Classification of posts and staff

Article II

Regulation 2.1

In conformity with principles laid down by the General Assembly, the Secretary-General shall make appropriate provision for the classification of posts and staff according to the nature of the duties and responsibilities required.

Chapter II

Rule 2.1

Classification of posts

(a) Posts other than those of Deputy Secretary-General, Under-Secretaries-General and Assistant Secretaries-General shall be classified in categories and level according to standards established by the International Civil Service Commission or by the Secretary-General, as applicable.

(b) Each post shall be assigned to a suitable level in any of the following categories: Professional and higher categories, Field Service category, General Service and related categories, including but not limited to National Professional Officers, Trades and Crafts and Security Service categories.