The selection of the recruitment location is driven by what the applicant indicates as their domicile1 and the definitions in the following fields. The Recruitment Location is used in conjunction with other appointment and contract details to determine the travel and relocation entitlements.
For recruitment of national staff, the Recruitment Location is Local.
Expand each option for a description:
- Local
When the place of recruitment is within commuting distance. The commuting distance at duty stations should be established by the local administrative or human resources offices by taking into account the local conditions at the duty station. In New York, the reasonable commuting distance shall be a 50 mile radius from the United Nations Headquarters premises.
- Non Local
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When the place of recruitment is outside the country of and beyond commuting distance from the duty station. The commuting distance at duty stations should be established by the local administrative or human resources offices by taking into account the local conditions at the duty station. In New York, the reasonable commuting distance shall be a 50 mile radius from the United Nations Headquarters premises.
- Non-Local within Duty Station
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When the place of recruitment is within the country of and beyond commuting distance from the duty station. This includes movements between duty stations within the same mission area. The commuting distance at duty stations should be established by the local administrative or human resources offices by taking into account the local conditions at the duty station. In New York, the reasonable commuting distance shall be a 50-mile radius from the United Nations Headquarters premises.
- Off-Site
The term off-site refers to work carried out in premises not provided by the organization at a location of a short-term translator’s choice, which will normally be his/her place of residence.
1 For temporary language staff (translators, interpreters and related), a professional domicile form needs to be completed.
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