Dear Participants, Retirees and Beneficiaries, As the COVID-19 situation unfolds, we wanted to provide you with an update on the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund’s (UNJSPF) situation, to address your concerns about its possible impact on your current and
March 31, 2020
The United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund is seeking a Deputy Chief Executive of Pension Administration. The incumbent of the position reports to the Chief Executive of Pension Administration and performs a critical role with strategic, cross-cutting and outreach functions.
March 24, 2020
To reduce the risks of COVID-19 transmission, the United Nations Secretary-General and UNOG Director-General have required all United Nations staff in New York and Geneva to telecommute full-time and work remotely. In alignment with these measures, effective from Monday 16
March 16, 2020
It is with great sadness that we learnt the recent passing of Mr. Anthony Mango. Mr. Mango was Secretary of the Pension Board from 1983 until 1987. From 1970 to 1983, he was the Executive Secretary of the Advisory Committee
March 11, 2020
As a precautionary measure and to prevent further spread of COVID-19, all walk-in client services of the Fund’s Geneva and New York offices will be temporarily suspended until further notice. This arrangement is already in place in Geneva and will
March 10, 2020
The continuing and rapid spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), with outbreaks appearing now in multiple countries, is a growing source of concern for all of us. In this context, the Fund has a business continuity management system in place
March 6, 2020
United Nations Joint Staff Pension Board Audit Committee seeks applications to fill a vacant external expert member position. The Committee provides the Pension Board with assistance in fulfilling its oversight responsibility relating to internal and external audit functions, financial management,
March 4, 2020
The United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund services more than 213,000 participants, retirees, and beneficiaries from all over the world. The Fund’s Client Services Teams, including the Call Centers, are located in New York, Geneva, Valencia, and Nairobi. They often
February 28, 2020
In accordance with the UNJSPF Pension Adjustment System, there will be a 4.2% cost-of-living (COL) increase to the US dollar track of periodic benefits effective 1 April 2020. Since the last adjustment date of 1 April 2018, the United States
February 25, 2020
The Audit Committee of the UN Joint Staff Pension Board (UNJSPB) just concluded a three-day-meeting (17-19 February 2020). The Committee provides the Pension Board with assistance in fulfilling its oversight responsibility relating to internal and external audit, financial management, risk management,
February 20, 2020
Blockchain, Biometrics and Mobile Apps for Pensioners In line with the UN Secretary-General’s strategy on innovation, the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF) is exploring innovative technologies to help certify the identity of its retirees and beneficiaries, validate their
January 29, 2020
The 2019 UN General Assembly (UNGA) resolution on pension matters has just been published. As a reminder, the UNGA is the main governing body of the UN Pension Fund (UNJSPF). Highlights of the 2019 UNGA resolution are summarized below.
January 29, 2020
Rosemarie McClean started on 2 January 2020 as the Chief Executive of Pension Administration of the UN Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF). She succeeds Janice Dunn Lee, acting CEO, as head of the Fund’s secretariat, with a new title as
January 3, 2020
I joined the Fund as acting CEO in January 2019 and, as the year ends, I want to thank you for your trust and the opportunity to serve the Pension Fund in this very special year of its 70th anniversary.
December 31, 2019
Egypt is an important location for the UN family and the Pension Fund, which counts about 1,500 UNJSPF active participants, including close to one third older than 50 years. As part of the Fund’s continuous outreach efforts, two Section Heads
December 30, 2019
The Disability Benefit booklet has just been updated. Check it out! The Fund’s informational booklets are created to provide the participants, retirees, and beneficiaries with information pertinent to their pension-related issues. Last September, the Fund released the updated versions of
December 3, 2019
The Fund was affected by a cyberattack on Saturday, 26 October. Detective and corrective measures were immediately activated, and no data was lost. The Fund completed all the necessary technical testing and validations and, therefore, normal operations were fully restored
November 25, 2019
Inside the Fund’s machinery: UN Staff Pension Committee and the Audit Committee met last week
November 18, 2019
The United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund organized a pension information session on 31 October 2019 at the UN Secretariat in New York. The session was introduced by UNJSPF Acting CEO, Ms. Janice Dunn Lee, followed by Mr. Dino Dell’Accio,
November 8, 2019
What is the UNJSPF UID? – Your UNJSPF Unique Identification Number (UID) is a nine-digit number assigned to all UNJSPF members from the moment they join the UNJSPF as a participant and it is valid for life. Please make sure
November 7, 2019