Frequently Asked Questions

What is Umoja and what does it mean to staff as the end user?

Umoja is an initiative for the United Nations Secretariat that includes a thorough streamlining of UN business processes. It is an implementation of SAP Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software. The system changes the way we do a wide variety of administrative and management activities and puts the focus on the staff member to be responsible for initiating actions and managing their own personal information.   It will transform the way staff and managers work, which will require a change in behaviours.

In order to complete their dependency review, what should a staff member do if they do not see the “Benefits” section in the Self Service Menu of inspira?

First, staff members should contact the inspira support in order to determine if there is a technical problem (Contact us link located in the top right of the inspira screen.). They should also contact their local Human Resources office, where they can get assistance to complete the review and/or hand deliver required documentation. 

Initially, I was recruited internationally for a temporary appointment and was subsequently given a two-year fixed-term appointment. Now that my appointment is ending, I am relocating back to my home country. How is my relocation grant calculated upon...

Complete version of the question: Initially, I was recruited internationally for a temporary appointment and was subsequently given a two-year fixed-term appointment.  Now that my appointment is ending, I am relocating back to my home country.   How is my relocation grant calculated upon separation?

 

How do I know the rent threshold percentage for a place of employment?

The threshold percentage is published by the International Civil Service Commission
on its website. From the ICSC homepage map, click on the country, the information
icon, and from the data that opens about that country, click post adjustment
classification. Rental subsidy percentage for that country is also provided on the
screen.
>Go to the ICSC site - http://icsc.un.org (Please note that certain data is not available
through the public website but is available through the UN intranet or extranet)

English translation unavailable for I will be obtaining my B.A. in June of next year. Can I apply? .