How pay and appointments work at UNCCD.
Based on 53 postings in the last 12 months. Net base = annual salary before post adjustment/allowances.
| Grade | Share of postings | Est. net base / year |
|---|---|---|
| P-4 |
|
$86,027 – $108,485 |
| D-1/D-2 |
|
$117,953 – $153,845 |
| Consultant |
|
Daily fee (varies) |
| Internship |
|
Stipend (varies) |
| Other/Unspecified |
|
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The contract mix shapes benefits eligibility — staff posts (P/GS) carry pension, health and allowances that consultancies and volunteer roles usually don’t.
A UN salary is not one number. Net base, post adjustment for the duty station and hardship where it applies go on; pension and health insurance come off. The calculator builds that stack layer by layer on the live ICSC scale.
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