Steps

Inform BES/JPOSC HR focal point as soon as possible that the staff member has arrived in the duty station and taken up duty.
(where applicable, confirm arrival of eligible family members.)

Responsible Party

Local HRA / SM’s supervisor / other Agency

Template/Guideline

Explanatory Notes

Local HR Focal point/Supervisor/Other agency must inform the BES/JPOSC HR Focal point that the staff member and eligible family members have arrived at the duty station together with the entry on duty date and the travel dates.

Steps

Authorize payment of assignment grant through memo or voucher.

Responsible Party

BES/JPOSC HR Focal point

Template/Guideline

Explanatory Notes

UNDP staff assigned to a CO duty station:

BES sends a payment authorization to UNDP Country Office. UNDP Country office processes and releases payment. The authorization specifies the amount of the assignment grant lump sum whereas the amount of the DSA entitlement is determined by the UNDP CO.

UNDP staff assigned to a HQ duty station:

BES/JPOSC raises a voucher and sends it for approval to the budget owner.

For staff members who are reassigned to a new duty station, BES/JPOSC may authorize the lump sum of the assignment grant up to three months in advance at the request of the staff member. The payment will be based on the exchange rate and post adjustment rate applicable on the date of payment. The payment will not be adjusted if there are any fluctuations in exchange rate/post adjustment following payment.

Steps

Process payment authorization/Approve voucher.

Responsible Party

Template/Guideline

Explanatory Notes

UNDP country office processes and releases payments through AP voucher. Calculates DSA entitlement using the DSA rate applicable on the day of arrival of the staff member and/or eligible family members. Budget owner approves voucher .

Steps

Exception to waive the recovery of settling in grant lump sum, when the period of service at the duty station is reduced to less than one year.

Responsible Party

Template/Guideline

Explanatory Notes

The BES HR Specialist servicing the region has the authority to grant an exception to waive the proration of the lump sum assignment grant if there are compelling and/or compassionate reasons.