2021-UNAT-1119, Kristen Wenz
UNAT held that the UNDT did not commit any errors when it found that Ms. Wenz’ application was irreceivable ratione materiae and that therefore, it did not have to address the question of whether the application was also irreceivable ratione temporis. UNAT held that the UNDT correctly found that UNICEF’s participation in mediation efforts did not automatically extend the time limit for filing a request for management evaluation. UNAT found no fault in the UNDT’s finding that the Secretary-General was not estopped from raising the issue of receivability. UNAT dismissed the appeal and affirmed the UNDT Judgment.
Ms. Wenz contested several implied administrative decisions which she alleged had taken place following a security incident while she was on mission. UNDT found that her application was neither receivable ratione materiae as her request for management evaluation was not filed in a timely manner nor receivable ratione temporis as her application was also filed out of time.
Participation in mediation efforts does not automatically extend the time limit for filing a request for management evaluation.
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