FAQ

15 February 2016

A staff member on sick leave shall not leave the duty station without the prior approval of the UN medical officer who may in special circumstances, approve the request from a staff member when the competent medical facilities are not available in the duty station or when the sta

15 February 2016

Staff members have an obligation to inform their supervisors as soon as possible of any absences due to illness or injury, and promptly submit the medical certificate or report, if required, to certify their sick leave.

15 February 2016

Sick leave is authorized time off from work when a staff member is unable to perform his/her functions because of sickness or injury.

15 February 2016

If you have a spouse at the time of separation, your spouse need not be a dependent spouse; upon your separation with the Organization, the rep

15 February 2016

The amount of repatriation grant is determined by a number of factors and provides for payment of a certain number of weeks of gross salary less staff assessment on the basis of the number of years of completed qualifying service.

15 February 2016

Retired staff members who are above their mandatory age of separation can be employed by the Organization on temporary appointment or as an individual contractor or as a consultant. Please consult the HR Handbook for details on the conditions that apply.

15 February 2016

No, the step- in-grade pay increment will not be paid when the staff member separates during the month in which the increment would otherwise have been due.

15 February 2016

All staff members are expected to separate on the mandatory date of their retirement.

15 February 2016

Rest and recuperation is due only at duty stations designated for payment of rest and recuperation.

15 February 2016

Rest and recuperation must be taken within one month following the completion of the period of uninterrupted qualifying service.