HRDD will then decide if it is necessary to open an external prospection. Staff union representatives can comment both on the job description and on a proposal to open a competition to external candidates. If necessary, there will be a discussion between the responsible chief, HRDD and the Union representative. In case of disagreement, the Director-General will take the final decision on how to fill the vacancy. The responsible chief will then undertake a technical evaluation of the short-listed external candidates and of all internal candidates who have been successfully assessed.
Candidates can obtain feedback from the responsible chief on their technical assessment.
A full report on this technical assessment will be made available to the Staff Union, and any comments will be discussed between the responsible chief, HRDD and the Union representative. In case of disagreement, a full report will be sent to the Director General, who shall take the final decision on the selection. Grievances relating to the recruitment and selection procedures will be resolved under the Procedure for the Resolution of Grievances. The Parties will continue to negotiate other related items, such as application of the new recruitment and selection procedures for local staff in the field, revision of Article 4.2 of the Staff Regulations, etc.