AP-in-FAO relies on the work of voluntary standing committees and working groups composed of association members, each focused on a specific theme or workstream. Standing committees and working groups are an excellent opportunity for members to engage in issues of personal interest and to influence rules, policies, and practice.
The Standing Committee's mandate is to defend and work towards the improvement of the terms and conditions of employment of AP members, and to monitor and recommend improvements in the health plans for both AP members and their dependents. Terms and conditions of service include: salaries, post adjustment, pensions, education grant, medical coverage, travel standards, security of employment, and all other benefits, long and short term, that may be acquired.
Chair: You, Ny (ESA)
Members of SC I: Kolshus, Kristin (PSUR); Risopoulos, Jean (CFIC); Sabrie, Roble (CFIC); Muthikul, Sumet (EST); Lopez, Francisco (OCBT)
The Standing Committee looks at career development: selection procedures, promotion, staff evaluation, training, gender issues, etc.
Members of SC II: Illias Animon (FAORAP); Marco Boscolo (NFO), Aurélie Brès (NSL), José EstorsCarballo (NFIMV), Vanda Ferreira dos Santos (OCC); Amy Heyman (DDCG); Jippe Hoogeveen (NSL), Rao Matta (FAORAP), Jeremie Mbairamadji (FAOSFC), Arshiya Noorani (NSP), Ashley Steel (NFO), Clara VelezFraga (OCCO), Igusti, Gayatri (DDCC); ElHaffar, Farid (CJW)
Working in close collaboration with the Representative Council, the Field Secretary, Deputy Field Secretary and the other Standing Committees of AP-in-FAO, the Field Committee will defend and support interests of members of the Association stationed in duty stations around the globe (excluding Rome/Headquarters), including working towards fair settlements of personal cases that are brought to the attention of the Association. It gives priority attention to security in non-HQ locations and provides assistance and guidance on personal queries related to administrative, managerial, entitlements and related matters.
Chair: Vacant
Members of SC III: Kaspersen, Line (CFIA); Risopoulos, Jean (CFIC)
The Standing Committee deals with working conditions in headquarters, ranging from occupational health and safety, medical insurance (JAC/MC), the work/family agenda, smoking, parking facilities and any other such issue that may arise, to banking services, Joint Food Services Committee.
Chair: Vacant
Members of SC IV: Kaspersen, Line (CFIA)
The regular mandate of the Standing Committee is to advise the Association and its members on legal matters. These include advising individuals on appeals and grievances where legal issues are prominent. SC V also advises the AP Executive Committee during the consultative process on proposed changes by management to Manual Sections.
Chair: Vacant
Members of SC V: Vacant
AP-in-FAO has long advocated for a flexible, efficient flexi-work policy at FAO. A policy in line with modern management practices, which enables employees to better balance work and personal responsibilities, reduces GHG emissions from commuting, while supporting the Organization in managing for results and meeting its mandate. Formed by the SRBs (AP-in-FAO and UGSS), this working group builds on the informative survey conducted by the Association in 2020 and provides valuable input to the AP-in-FAO Executive Secretariat, UGSS and FAO Management.
Members: Bagnardi, Mariangela (NFO-PSS) ; Kaechele, Karin (OCBD) ; Cherestal, Kysseline (LEGN); Abdysheva, Sarina (FAORNE); Franceschelli, Paola (ESA); Arvaniti, Myrto (FAOLOB); Kang, Eunji (OSP); Murray, Susan (CSFP); Johnstone, Rouja (CFIA); Lopez, Francisco (OCBT); Treinen, Sophie (PSUF)