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Focal Point

James Hanneman

Effective Date

13/03/2018

Planned Review Date

31/12/2023

Version

2.0

Latest updates

January 09, 2023 - The procedures have been updated to reflect UNDP's transition to its new cloud-based management platform Quantum in January 2023, replacing its previous ATLAS system.

March 28, 2018 - A clause was added under [Paragraph 7(h)] regarding job classification to require re-classification if changes are made to more than two functions listed in the job description, while the grade level remains the same. These changes must concern the position’s main functions and levels of accountability and responsibility, not the specific duties/tasks and expected results.

Links to the Annex I-III templates are available on page three. (UNDP Job Description, UNDP Job Description Explanatory Note and Reque

January 09, 2023 - The procedures have been updated to reflect UNDP's transition to its new cloud-based management platform Quantum in January 2023, replacing its previous ATLAS system.

March 28, 2018 - A clause was added under [Paragraph 7(h)] regarding job classification to require re-classification if changes are made to more than two functions listed in the job description, while the grade level remains the same. These changes must concern the position’s main functions and levels of accountability and responsibility, not the specific duties/tasks and expected results.

Links to the Annex I-III templates are available on page three. (UNDP Job Description, UNDP Job Description Explanatory Note and Request for Classification).

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1

Steps

Preparation of the job description

Responsible Party

Hiring unit

Template/Guideline

Explanatory Notes

The job description is typically prepared by the supervisor, with the assistance of the human resources staff using the standard UNDP job description template.

2

Steps

Classification of the post

Responsible Party

HR staff,

deputy resident representative / deputy country director,

Operations Manager

Template/Guideline

Explanatory Notes

The position is classified by human resources staff and certified by the deputy resident representative/deputy country director or operations manager;
Prior to classification, all positions require a position number and budget to cover the expenses of the position. For core positions, position numbers are allocated by UNDP headquarters; for extra-budgetary positions, position numbers are created by the country office.

3

Steps

Review of the classification package by the Local Corporate Review Panel (CRP)

Responsible Party

CRP

Template/Guideline

Explanatory Notes

Classification documents are submitted to the CRP, which reviews the classification package, examines the completeness of the submission (noting things such as the adequacy of the job description, supporting documentation, respect for due process regarding classification) and makes recommendations to the resident representative

4

Steps

Approval of classifications

Responsible Party

Resident Representative

Template/Guideline

Explanatory Notes

Classification recommendations are approved by the resident representative. The following documents should be submitted to the CRP and resident representative:

Note to the file on classification with the detailed justification for the revision in grading, comparison of previous duties/revised duties (for re-classifications) and detailed explanation of the process and tools/standards used (for all classifications) signed by the human resources staff and deputy resident representative/deputy country director or operations manager;
The classification form/ summary (classification template for general service category) signed by the human resources staff and deputy resident representative/deputy country director or operations manager. Classification summary for professional positions should be printed out from the online job evaluation system. Classification forms are not necessary if the job description coincides with the pre-classified generic job description;
An updated job description;
An up-to-date organizational chart showing the placement of the position in question and other positions affected by the proposed classification. The organizational chart should include job code titles, position numbers, grade levels, source of fund (optional), and type of contract;
Previous organizational chart (if classification is based on reorganization);
Recommendation of the CRP (to be submitted to the resident representative).
Documents pertaining to the classification should be maintained on file, in the HR unit, with each delegated classification decision for monitoring/audit purposes;
The resident representative can delegate classification authority to country director, deputy resident representative or deputy country director. Delegation of authority should be done in writing and kept on file for audit purposes.

NOTE: When a review results in a change of the classified level, the new grade of the position is implemented effective the first day of the month following the classification of the post. The effective date of classification is assigned only if the position number and budget are available

1

Steps

Preparation of the job description

Responsible Party

Hiring unit

Template/Guideline

Explanatory Notes

The job description is typically prepared by the supervisor, with the assistance of the human resources staff using the standard UNDP job description template;
All positions require an official position number and budget to cover the expenses of the position.

2

Steps

Classification request submission to GSSC

Responsible Party

Resident Representative,

Head of Office

Template/Guideline

Explanatory Notes

Classification requests are submitted to  the GSSC Classification team, New York. A complete submission consists of the following documents:

A completed request for classification template, which provides justification for classification and contextual information (e.g. description of programme, programme components, complexity, change management process, previous duties/revised duties, how changes in this position affect other positions in the same function, etc.) as well confirmation of funds availability to cover the position in question and position number. The request for classification of positions should be signed by the resident representative or country directors (country offices) or head of department (headquarters);
An updated job description;
An up-to-date organizational chart showing the placement of the position in question and other positions affected by the proposed classification. The organizational chart should include job code titles, position numbers, grade levels, source of fund (optional), type of contract;
Previous organization chart (if the request is based on a reorganization);

Change management materials and documents (if applicable).

3

Steps

Classification of the post

Responsible Party

GSSC Classification Team

Template/Guideline

Explanatory Notes

Upon submission of a request for classification, GSSC Classification team reviews and confirms the completeness of the submission. Should additional material be required or submitted material is unclear, GSSC Classification team advises the submitting office. Only upon confirmation that the submission is complete (i.e. clear and fully documented), will it be considered formally received for classification;
When confirming the receipt of a request for classification, GSSC Classification team establishes a target date for notification of the classification results. This target date normally falls within two weeks of the receipt of the completed submission, which will allow for proper analysis of the request;
In case of a full office review, GSSC Classification team after proper analysis of the submitted documentation will advise the submitting office of a target date. The target date for a full office review usually falls within two to four weeks of the receipt of the completed submission. GSSC Classification team reserves the right to request any additional information necessary for classification;
At the end of the classification process, GSSC Classification team sends a memo with classification results to the requesting business unit;
If a full office restructuring is taking place, the HR business advisor serving the duty station and GSSC Classification team should be informed and involved in the process and agree on the positions that should be reviewed by headquarters. All restructuring information and documentation (new strategy of the country office, restructuring process, methodology, a draft new organizational chart, etc.) should be presented to the HR business partner and GSSC Classification team during the 'aligning structures' phase of the change management process. Final job descriptions, classification decisions done by country offices, request for classification of certain positions by HQ, and the new organizational chart should be submitted to GSSC Classification team for final review and confirmation of levels during the 'optimizing resources' phase of the change management process

4

Steps

Post-classification action

Responsible Party

Requesting office (country office, regional centre / headquarters unit)

Template/Guideline

Explanatory Notes

After notification of classification results, the submitting office has the right to initiate a new classification submission. A new submission should reflect substantive changes in functions for a post that were not a part of an earlier review. It is anticipated that a request for a new classification review would occur only after significant revision of duties, for example, the reorganization of an office. A new submission should normally not occur within 12 months following the completion of an earlier review.

NOTE: When a review results in a change of the classified level, the new grade of the position is implemented effective the first day of the month following the acknowledged receipt of a complete submission. The effective date of classification is assigned only if the position number and budget are available.

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