UNDT/2019/133, Kra
Regarding the merits, the abolishment of a number of posts was decided by the; General Assembly. This decision is outside the Tribunal’s jurisdiction. The SecretaryGeneral’s role was to implement it through identifying particular posts for reduction. In the process, the Applicant’s post was so selected, which entailed the decision on termination of his appointment. The Tribunal’s cognizance extends over reviewing the appropriateness of the steps which led to this decision, however, in so far only as they are attributed to the Secretary-General. Prima facie, the Tribunal finds no reason to...