Dealing with Performance that Is not Fully Satisfactory | United Nations Development Programme

1	Steps Issue the first notification to the supervisee of performance shortcomings and initiate the development of PIP. Record the notification in the on-line PMD tool and upload the PIP	Responsible Party	Template/Guideline See template for the Improvement Performance Plan (PIP) Download	Explanatory Notes The PIP should generally be of at least 3 months, provided sufficient time is available within the supervisee’s contract with UNDP. It should be finalized within 10 working days from the time of the notification.
2	Steps Implement improvement measures	Responsible Party Supervisee	Template/Guideline	Explanatory Notes Supervisee is responsible for participating in relevant discussions and implementing required improvements.
3	Steps Periodically monitor implementation of agreed activities	Responsible Party	Template/Guideline	Explanatory Notes Supervisor is responsible for providing agreed support, having regular performance discussions with the supervisee, and providing guidance.
4	Steps Assess the need for the second PIP	Responsible Party	Template/Guideline	Explanatory Notes
5	Steps Issue the second the notification to superviseeof performance shortcomings and initiative the revision/extension of PIP	Responsible Party	Template/Guideline	Explanatory Notes
6	Steps If improvement in performance is not achieved in line with the established expectations and within the established timeline, make a recommendation to the Head of the Office re: next steps	Responsible Party	Template/Guideline	Explanatory Notes
7	Steps Initiate action in accordance with policy on Separation from Service/Termination of Appointment, in case the recommendation is to separate the staff member from service	Responsible Party Head of Office	Template/Guideline	Explanatory Notes