Specifications

Departmental Representation by Numbers
Departments are represented with a number from 1 through to 9. UNDSS Call sign
Standards document dated 12
th
July 2006, clearly states that numbers 1, 2, 5 and 8 are
fixed, and 3, 4, 6, 7 and 9 are only recommended.
This allows other UN agencies and NGO’s to assign an individuals callsign around
their own departmental structure and/or needs. A single number usually represents
the head of a particular department, and multiple numbers represent other members
within that group.
Example: Echo Foxtrot 8 = Head of ICT
Echo Foxtrot 81 = Deputy Head of ICT
Number Department
Fixed
1 Management and miscellaneous senior staff
2 Finance and Administration
5 Security
8 Technical support staff (Telecom, IT, Electricity etc)
Recommended Only
3 Logistics
4 Programme
6 and above Agency specific departments with the reserved use of:
Warehouse for WFP
7 Drivers/Transport
9 Visitors
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