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Delegation of Authority- Human Resources

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In support of efforts to achieve gender balance, the present bulletin outlines the functions and responsibilities of Gender Focal Points. Their work is guided by the respective strategies and accountability frameworks put in place by the Secretary-General.

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On 1 January, the Secretary-General introduced a revised framework for delegation of authority emphasizing transparency, accountability and decision-makin that is closer to the point of mandate and programme delivery. The new framework - a key pillar in the vision for a new management paradigm - is outlined in the Secretary-General's Bulletin 2019/2.

Secretary-General's Bulletin(s)

ST/SGB/2023/1 Staff Regulations and Staff Rules, including provisional Staff Rules, of the United Nations
ST/SGB/2019/2 Delegation of authority in the administration of the Staff Regulations and Rules and the Financial Regulations and Rules
ST/SGB/2011/2 Authority of the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN-Women) in matters relating to human resources management
ST/SGB/2009/1 Authority of the United Nations Office for Project Services in matters relating to human resources management
ST/SGB/2004/10 Authority of the United Nations Population Fund in matters relating to human resources
ST/SGB/2001/7 Procedures to be followed by the departments offices and regional commissions of the United Nations with regard to treaties and international agreements

Administrative Instruction(s)

ST/AI/2011/8 Review committees on contracts
ST/AI/2003/4 Personnel Arrangements for the Office of Internal Oversight Services
ST/AI/234/Rev.1/Amend.2 Administration of the Staff Regulations and Staff Rules
ST/AI/401 Personnel Arrangements for the Office of Internal Oversight Services
ST/AI/234/Rev.1/Amend.1 Administration of the Staff Regulations and the Staff Rules

Other Documents

Forms
F.177/B Request for designation of Certifying Officers (for HQ)
F.177/C Request for designation of Certifying Officers ( for the field)
P.86 (Delegation of Authority)
P.86/Travel (Delegation of Authority for UN Travel Documents)