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...un-represented out of 184), whereas in 2004, un-represented members accounted for 8 per cent (15 out of 191) of the total. The proportion of under-represented countries also decreased, from 14 to 5 per cent. Of the 28 countries that were un-represented in 1994, a few continue to be un-represented: Brunei Darussalam, Marshall Islands, Sao Tome and Principe, and Turkmenistan. Of the 25 under-represented in 1994, only three - Japan, Norway, and Saudi Arabia - remain.
Measures to improve geographical distribution at the Secretariat include greater recruitment through national competitive exams; institution of a "human resources action plan" establishing specific goals and regularly assessing progress made; a new staff selection system that requires heads of departments to certify that they have considered the objectives and targets on geography and gender; and enhancement of the Galaxy system to highlight candidates from un-represented and under-represented Member States. The OHRM holds periodic meetings with un-represented and under-represented Member States, has organized recruitment missions, and is proposing that relevant permanent missions establish national focal points to work with the Secretariat on various aspects of improving representation. A focal point is also being established at the P-5 level in the Office of Human Resources Management to better coordinate these efforts.
The Secretary-General invites the Assembly to endorse his recommendation on the establishment of national focal points as well as his proposal to introduce a "fast-track" recruitment procedure for candidates from un-represented and under-represented Member States to posts at the P-4 level and above.
A related report (document A/58/666) - covering the period from 1 July 2002 to 30 June 2003 - provides information on the demography of the secretariat staff and on desirable geographical distribution ranges. It also contains a brief analysis of the status of un-represented and under-represented Member States, measures to achieve gender balance in the Secretariat, statistics on the composition of project personnel, General Service and related staff, and the implementation of human resources action plans.
According to the document, as at 30 June 2003, the total number of staff of the United Nations Secretariat and special units holding appointments of one year or more amounted to 37,705. Of this total, 15,082 staff were assigned to the Secretariat and 22,623 to other entities of the United Nations. Some 2,491 staff members were recruited under the system of desirable geographical ranges.
The Secretary-General's report on the composition of the Secretariat (document A/59/299) also contains a brief analysis of the status of un-represented and under-represented Member States, statistics on the composition of General Service and related staff, project personnel and national officers.
The comprehensive report of the Secretary-General on the staffing of field missions (document A/59/291)...
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