2011-UNAT-153, Ahmed
UNAT affirmed the decision of UNDT that the Appellant’s adverse performance appraisals constituted a proper basis for the non-renewal of his fixed-term appointment. UNAT held that UNDT did not err in limiting the scope of his application to the non-renewal. UNAT concurred with the former Ãå±±½ûµØAdministrative Tribunal which held that unless the Administration made an express promise creating an expectancy of renewal, or unless it abused its discretion, or was motivated by discriminatory or improper grounds in not extending the appointment, the non-renewal of a staff member’s fixed-term appointment is not unlawful. UNAT dismissed the appeal and affirmed the UNDT judgment.
The Applicant contested the decision not to renew his fixed-term appointment for poor performance. UNDT dismissed the application.
Poor performance may constitute a valid reason for the non-renewal of a contract.