase One 10
- For all other project proposals an explanation should be presented why they have not been shortlisted. 10
- Phase Two 10
- STANDARD CONDITIONS OF VTF GRANTS 10
- Duration and Implementation Period 11
- VTF Budget Cap 11
- Projects Co-funding 11
- VTF Grants Payment 11
- Reporting Requirements 11
- Extension of the period for using the funds 12
- Grant Funds Recovery 13
- Funds have not been used within the specified time. 13
- The grant has been used for matters other than the intended purpose. 13
- The recipient has neglected the obligation to report. 13
- The recipient has knowingly submitted incorrect information. 13
- PROCEDURES FOR PROJECTS MONITORING EVALUATION AND AUDITING 13
- Project Monitoring 14
- Verification of Submitted Project Reports. 14
- On-site Monitoring Visits by VTF ATT Secretariat Staff . 14
- Monitoring by Third Party Stakeholder. 14
- Project Evaluation 15
- Relevance Effectiveness Efficiency 15
- Impact 15
- Sustainability 15
- Project Auditing 15
- Costs for Project Monitoring Evaluation and Auditing 16
- VTF CORPORATE AUDITING 16
- ENFORCEMENT OF VTF DECISIONS 16
- FINAL PROVISIONS Reports to the Selection Committee 17
- Reports to Conference of States Parties 17
- VTFs relationship with other Funds 17
- Staff Capacity 17
- Language 17
- Amendment and Review of the Rules 17
