Tribunal concerning the modality of payment, the Respondent will pay an interest on the totality of the amount due equal to the prime rate existing in New York at the date of the payment, as published in the WALL STREET JOURNAL, with the addition of one point." Whereas the Respondent filed his answer on 17 March 1989; Whereas the Applicant filed written observations on 12 April 1989; Whereas the Applicant submitted further observations on 27 March 1990; Whereas the facts in the case are as follows: The Applicant entered the service of the United Nations on 3 July 1975. He was initially offered a two year fixed-term appointment as an Associate Economic Affairs Officer at the P-2, step IV level, in the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) in Addis Ababa. He was assigned to the Joint ECA/FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization) Agriculture Division (JEFAD). The Applicant's appointment was extended for a further fixed-term period of two years and he was promoted to the P-3 level on 1 April 1978. On 3 July 1979, he was offered a probationary appointment and on 1 April 1980, a permanent appointment. In a memorandum dated 14 May 1985, the Director, JEFAD, requested the Chief, Personnel Section, ECA, to pay the Applicant a- 3 - Special Post Allowance (SPA) to the P-5 level, under staff rule 103.11. He confirmed that the Executive Secretary had officially assigned the Applicant as Officer-in-Charge of the Agricultural Marketing Section (AMS) from 19 October 1984. He noted that, even though the previous Chief of Section had served at the P-4 level, the post should be classified at the P-5 level. In a reply dated 7 November 1985, the Chief, Personnel Section, ECA, rejected his request on the ground that the post encumbered by the Applicant was
**Analysis**
The text appears to be related to the United Nations and its staff, specifically an individual's employment and career progression within the organization. The mention of different levels (P-2, P-3, P-5) and sections (Economic Commission for Africa, Joint ECA/FAO Agriculture Division) suggests a focus on international development and management. The Special Post Allowance (SPA) mentioned in the text is likely related to the individual's role and responsibilities within the organization.

**Category**
Agriculture, forestry and fishing, Employment