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  1. In UN Human Resources, what does 'G-5' refer to?

    Answer: A General Service staff grade level

    G-5 refers to a grade level within the General Service (GS) category, indicating the staff member's pay scale and responsibilities.

  2. Which type of UN contract provides a continuing appointment with no fixed end date?

    Answer: Continuing appointment

    A continuing appointment is an open-ended contract with no fixed expiry date, awarded after sustained satisfactory performance.

  3. What is the primary purpose of a UN Performance Appraisal System (PAS)?

    Answer: To evaluate and document staff performance and development

    The PAS is used to evaluate staff performance against agreed work objectives and identify professional development needs.

  4. Under UN rules, how many working days of annual leave does a General Service staff member typically accrue per month?

    Answer: 2.5 days

    General Service staff typically accrue 2.5 working days of annual leave per month, totaling 30 days per year.

  5. What does 'separation from service' mean in UN HR terminology?

    Answer: The end of a staff member's appointment for any reason

    Separation from service refers to the termination of a staff member's appointment, whether through resignation, retirement, expiry of contract, or dismissal.

  6. What is the role of the UN Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF)?

    Answer: To provide retirement, death, and disability benefits to UN staff

    The UNJSPF provides retirement, disability, and death benefits to eligible staff of member organizations of the UN common system.

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