The following information is in summarised form intended for general guidance only. The complete text governing the conditions of service for permanent members of staff is given in the Staff Manual, which contains in particular the Staff Regulations, Rules and Instructions. This Manual is accessible online by staff members only. Appointments to the staff are made by an offer letter.
Appointments are for a fixed term, initially two or three years.
During the six months' probationary period, notice of one month may be given, and thereafter four months' notice. Emoluments are exempt from taxation in most Member countries of the Organisation, including France. Family allowances comprise a head of household allowance paid under certain conditions, an allowance for each dependent person other than the spouse, as recognised by the Organisation. Children are considered dependent if they are under the age of 18, or up until the age of 26 if they are in full-time education. This is paid if you receive the expatriation and the dependent child allowance.