2014-578

UNAT considered both an appeal by the Secretary-General and also a cross-appeal by Mr Nwuke requesting additional compensation. UNAT held that UNDT erred in law in deciding that the appointment of the rostered candidate was unlawful and in breach of Mr Nwuke’s rights. UNAT held that no illegality occurred and that the appointment was entirely within the Administration’s discretion, which was not abusive. UNAT allowed the Secretary-General’s appeal, vacated the UNDT judgment and dismissed Mr Nwuke’s cross-appeal.