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This change to the Performance Management and Development policy introduces an additional option in the Annual Performance Review (APR) overall rating scale. Previously, the overall performance rating scale options included: ‘Successfully meets performance expectations’ and ‘Does not fully meet performance expectations’. From 2024 onwards, an additional option will be included, namely: ‘Partially meets performance expectations’.The Talent Management Committee (TMC) can now review both ‘Partially meets performance expectations’ and ‘Does not meet performance expectations’ ratings under dispute. ...

This change to the Performance Management and Development policy introduces an additional option in the Annual Performance Review (APR) overall rating scale. Previously, the overall performance rating scale options included: ‘Successfully meets performance expectations’ and ‘Does not fully meet performance expectations’. From 2024 onwards, an additional option will be included, namely: ‘Partially meets performance expectations’.

The Talent Management Committee (TMC) can now review both ‘Partially meets performance expectations’ and ‘Does not meet performance expectations’ ratings under dispute. And both ratings, should staff members disagree with the TMC outcome, can be rebutted through a standard rebuttal process.

The introduction of the new rating scale has also resulted in some changes to the Performance Improvement Process for underperformance related to timelines and procedures. Supervisors can still initiate a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) early in the year if needed, but it now becomes mandatory if the Mid-Term Review indicates significant improvement is necessary. PIPs must also be implemented following Annual Performance Reviews that result in 'Partially meets' or 'Does not meet' ratings.

If performance does not improve as expected or if the supervisee refuses to comply with the PIP, their appointment may be terminated or not renewed.  A supervisee can have up to two consecutive PIPs for a 'Partially meets' rating and one PIP for a 'Does not meet' rating unless a waiver is obtained. Supervisors are responsible for developing PIPs and for providing ongoing support and feedback throughout the process.

The following three minor changes have been made to the PMD policy: 1) The policy has been revised to modify the titles of the overall rating options to: ‘Successfully meets performance expectations’ and ‘Does not fully meet performance expectations.’ The definitions of the ratings were updated to capture that ‘Successfully meets performance expectations’ refers to instances where the individual meets all or most of the performance expectations. 2) The policy updates also include updating the TMRG (Talent Management Review Group) to TMC (Talent Management Committee). 3) Lastly, the policy has ...

The following three minor changes have been made to the PMD policy: 1) The policy has been revised to modify the titles of the overall rating options to: ‘Successfully meets performance expectations’ and ‘Does not fully meet performance expectations.’ The definitions of the ratings were updated to capture that ‘Successfully meets performance expectations’ refers to instances where the individual meets all or most of the performance expectations. 2) The policy updates also include updating the TMRG (Talent Management Review Group) to TMC (Talent Management Committee). 3) Lastly, the policy has been modified to establish that the recommendation for a certificate of special recognition should be endorsed by the second-level supervisor and approved by the Head of the Office instead of the TMRG. If the person reports to the Head of Office, then the Head of Office will provide the final endorsement.

​The Performance Management and Development policy was amended to include reference to the Probation upon Appointment policy, which will apply to initial appointments of more than one year.

​The following policies are now available in Spanish. To access the content, click on the Spanish language tab of the respective policy page:Temporary AppointmentSelection and Reassignment Policy International Rotational Posts Rules and Procedures for the UNDP Compliance Review Panel (CRP) Absence Management Guidelines Annual LeaveFlexible Working Arrangements  Time off for Breastfeeding Termination of Appointment Performance Management and DevelopmentService Contracts

The Performance Management and Development policy and procedures have been updated with a view to:Further strengthening accountability for performance and performance management;Enhancing linkages between performance and other human resources management decisions; andFurther streamlining performance management processes and procedures.The revision of the policy on PMD is part of a more comprehensive effort to improve the quality of talent management in UNDP and, as such, is closely linked to a series of other initiatives related to performance management (e.g. a new programme on reward and ...

The Performance Management and Development policy and procedures have been updated with a view to:

  • Further strengthening accountability for performance and performance management;
  • Enhancing linkages between performance and other human resources management decisions; and
  • Further streamlining performance management processes and procedures.

The revision of the policy on PMD is part of a more comprehensive effort to improve the quality of talent management in UNDP and, as such, is closely linked to a series of other initiatives related to performance management (e.g. a new programme on reward and recognition), career management (e.g. talent interviews), succession (e.g. staff selection for key roles) and learning and development.

The Policy aims to foster the culture of high performance through making performance management an integral part of every-day work. It encourages more frequent interactions/communication between staff and managers on performance and shifting the focus from compliance with annual milestones to higher quality performance conversations.

The former Rebuttal policy was retired and is now incorporated into the Performance Management policy on 1 February 2017.