Judgment No. 1114
Decision
THE COMPLAINT IS DISMISSED.
Consideration 7
Extract:
The complainant, an official of the World Bank, was hired by UNESCO to work for a limited period in a "co- operative programme". His appointment was not extended. He "had no entitlement to any extension since according to Staff Rule 104.6 a fixed-term appointment ends automatically on expiry, without notice or indemnity, and carries no expectation of renewal: his mere expectation of renewal did not confer any right on him in law."
Reference(s)
Organization rules reference: UNESCO STAFF RULE 104.6
Keywords
contract; fixed-term; non-renewal of contract
Consideration 8
Extract:
The complainant, whose appointment had not been extended, "accuses the organization of acting arbitrarily because it made no effort to find a position for him, though it did seek to place other members of [his division]. But the explanation is that he had the possibility of reinstatement in the World Bank - and indeed he himself arranged [...] to go back to the Bank - whereas the other members [of the division] presumably had no such alternative to fall back on. In the circumstances there was no abuse of authority or arbitrariness in the organization's stand."
Keywords
contract; fixed-term; reassignment; non-renewal of contract; misuse of authority; abuse of power
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