Loans and Secondments (Funds In Trust FIT)
Various entities can loan or second an individual to ITU in order to provide expertise based on the specific needs of the Union and mutual interests. Releasing entities collaborating with ITU include governments, Non-Governmental Organizations, international organizations, universities, foundations and private sector companies.
ITU and its counterpart (Member States, Sector Members, Associates and Academia and other entities listed under Article 19 of the ITU Convention) conclude formal agreements.
Loaned/seconded personnel should meet ITU’s recruitment standards in terms of qualifications and experience.
Secondments
Donor countries provide Secondments/Funds-in-Trust (FIT) to finance technical assistance and human capacity building projects to developing countries and countries with economies in transition.
A secondment is an arrangement whereby a Releasing Entity finances a temporary post, covering salary, entitlements and benefits of an individual assigned to work for ITU for a limited and specified period of time.
The individual is placed on the payroll of ITU and will have the status of a staff member for the duration of the secondment.
The standard duration of a secondment is minimum one year and shall not exceed three years.
Loans
A loan is an arrangement whereby a Releasing Entity pays full and direct remuneration, including benefits and social security, directly to an individual assigned to work for ITU for a limited and specified period of time.
The individual remains on the payroll of the Releasing Entity and is not considered as a staff member of ITU.
The standard duration of a loan is minimum six months and shall not exceed two years.
