FAQ

15 February 2016

A temporary movement between duty stations is moving to a different position for a limited period of time within the same Department or Office or in a different Department/Office.

15 February 2016

A transfer from one duty station to another normally happens when you are selectedfor a vacant position at a different duty station, or by a lateral move to a post inanother duty station but withinthe department/office.

15 February 2016

The clock counting five years for the purpose of mobility allowance will be stopped once you go on special leave without pay. The clock will resume once you return to active duty.

15 February 2016

Locally-recruited General Service staff members, including those on a temporary grade to the Field Service category, are not entitled to the mobility allowance, as they revert to their GS status (with no international benefits) upon return to their parent duty station.

15 February 2016

Staff members who are already in receipt of the mobility allowance will continue get it while in receipt of a DSA for official travel.

15 February 2016

When two staff members are married to each other and each is entitled to themobility allowances, each shall be paid at the single rate.

15 February 2016

When a staff member has had at least five year’s consecutive service, for staff serving at duty stations in categories A to E, the mobility allowance is payable from the second assignment of one year or longer; at duty stations in category H, the mobility allowance is payable fro

15 February 2016

You do not need to take any actions in Umoja when you change jobs within the same duty station. You will receive notifications about actions taken in Umoja by the offices involved.