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Abandonment of Post

Abandonment of Post 1. Abandonment of post is a separation initiated by the staff member other than by way of resignation. The intent to separate may be presumed from the circumstances, in particular from the failure of the staff member to report for duty or to make a good– faith effort to perform assigned functions when directed to do so. 2. The following circumstances may lead to the …

Content Type: Document Document Type: Policy Effective Date: 01-04-2004 Planned Review Date: 31-12-2024 Policy Area: Human Resources Management Policy Chapter: Separation from Services Policy Sub-Chapter: Types of Separation Policy: Abandonment of Post

Pension Fund

Pension Fund 1. The United Nations Joint Pension Fund (UNJPF) provides participating staff members with benefits in the event of death, disability, separation from service before retirement age, or upon retirement. 2. This replaces the former equivalent section of the two UNDP Personnel Manuals. 3. The United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF) ( www.unjspf.o r g ) w as established by the …

Content Type: Document Document Type: Policy Effective Date: 01-04-2004 Planned Review Date: 31-12-2024 Policy Area: Human Resources Management Policy Chapter: Social Security Policy Sub-Chapter: Pension Fund Policy: Pension Fund

Last Day for Pay Purposes

Last Day for Pay Purposes 1. The section below explains when payment of salary, allowances, and other entitlements cease upon separation of a staff member. General 2. When a staff member is separated, payment of his/her salary, allowances, and other entitlements ceases as of the close of business (COB) on the effective date of separation, i.e.: a) Resignation : either the date of expiration of …

Content Type: Document Document Type: Policy Effective Date: 03-04-2004 Planned Review Date: 31-12-2024 Policy Area: Human Resources Management Policy Chapter: Separation from Services Policy Sub-Chapter: Entitlements upon Separation Policy: Last Day for Pay Purposes

Death Benefit

Death Benefit 1. This section describes the death benefit that will be paid when a staff member dies and leaves a surviving spouse or a dependent child. 2. When a staff member dies and leaves a surviving spouse or a dependent child, a death benefit may be paid according to the following schedule: Completed years of service Months of pay 3 or less 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 or more 9 3. Credit toward …

Content Type: Document Document Type: Policy Effective Date: 03-04-2004 Planned Review Date: 31-12-2024 Policy Area: Human Resources Management Policy Chapter: Separation from Services Policy Sub-Chapter: Entitlements upon Separation Policy: Death Benefit

Commutation of Annual Leave

Commutation of Annual Leave 1. This payment in lieu of annual leave upon separation of a staff member. 2. A staff member who has accumulated annual leave (AL) and has not used it before the date of separation, is paid for the days of accrued AL up to a maximum of: a) 60 days for staff with Permanent, Continuing or Fixed-Term Appointments b) 18 days for staff with Temporary Appointments …

Content Type: Document Document Type: Policy Effective Date: 30-04-2004 Planned Review Date: 31-12-2024 Policy Area: Human Resources Management Policy Chapter: Separation from Services Policy Sub-Chapter: Entitlements upon Separation Policy: Commutation of Annual Leave

Extended Monthly Evacuation Allowance (EMEA)

Extended Monthly Evacuation Allowance (EMEA) 1. In accordance with provisions in Annex 4 of the Security Handbook, certain locations have been designated as "non-family" duty stations for reasons of safety. An allowance set by the Security Coordinator of the United Nations may be payable to United Nations Common System staff under certain conditions. 2. The Extended Monthly Evacuation Allowance …

Content Type: Document Document Type: Policy Effective Date: 04-04-2005 Planned Review Date: 31-12-2024 Policy Area: Human Resources Management Policy Chapter: Salaries and Related Allowances Policy Sub-Chapter: Allowances and Benefits Policy: Extended Monthly Evacuation Allowance (EMEA)

Termination of Appointment for Reasons of Health

Termination of Appointment for Reasons of Health 1. This section covers the situation in which a staff member is terminated for reasons of health and the procedure to award a disability benefit under the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF). Termination 2. Termination is an action initiated by the Organization to end a staff member’s: a) Permanent appointment prior to its normal date …

Content Type: Document Document Type: Policy Effective Date: 30-05-2005 Planned Review Date: 31-12-2024 Policy Area: Human Resources Management Policy Chapter: Separation from Services Policy Sub-Chapter: Types of Separation Policy: Termination of Appointment for Reasons of Health

Entitlements upon Separation

Entitlements upon Separation 1. This document is applicable to all UNDP staff members governed by the UN Staff Regulations and Staff Rules. 2. The following is a summary of the entitlements normally due to staff on separation: a) Payment of any unpaid salary and allowances b) Payment for accrued annual leave (AL) not to exceed: i) Sixty days if appointed under a Permanent, Continuing or …

Content Type: Document Document Type: Policy Effective Date: 01-06-2005 Planned Review Date: 31-12-2027 Policy Area: Human Resources Management Policy Chapter: Separation from Services Policy Sub-Chapter: Entitlements upon Separation Policy: Entitlements upon Separation

Expiration of Fixed-term Appointment

Expiration of Fixed-Term Appointment 1. A fixed-term appointment does not carry any expectancy, legal or otherwise, of renewal or conversion, irrespective of the length of service. This is also stated in the Letter of Appointment. 2. A fixed-term appointment expires automatically and without prior notice on the expiration date specified in the letter of appointment. 3. Separation as a result of …

Content Type: Document Document Type: Policy Effective Date: 30-09-2005 Planned Review Date: 31-12-2024 Policy Area: Human Resources Management Policy Chapter: Separation from Services Policy Sub-Chapter: Types of Separation Policy: Expiration of Fixed-term Appointment

Family Visit

Family Visit Purpose 1. Family visit travel provides periodic family visits for eligible staff residing alone at their duty station. Eligibility 2. Internationally recruited staff members governed under the UN Staff Regulations and Staff Rules are eligible for family visit travel provided they meet the conditions below. 3. Family visit travel may be taken under the following conditions: a) None …

Content Type: Document Document Type: Policy Effective Date: 01-10-2007 Planned Review Date: 31-12-2024 Policy Area: Human Resources Management Policy Chapter: Travel and Removal Expenses Policy Sub-Chapter: Entitlement Travel Policy: Family Visit