All staff of the CTBTO Preparatory Commission holding fixed-term appointments is subject to the CTBTO Staff Regulations and Rules which embody the fundamental conditions of service and the basic rights, duties and obligations of staff.
The Commission is a non-career organization. General Service staff is initially appointed for a fixed-term period of six months. Subject to the satisfactory performance and the continuing need for the function, an extension of two and a half years may be granted. Further extensions of up to two years are possible. All extensions are subject inter alia to satisfactory service and to a continuing need for the function.
SALARIES
Salaries are determined within the framework of the United Nations Common System, and are usually paid in the currency of the duty station.
Salaries are subject to the deductions for social security coverage.
The emoluments from the Commission are exempt from income tax in Austria.
DEPENDENCY ALLOWANCE
For staff members' own or legally adopted children a dependency allowance may be paid, the amount of which depends on the age and number of children. In adition, a dependency allowance in respect of a spouse may also be paid under certain conditions.
SOCIAL SECURITY
Provident Fund
Staff members are required to participate in the Provident Fund (similar to a mutual fund) of the Commission administered by BNP Paribas/Parvest. The rates of employer's and employee's contributions are 15.8% and 7.9% respectively of the participant's "pensionable remuneration".The employee's contributions are deducted monthly through payroll. Upon separation from service, staff member will receive the amount held in the participant's account.
Health Insurance
Health insurance scheme provided by Commission covers medical and hospital expenses. Staff members are enrolled from the first day of their appointment into the scheme. They may also enrol their eligible dependants.
Life and Disability Insurance
Only service-incurred risks are covered by the Commission.
LEAVE
Annual Leave
Annual leave is accrued at the rate of two and a half working days a month, i.e. thirty working days a year. Annual leave may be taken at any time subject to the exigencies of service and with the approval of the supervisor.
