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4 September 2018 - Witold Zyss - Condolences

We have the sad duty to announce the loss of our former colleague, Witold Zyss, who passed away on 27 August 2018.

Witold was elected President of FICSA in 1970 and again in 1985. He also served as Member of the Executive Committee in 1971.

Following his well-deserved retirement, Witold remained active within AFUS/UNESCO and also FAFICS and was frequently contacted for his valuable advice on staff matters. Colleagues will remember him for his integrity, professionalism, high regard for others as well as sense of humour. He will be sorely missed by all.

On behalf of the Federation of International Civil Servants’ Associations (FICSA), we would like to extend our sincerest condolences to Witold’s family and friends. Our thoughts are with them during this very difficult and sad moment.

16 August 2018 - Announcement: FICSA workshop on General Service salary survey methodology II (non-headquarters duty stations) (UNON Nairobi, 8 to 12 October 2018)

I have the pleasure to inform you that FICSA will be holding an English-speaking Workshop on the General Service salary survey methodology II (non-headquarters duty stations) in Nairobi, Kenya, from 8 to 12 October 2018.

The Workshop will be held under the kind auspices of the United Nations Office in Nairobi, with the full support and assistance of local Staff Association and conducted by a FICSA Resource Person.

The workshop is open to staff representatives and participants irrespective of their duty station of assignment. However, participation is intended principally for staff serving in the African region. Duty stations earmarked for comprehensive salary surveys in the next few months are highly recommended to attend.

Full details are contained in the attached announcement:

 

30 July 2018 - Workshop on International Civil Service Law (27 August 2018, Vienna)

Dhinakaran International Law Consultancy is pleased to announce they will be organizing a one-day workshop on International Civil Service Law. The workshop will be organized on 27 August 2018 (Monday) from 9 am to 5 pm at the NH Danube City Hotel at the following address:

NH Danube City Hotel, Wagramer Str. 21, 1220 Vienna, Austria.

The workshop will be conducted in English by Ms. Renuka Dhinakaran, International Civil Service Law Attorney. Meeting room details will be communicated directly to the participants. 

The workshop will focus on four main issues which happen to be of a recurring nature in various international organizations. We recommend this as an essential training course for all staff representatives as it covers the basic understanding of the following areas:

  • Staff consultation
  • How to work through the internal justice systems and the ILO Administrative Tribunal
  • Restructuring, reward revisions, abolition of posts
  • Performance appraisal and staff reports.

A word version of the announcement is attached along with the application form. Since the number of seats is limited, admission will be based on a first-come, first-served basis. FICSA members are eligible for a reduced participation fee. Participants will be invited to a working lunch as part of the workshop. 

DHINAKARAN INTERNATIONAL LAW CONSULTANCY
Oscar Romeroplein 3
2552PX Den Haag
+31(0)616239217

 

 

12 July 2018 - Nomination of Dr. Samar ElFeky as the interim FICSA focal point, 2018, for Egypt and the MENA region

Dr. Samar Elfeky (Ms.) has been appointed to serve as interim FICSA focal point for the MENA region* (see below for details regarding the proposed geographical distribution) pending FICSA's decision to introduce a new region to existing 4 (Europe, Africa, Americas and Asia). Dr. Elfeky will assist and coordinate assistance/action with the Regional Representatives for Africa and Asia, Mr. Anthony Ndinguri and Mr. Diab El-Tabari respectively, as well as the FICSA ExCom Member for Regional and Field Issues, Ms. Véronique Allain. As such, Dr. Elfeky will act as interim focal point for the MENA region until the 72nd FICSA Council in February 2019 where a proposal will be submitted and a decision taken regarding this additional regional and which countries it should cover.

In the event that the decision is approved, the same nomination and election procedure will be observed as for the current regional representatives.

Please note Dr. Samar Elfeky's contact details as follows:

FICSA Interim Focal Point for the MENA Region
c/o WHO/EMRO Staff Association
WHO
Regional Office of Eastern Mediterranean Region
Cairo - Egypt
Tel. +2 01227430099
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
 

* Table containing the provisional list of countries under the MENA region which is to be discussed, amended if need be, and then approved at the next FICSA Council in 2019.

ALGERIA

BAHRAIN

DJIBOUTI

EGYPT

IRAN

IRAQ

JORDAN

KUWAIT

LEBANON

LIBYA

MOROCCO

PALESTINE

OMAN

QATAR

SAUDIA RABIA

SOMALIA

SUDAN

SYRIAN ARAB   REPUBLIC

TUNISIA

UNITED ARAB   EMIRATES

WEST BANK   & GAZA

YEMEN

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