UNDT/2023/027, Dawadi
A a holder of an UN Volunteer offer of assignment, the Applicant may not file an application before the Tribunal, as he is neither a staff member or a former staff member of the United Nations, nor a person making claims in the name of an incapacitated or deceased staff member of the United Nations.
Secondly, there is no evidence that the Applicant submitted a timely management evaluation request.
As a result, the application is not receivable ratione personae and ratione materiae.
UNDT/2023/031, Ozturk
The Applicant essentially contests the Administration’s execution of Judgment Ozturk 2018- UNAT-892, i.e., the Administration’s reimbursement of USD41,173 made on 7 May 2019 for excess salary deducted pursuant to a child support court order.
While the Applicant sought to identify the UNMIK Administration’s email response dated 19 January 2023 as a contested decision, that email merely constitutes a mere reiteration of the Administration’s decision of 7 May 2019, and thus it does not constitute a new administrative decision.
The Applicant first became aware of the contested decision on 7 May...
UNDT/2023/032, Lawani
The Applicant does not contest the fact that he became aware of the contested decision at the latest on 31 December 2021, when he separated from service, and that he requested management evaluation of the contested decision on 15 April 2023, more than a year after the statutory deadline.
To justify the delayed submission of his request for management evaluation, the applicant points to his medical condition. The Tribunal is however not competent to “suspend or waive deadlines for management evaluation” (art. 8.3 of its Statute).
Accordingly, the Tribunal found that the Applicant’s request...
UNDT/2023/033, Yu
An application before the Dispute Tribunal shall be filed within 90 calendar days of the receipt of the management evaluation outcome, not the date at which a staff member acknowledged its receipt.
In addition, statutory time limits are calculated in the time zone of the Tribunal’s seat having geographical jurisdiction over the matter, not according to the location of the Applicant or the Respondent.
As a result, having received the management evaluation response on 2 December 2022.
the Applicant should have filed her application at the latest by 2 March 2023.
However, having only filed...
UNDT/2023/042, Zhang
The Tribunal is seized of an application where the staff member contests the termination of her permanent appointment and separation from service due to unsatisfactory performance. The evidence shows that the Applicant’s performance was rated as either “partially meets performance expectations” or “does not meet performance expectations” since 2015, except for one cycle in which she “fully met” expectations. The Applicant only rebutted one of these performance evaluations, which, however, was upheld by the rebuttal panel. Accordingly, all of these performances evaluations are binding on the...
UNDT/2023/043, Reilly
The Applicant erred in her assessment that OIOS is not part of the Administration and that its decision does not constitute a final challengeable administrative decision. Indeed, OIOS is part of the Secretariat. It “operates under the authority” of the Secretary-General, albeit its operational “independence”. Accordingly, decisios made by OIOS can constitute, in fact, final administrative decision. The fact that the Applicant made two reports, namely one to OIOS and one to the Administration, did not create a duty on any other person or office to make a final decision, given that the...
UNDT/2023/077, HOSSAIN
Le Tribunal a estimé que le requérant ne s'était pas acquitté de la charge de prouver l'existence de motifs inappropriés ou de partialité à l'encontre du défendeur.
Les huit actes/omissions allégués sur lesquels le requérant a fondé sa plainte selon laquelle son évaluation "partiellement satisfaisant" était motivée par la partialité et la mauvaise volonté étaient spéculatifs et l'évaluation contestée n'était pas impartiale ou relevant de motifs illégitimes. Le Tribunal a conclu que le fait que le groupe d'évaluation de la gestion des talents n'ait pas donné au requérant l'occasion de...
UNDT/2023/077, HOSSAIN
The Tribunal found that the Applicant had not discharged the burden of proving improper motives or bias against the Respondent.
Of all the eight alleged acts/omissions on which the Applicant based the complaint that his "partially satisfactory" rating was motivated by bias and ill-motive were speculative and the impugned assessment was not tainted by bias or improper motives. The Tribunal concluded that the fact that the Talent Management Review Group did not afford the Applicant an opportunity to present his case could not, ground a finding of bias and improper motive.
UNDT/2022/083, Mihai-Tudor Stefan
Le demandeur a été sanctionné pour s'engager dans deux types d'inconduite: (i) exploiter sexuellement V01, et (ii) s'engager dans une fausse déclaration à l'organisation et un détournement des actifs de l'organisation concernant le congé d'urgence familiale du 22 au 27 juillet 2019. Sur si les faits ont été établis par des preuves claires et convaincantes; En ce qui concerne la première sanction de l'exploitation sexuelle de V01, le tribunal a conclu que sur la base de la conclusion que le demandeur était au courant de la vulnérabilité de V01, la preuve qu'il continuait d'avoir des rapports...
UNDT/2022/083, Stefan
The Applicant was sanctioned for engaging in two types of misconduct: (i) sexually exploiting V01, and (ii) engaging in a misrepresentation to the Organization and a misappropriation of assets from the Organization regarding Family Emergency Leave from 22 until 27 July 2019. On whether the facts were established by clear and convincing evidence; regarding the first sanction of sexually exploiting V01, the Tribunal concluded that based on the finding that the Applicant was aware of V01’s vulnerability, the evidence that he continued to have sexual intercourse with her even at times when she had...
UNDT/2022/082, James Okwakol
Sur le plan de la procédure régulière, le tribunal a conclu que les droits d’équité procéduraux du demandeur étaient respectés tout au long de l’enquête et du processus disciplinaire. Le demandeur a été interviewé par le Bureau des services de surveillance interne et a re?u un enregistrement audio de l'entretien. Il a re?u toutes les documents de soutien, a été informé des allégations contre lui, son droit de demander l'aide d'un avocat et il a eu la possibilité de commenter les allégations; et ses commentaires ont été d?ment pris en compte. En conséquence, le tribunal a jugé que les droits de...
UNDT/2022/082, Okwakol
On the due process prong, the Tribunal concluded that the Applicant’s procedural fairness rights were respected throughout the investigation and the disciplinary process. The Applicant was interviewed by the Office of Internal Oversight Services and was provided with an audio-recording of the interview. He was provided all supporting documentation, was informed of the allegations against him, his right to seek the assistance of counsel and he was provided the opportunity to comment on the allegations; and his comments were duly considered. Accordingly, the Tribunal held that the Applicant’s...
UNDT/2022/081, Richard Loto
Dans le cadre de la procédure régulière, le tribunal a conclu que l'intimé avait démontré que l'enquête et le processus disciplinaire menant à la sanction disciplinaire étaient menés conformément aux directives juridiques et d'enquête applicables. Le demandeur a été interviewé et a re?u un enregistrement audio de l'entretien et tous les documents de soutien. Il a été informé des allégations contre lui et a offert son droit de demander l'aide d'un avocat. Il a eu la possibilité de commenter les allégations et ses commentaires ont été d?ment pris en compte. En conséquence, le tribunal a jugé que...
UNDT/2022/081, Loto
On the due process prong, the Tribunal concluded that the Respondent had demonstrated that the investigation and the disciplinary process leading up to the disciplinary sanction were conducted in accordance with the applicable legal framework and investigation guidelines. The Applicant was interviewed and was provided with an audio-recording of the interview, and all supporting documentation. He was informed of the allegations against him and afforded his right to seek the assistance of counsel. He was provided the opportunity to comment on the allegations, and his comments were duly...
UNDT/2022/080, Maryam Wathanafa
Sur la base des faits présentés dans l'application, le tribunal a déterminé deux questions; (i) Si le demandeur a été contraint de prendre sa retraite, et (ii) si la décision de ne pas renouveler son ALE au-delà du 30 juin 2021 était légale. Sur la première numéro, le tribunal a jugé que sur la base de l'avis de séparation remis au demandeur du 18 mai 2021, lu avec la lettre de nomination du requérant et les preuves produites par le chef des ressources humaines du monusco lors de l'audience, il ne fait aucun doute que Le sien était un cas de non-renouvellement de nomination. Le tribunal a donc...
UNDT/2022/080, Wathanafa
Based on the facts as presented in the application, the Tribunal determined two issues; (i) whether the Applicant was forced to retire, and (ii) whether the decision not to renew her FTA beyond 30 June 2021 was lawful. On issue one, the Tribunal held that based on the separation notice given to the Applicant dated 18 May 2021, read together with the Applicant’s letter of appointment and the evidence produced by the MONUSCO Chief of Human Resources during the hearing, there is no doubt that hers was a case of non-renewal of appointment. The Tribunal, thus, held that the Applicant was not forced...
UNDT/2022/079, HAYAT JAMA
Dans le cadre de la procédure régulière, le tribunal a conclu que le processus conduisant à l'imposition de la mesure disciplinaire était effectué conformément au cadre juridique du PNUD pour s'attaquer à la non-conformité des normes de conduite des Nations Unies et au Bureau de l'audit et des directives d'enquête du PNUD . En conséquence, le tribunal a jugé que les droits de la procédure régulière du demandeur étaient garantis. Selon les faits, les faits ont été établis par des preuves claires et convaincantes, le tribunal a noté que la requérante ne refusait pas ni même contestions le fait...
UNDT/2022/079, Jama
On the due process prong, the Tribunal concluded that the process leading to the imposition of the disciplinary measure was carried out in compliance with the UNDP Legal Framework for Addressing non-compliance with United Nations Standards of Conduct and the UNDP Office of Audit and Investigation Guidelines. Accordingly, the Tribunal held that the Applicant’s due process rights were guaranteed. On whether the facts were established by clear and convincing evidence, the Tribunal noted that the Applicant did not deny or even challenge the fact that the Respondent had proved that she had: i...
UNDT/2022/066, PAPY BAKAMBA BOMPENGE EFAMB'EODJE
Le tribunal a observé qu’il n’était pas contesté que la décision attaquée liée aux faits antérieure à la nomination du demandeur. Le fait qu'il était également en litige était le fait qu'aucun processus disciplinaire n'a été initié et qu'aucune mesure disciplinaire n'a été prise contre le demandeur. Il a suivi que la décision contestée n'était pas une mesure disciplinaire, mais était une décision administrative affectant le contrat ou les conditions de nomination du demandeur en vertu de la règle 11.2 (a) du demandeur. En conséquence, le demandeur aurait d? demander l'évaluation de la...
UNDT/2022/066, Efamb'eodje
The Tribunal observed that it was not disputed that the impugned decision related to facts anterior to the Applicant’s appointment. Also not in dispute was the fact that no disciplinary process was initiated, and no disciplinary measure was taken against the Applicant. It followed that the impugned decision was not a disciplinary measure but was an administrative decision affecting the Applicant’s contract or terms of appointment under staff rule 11.2(a). Accordingly, the Applicant should have sought management evaluation before filing the application, which he did not do. The Tribunal further...