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Are staff members at UNEP and UN-Habitat eligible to apply for the YPP as Secretariat staff (‘G to P’ and ‘G to N’ candidates)?
FAQs
29 June 2018
Staff at UNEP and UN-HABITAT are considered Secretariat staff members for this purpose.  As such, those in the General Service and related categories or Field Service category FS-5 and below can ap
What is sabbatical leave and under which conditions am I eligible to take it?
FAQs
16 January 2015
Eligible staff may apply for sabbatical leave under the sabbatical leave programme to pursue projects of study and research related to the work of the United Nations.
What is the non-family hardship allowance for?
FAQs
16 January 2015
The non-family hardship allowance is to compensate for the added financial burden and psychological hardship of keeping a second household and being away from family.
Can a JPO/ Associate Expert, consultant, UNV or intern apply for the YPP examination?
FAQs
29 June 2018
Only Secretariat staff from the General Service and related categories and Field Service staff FS-5 and below can apply for the YPP examination as a staff member (‘G to P’) or through the route ref
Will service with Agencies, Funds and Programmes count towards eligibility and the points for continuing appointments?
FAQs
19 October 2017
In order to be eligible for consideration for the granting of a continuing appointment, staff members must have five years of continuous service on fixed-term appointment(s) under the United Nation
Where can I find FAQs related to the Sabbatical Leave Programme?
FAQs
25 January 2023
Please visit the FAQ section on our Sabbatical page.
Qu'est-ce qu'une famille d'emploi et quelles familles d'emploi sont inclues dans l'examen du PPJ?
FAQs
26 February 2015
The job families of the UN are explained on the UN Careers Portal (www.careers.un.org) and those offered in a particular examination year are announced on t
Can all staff avail of learning and career support programmes?
FAQs
25 January 2023
Some programmes – like the LinkedIn Learning resource – are available to anyone with a un.org email address.
I am a staff member with dual nationality. Can I apply for the YPP examination with either nationality, or do I have to apply according to what the UN currently recognizes as my nationality?
FAQs
20 December 2022
Secretariat staff from the General Service and related categories and Field Service staff on FS-5 and below who are applying to the YPP examination as a staff member, or through the route referred
Do staff members successful in the YPP examination compete against all other successful YPP candidates for the same positions, or are there particular positions reserved for internal candidates?
FAQs
27 February 2015
Hiring Managers review profiles of all eligible successful candidates both internal and external to the UN and choose the most suitable based on merit. Whilst staff members who pass the YPP examina
Are civilian police, military observers and members of national military contingents serving in missions considered UN Secretariat staff members?
FAQs
8 March 2016
No, civilian police, military observers and members of national military contingents serving in missions are not considered UN Secretariat staff members. 
How is my employment security affected if I go on secondment and maintain a lien on my post?
FAQs
20 December 2022
Staff on secondment who maintain a lien on their post have certain “return rights” as stated below in the Administrative Issuance on Staff Selection (ST/AI/2010/3 – section 6.7).
I have a question on how to use inspira. Who can I contact?
FAQs
16 January 2015
If you cannot log in to inspira, or if you have a question on how to use inspira, please contact the Inspira Support Centre:
What training do I need to take to get ready for Umoja?
FAQs
11 June 2015
Who is eligible for a continuing appointment?
FAQs
9 January 2024
How can I access the menus on continuing appointments in inspira?
FAQs
5 January 2024
Where do I go to get more information/help on using Umoja?
FAQs
11 June 2015
There are numerous training materials and guides available to help staff and managers navigate the system and can be accessed on the
My duty station was a non-family duty station but is becoming a family duty station. What are my entitlements for moving my family?
FAQs
16 January 2015
Where a non-family mission location is designated as a family duty station internationally-recruited staff members with eligible dependents (i.e.
Who should I contact if I need help with e-Performance?
FAQs
16 January 2015
The following three-point support network has been established in order to ensure that users will be able to obtain all the help they need.
Are there any restrictions when consultants from UN Agencies, Funds and Programmes apply for Secretariat positions? As a consultant, do I need a break of 6 months before applying for a position?
FAQs
16 January 2015
Consultants at non-Secretariat United Nations Agencies, Funds and Programmes may apply for any position and at any level they consider themselves qualified, and are screened for eligibility accordi