have been somewhat inflated owing to duplications resulting from computer tabulations of abbrevrations of the same title. 156. We also observed that the number of functional titles for staff in the General Service category has increased considerably in recent years. A comparison between the UNDP administrative instructions and the functional titles actually applied revealed that, in using titles that should be discontinued and Unit descriptors that cannot be regarded as essential UNDP does not fully comply with its own rules, thereby unnecessarily inflating the number of titles as compared to United Nations Staff Rules. In particular, the need for using unit descriptors has not been explained sufficiently. In our view, the advantages of a clear structure of the functional title system outweigh any illustrative effects the us8 of descriptors may have. Therefore, the General Service-level functional titles should be included in a review of the title system. 157. The Administration shared our concerns and stated that it had commenced work on an appropriate functional title structure that would elfminata duplication or non-essential unit descriptors and/or titles. 158. Our review of UNDP job classifications revealed a numbor of cases where tksy have either not been updated for several years or not boon drawn up at all. In particular, job classifications are missing in the recently l stsblished Inter-agency Procurement Services Unit at Copenhagen. 159. The Administration explained that the Division of Personnel is currently not adequately staffed to manage a comprehensive professional job classification system. In the future, it would give due consideration to mooting the reqtiiromntr of this function. -IS- 160. Since job classifications are an important means of keeping persor~nnel management transparent and to provide for adequate staffing, it should be a matter of major concern for management. Accordingly, it is within its responsibility to reallocate resources as needed. Personnel anoointment arocedures 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing organizational and administrative issues within the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), specifically related to job titles, classifications, and personnel management. It highlights concerns about duplication, inconsistencies, and inefficiencies in the current system. The text does not mention any specific projects, programs, or initiatives related to economic development, natural resources, or other categories.

**Category**
Employment