The basis for calculation of the grade and step is defined in the following 3 groups:
- For Calculations Based on PHP Data (i.e. for Recruitment)
- For Calculations Based on a Current Staff Member’s Grade/Step as well as Increment Date
- For Manually Entered Grade
Select the relevant Calculation Type from the available options in the following table. The content of the calculation page that will be displayed is driven by Calculation Type selected.
| Recruitment | Calculation Type | Overview | Basis of Calculation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exams: YPP, NCE, Language | To be used when the initial P-2 or P-3 appointment is as a result of the successful passing one of the competitive examinations listed, where the of minimum work experience = 0 years. |
Calculation is based on the level of the position and the work experience and education details as per the PHP (Candidate and Administrative Profiles). Retroactive actions can be processed so as to reference previous salary scales. | |
| FS Category | To be used for the appointment at the FS category. | ||
| GS, SS, TC, Teachers, PIA | To be used for appointments at the GS, SS, TC, Teachers, and PIA categories. | ||
| Internationally recruited GS | To be used for appointments at the GS category in which the person will be internationally recruited. | ||
| Language Fixed-term | To be used for language fixed-term appointments at levels above P-3. | ||
| NPO | To be used for NPO appointments. | ||
| P Category and Above | To be used for appointments at the Professional and above categories. | ||
| Short term Translator | To be used for the initial short-term translator appointments which level has not been previously classified by the Classification Board (AITC). |
| Recruitment or Staff Movement | Calculation Type | Overview | Basis of Calculation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manually Entered Grade | Can be used for all categories including (P6 and P7) and must be used for Temporary language interpreter job openings. | Calculation is done outside the Offer Management module and then entered with a justification for endorsement. Retroactive actions can be processed to reference previous salary scales. |
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| Staff Movement | P5 to D1 or D1 to D2 | To be used for promotions from P5 to D1 or D2 to ASG. | Calculation is based on both the grade/Step of the Staff Member as well as his/her next increment date. Retroactive actions can be processed to reference previous salary scales. |
| Conversion from FS to P | To be used for conversions from FS category to P category. | ||
| Promotion from FS to P | To be used for promotions from FS category to P category. | ||
| Promotion within Category | To be used for promotions within the same category. • Reference to previous salary scales based on the date of recruitment within the duty station can also be specified. |
Select the relevant Calculation Type based on the options available in the preceding table. The content of the page will change with additional data fields based on the Calculation Type selected.
• United Nations Human Resources Guidelines for the Determination for Grade and Step to Recruitment to the Professional Category and Above
• Computation sheet for salary upon recruitment from FS (up to FS5) to P category
• Computation sheet for salary upon conversion from FS (FS6 and 7) to P category
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Last modified:
19 November 2021