A/RES/65/247 Annex Point system to assess the eligibility of staff for conversion from fixed-term to continuing appointments Criteria 1. Rating for the past four performance reports • Exceeds performance expectations 7 points for each report (for at least a one-year period) • Frequently exceeds performance expectations 5 points for each report (for at least a one-year period) 2. Service of at least one year (continuous) in a hardship duty station: • Categories A and B 1 point per tour of duty • Category C 3 points per tour of duty • Category D 5 points per tour of duty • Category E 7 points per tour of duty 3. Service in a non-family duty station for at least one year (continuous) 2 points per tour of duty 4. Geographic mobility for at least one year (continuous) 3 points per tour of duty 5. Functional mobility for at least one year (continuous) 2 points per tour of duty 6. Proficiency in one official language of the United Nations other than one’s mother tongue 2 points 7. Each additional year of service beyond five years 1 point for each year 11