These regulations, rules, policies and standard operating procedures (SOP) apply to administration of international fixed term initial appointments and have been developed over time. The official documents are easily accessible within the UN Policy Portal.
“Staff Rules and Staff Regulations of the United Nations – ST/SGB/2018/1
Article IV
Appointment and promotion
Staff Regulation 4.1
Staff Rule 1.5: Notification by staff members and obligation to supply information
Staff Rule 4.1: Letter of appointment
Staff Rule 4.2: Effective date of appointment
Staff Rule 4.5: Staff in posts subject to international recruitment
Staff Rule 4.11: Types of appointment
Staff Rule 4.13: Fixed-term appointment
Administration of Fixed Term Appointments – ST/AI/2013/1
Rules in setting the EOD dates
“Medical Clearances – ST/AI/2018/4
Section 2: Medical clearance for initial appointment
Section 3: Validity of medical documentation and medical clearance
Section 6: Procedures, forms and documentation for medical clearance on initial appointment
UNJSPF: Regulations, Rules and Pension Adjustment System of the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund – JSPB/G.4/Rev. 24
Article 21: Participation
Young Professionals Programme Roster
Young professionals programme – ST/AI/2012/2/Rev.1
Section 3: Conditions applicable to external candidates who are successful in a competitive language examination
Young professionals programme – ST/AI/2012/2/Rev.1/Amend 1
Section 7: Selection and appointment of successful candidates
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