On 1 June 2014 the review of dependency benefits for the year 2013 for staff at Headquarters and field missions begins.
Who does this affect?
Staff who received dependency benefits for their family members in 2013 will be able to review and confirm the information in inspira and submit dependency claims.
Affected staff members are encouraged to complete their reviews well in advance of the 30 July 2014 deadline. Failure to complete the review in inspira by the deadline shall result in the discontinuation and recovery of dependency benefits. Non-compliance may also affect the continuation of other benefits, such as education grant and home leave travel.
Staff members who did not receive dependency benefits in 2013 do not need to take any action.
Why do affected staff members need to take action?
Organizational policies require that all staff who received dependency benefits in 2013 participate in this review. Some staff may be required to provide supporting documentation based on the type of benefit received and their individual situations.
Staff are advised to review the Information circular (ST/IC/2014/14), Annex III for information about the required documentation and are strongly encouraged to prepare it in advance.
Please note that Offices Away from Headquarters and Regional Commissions have a separate timeline and procedures for annual dependency reviews. Staff at these offices should contact their local human resources offices for more details.
Need more information?
Further details may be found in the Information circular (ST/IC/2014/14)
Staff members at Headquarters should contact their focal points in HR Services, OHRM with any questions. Staff at field missions may contact their local human resources offices.