第77回国連総会第5委員会主要会期における議題145「国連共通制度」に関する川崎書記官ステートメント

 
Mr. Chair,
 
At the outset, I would like to express my appreciation to Mr. Larbi Djacta, Chair of the International Civil Service Commission; Mr. Yacine Hamzaoui, Chief, Conferences, Security, Construction and Common Support, Office of Programme Planning, Finance and Budget; and Mr. Patrick Chuasoto, Vice-Chair, Advisory Committee for Administrative and Budgetary Questions, for introducing their respective reports.
 
Mr. Chair,
 
My delegation fully supports the purpose of the UN Common System; namely, to apply common standards, methods and arrangements to salaries, allowances and benefits for the staff of the United Nations system, in order to avoid serious discrepancies in the terms and conditions of employment and competition in the recruitment of personnel, and to facilitate the interchange of personnel.
 
In order to maintain the confidence placed in it, the Common System needs to remain fair and sustainable through continuous review, and must reflect changes in economic situations, including the cost of living. In this regard, the International Civil Service Commission plays a key role in reviewing the system and guiding all entities under the Common System in order to ensure its coherence and effective management.
 
In this connection, we are seriously concerned about the continued application of two divergent post adjustment multipliers in Geneva, jeopardizing the consistency and stability of the Common System. The General Assembly should address this issue. My delegation will constructively engage in the discussion and consideration of proposed solutions to uphold the stability of the Common System.
 
Mr. Chair,
 
We notice that the recommendations of the ICSC regarding revisions of the base salaries and allowances, including children and secondary dependant's allowances, will require significant resources. Given that the remuneration of UN staff is funded by the Member States, we look forward to examining the rationales and justifications behind these proposals, so that we are held accountable for the efficient use of these resources and can maintain the high motivation and confidence of the staff, the United Nations' greatest asset.
 
Mr. Chair,
 
Finally, my delegation reiterates our support for the more effective and efficient functioning of the Common System. Let me assure you of our commitment to participating in the negotiations constructively, in order to reach a consensus in a timely manner.
 
Thank you.