Temporary part-time employment | United Nations Development Programme

1	Step Request for temporary part-time employment	Responsible Party Staff member	Template/Guideline Annex 3 – Temporary Part-Time Employment Costing Sheet	Explanatory Notes Part-time employment requests should be submitted in writing to the staff member’s immediate supervisor and head of office; The request should include the reason for the temporary conversion to part-time employment, a suggested start date and an estimate of how long he/she wishes to work part time.
2	Step Review of request for temporary part-time employment	Responsible Party , Head of Office	Template/Guideline	Explanatory Notes The immediate supervisor and head of office review each request on a case-by-case basis, with particular concern for ensuring adequate staff coverage.
3	Step Discussion within unit/team	Responsible Party	Template/Guideline	Explanatory Notes The unit/team meets to discuss set goals, work objectives and distribution of work.
4	Step Approval	Responsible Party Head of Office	Template/Guideline	Explanatory Notes The head of office decides on requests for temporary part-time employment; Requests to work temporarily on a part-time basis may be approved initially for a minimum of six months and no more than 12 months; Any extension beyond the introductory six months requires the mutual agreement of the Organization and the staff member; Once the request is approved, a copy should be sent to initiate the necessary administrative action (including personal action form) regarding: - International staff stationed outside New York: to the HR associate serving the duty station; - International and local staff stationed in New York: to the HR associate serving the organization unit; and - Local staff stationed outside New York: to the local operations manager.
5	Step Communication of decision to staff member and unit/team	Responsible Party	Template/Guideline	Explanatory Notes The staff member on temporary part-time employment must be made aware that, due to the exigencies of service, he/she may be requested to resume normal working arrangements; Inform HR administrator to permit the appropriate administration of benefits and entitlements.