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27/02/2025

Ciao Mino!
As Cosimo Melpignano's (Mino) term with FICSA draws to a close, we extend our sincere gratitude for his dedicated service and invaluable contributions.

His extensive experience and deep understanding of the UN system have been a tremendous asset to the Federation. We particularly appreciate his leadership and advocacy on behalf of staff, his commitment to improving working conditions, and his tireless efforts in representing staff interests.

“Mino is a renaissance man. A person with many talents or areas of knowledge. It is the only title I can give him. He is my idea of a gentleman with old world manners. He understands femininity and honours it. He understands protocol and honours it. Above all he is passionate about staff representation. He abhors injustice.” Wadzanai Garwe, FICSA President.

His term ends 28 Feb 2025. Join us to express our heartfelt appreciation for Mino in the comments!

25/02/2025

Good morning everyone from a wintry and sunny Rome. These are unprecedented times in the geopolitical landscape. These times are causing staff a great deal of grief, a great deal of anger, and uncertainty.

Uncertain times and times of transition require organization and strategy. At FICSA that's what we're doing. We are speaking to management, we are trying to find win-win solutions for both staff and organizations, and we're trying to respond to crisis with communication and resilience.

In solidarity, thank you.

Wadzanai GarweWadzanai Garwe

President FICSA - Federation of International Civil Servants' Associations

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20/02/2025

Courtesy call at the Palais des Nations in Geneva (February 14, 2025)

Left to right:
Nataliya Myronenko Chief of Human Resources Management Service at the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG),
Wadzanai Garwe FICSA President,
Simone Grego,
and Elena Nitoi, HR Officer at UNOG

18/02/2025

Always a pleasure to receive a visit from Former FICSA President Tanya Quinn-Maguire!

17/02/2025

From February 10th to 14th, 2025, Member State Commissioners, the ICSC Secretariat, the CEB, and Federations convened at the Palais des Nations in Geneva for the ICSC Working Group 1 meeting. This working group focused on the Comprehensive Professional Staff Compensation Review, specifically discussing recruitment and retention of staff, disability inclusion, and flexible working arrangements.

13/02/2025

Working Group on comprehensive review of the compensation package: Second Meeting (10 February 2025 - 14 February 2025, Geneva)

This week, Simone, our EXCOM member for compensation, and Wadzanai Garwe, our President, are participating in the International Civil Service Commission (ICSC) Working Group 1 on the Comprehensive Review of The Compensation Package for Professional Staff. This review, requested by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), will assess the attractiveness, competitiveness, and suitability of the benefits and entitlements offered to professional staff.

11/02/2025

FICSA extends its gratitude to the CERN Staff Association for co-hosting a successful symposium at the prestigious European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN ) in Geneva on January 31, 2025.
This event brought together staff representatives from international organizations to discuss collaboration, innovation, and strategic dialogue. Participants reflected on current staff association practices, identified shared challenges like hybrid work and diversity and inclusion, and explored the future of staff representation. The goal was to develop strategies for resilient and adaptive staff representation, fostering inclusivity and enhancing advocacy to drive positive change within their respective organizations. FICSA appreciates CERN's support and hospitality in making this important event possible.

06/02/2025

The 78th FICSA Council, hosted by UNESCO in Paris from February 3 to 7, 2025, brings together representatives from across the international civil service to discuss key issues affecting staff. This annual gathering will shape FICSA’s policies and strategies for the coming year.
The agenda includes essential governance matters, such as electing the Chair, Vice-Chairs, and Executive Committee Officers for 2025-2026, as well as reviewing membership status and constitutional questions. A central focus will be the Executive Committee’s report on its activities over the past year, highlighting FICSA’s advocacy efforts and cooperation with other staff federations.
Delegates will also deliberate on financial planning, including the 2025 programme budget and the scale of membership contributions. The Programme Budget, Administration, and Strategy Committee (PBAS) will play a key role in shaping these discussions.
Additionally, the Council will endorse new Standing Committee officers, set priorities for the year ahead, and confirm details for the next Council session.
With a packed agenda, this session will be instrumental in guiding FICSA’s work and reinforcing its commitment to protecting and advancing the rights of international civil servants.

Delegates and newcomers can access preparatory materials to better understand FICSA’s structure, objectives, and operational framework. Links below.
https://ficsa.org/fileadmin/user_upload/FICSA_Presentation_for_Delegates_and_Newcomers_2025_final.pdf
https://ficsa.org//activities/ficsa-councils/council-detail/article/78th-ficsa-council.html

04/02/2025

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳?
The Compensation and Classification Section of the United Nations Office of Human Resources introduced a new online training course, Determining UN Salaries for Staff in Locally Recruited Categories, aligned with the ICSC Methodology II for Salary Surveys at non-headquarters duty stations.
[25 November 2024]

The course outlines the process for setting salaries for General Services, National Professional Officer, and related categories within the UN Common System at non-headquarters locations.

Tailored for staff engaged in Local Salary Surveys and those seeking insights into salary determination, the training clarifies methodologies, challenges, and best practices for aligning compensation with local labor markets.

FICSA members are encouraged to share this resource widely.
Links below.

03/02/2025

FICSA joined forces with the CERN Staff Association for a symposium hosted at the prestigious European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) [31st January 2025, Geneva, Switzerland.] CERN is a beacon of scientific discovery and international cooperation.
This event aimed to foster collaboration, innovation, and strategic dialogue among staff representatives from international organizations worldwide.
Staff associations play a pivotal role in shaping workplace culture, advocating for employee rights, and navigating evolving challenges in global institutions. This symposium served as a platform to:
* Reflect on current operational practices of staff associations.
* Identify shared challenges, from hybrid work models to diversity and inclusion.
* Envision the future of staff representation in an ever-changing professional landscape.
By bringing together diverse perspectives, FICSA and the CERN Staff Association aimed to cultivate ways for resilient, adaptive staff representation.
By fostering inclusivity and enhancing advocacy, this symposium equipped participants with tools to drive meaningful change within their organizations.
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30/01/2025

Dependency Benefits? What are they?
On November 26, 2024, we hosted an insightful online session called "Ask the FICSA Expert: Dependency Benefits."

The session featured Houcine Mhadhbi from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Vienna, who serves as the Chair of the FICSA Standing Committee of Professional Salaries and Allowances (PSA).

FICSA General Secretary Cosimo Melpignano (Mino) opened the session, and FICSA President Wadzanai Garwe (Wadzi) led the Q&A segment.

For those who couldn't attend, the session's resources available online, including the concept note, presentation slides, and a recording of the session.

This session is part of FICSA's ongoing "Ask the FICSA Expert" series, which aims to provide valuable information and support to international civil servants on various topics.

https://ficsa.org/activities/ficsa-online-sessions.html?tx_news_pi1%5Baction%5D=detail&tx_news_pi1%5Bcontroller%5D=News&tx_news_pi1%5Bnews%5D=865&cHash=9efbb207226fcf74047d3623b54a110b

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