UNJSPF Digital CE

UNICC

About this app

The current paper-based process for the UNJSPF Certificate of Entitlement to prove a retiree’s/beneficiary’s eligibility for continued pension caters to over 70 thousand retirees and beneficiaries located in more than 190 countries. As it uses postal services, the process is very slow and cumbersome.

The App uses facial biometric technology, liveness check and geo-location to submit a Digital Certificate of Entitlement to a secure blockchain. Use of location makes it possible for retirees and beneficiaries paid under the two-track to also use the app.

All user data is stored securely either in the App or in data centres protected by UN Privileges and Immunity. No cloud-based services are used for processing of user information.

The paper-based CE will continue to be an option for the retires/beneficiaries who cannot/ do not want to use the app.

Ratings and reviews

It took me 2 days to renew the certificate. First day, it kept giving me messages to set allowances, everything was allowed but still didnt work. Second day, it took forever for the photo vetification process, starts the process then freezes, then I start over, same thing. I had to redo it more than 5 times, until it finally worked. Horrible application and process.

Very bad. Enrollment was rather lengthy. However, issuing the certificate of entitlement is a nightmare. Followed all the instructions in vain. Just got cramps from holding the phone and making many trials for an hour: but the app only shows 9% done and does not even show the instructions listed in the tutorial.

Obviously designed by people less than 30 years old who don't realize retirees are probably slightly older than that and less digitally literate. Doesn't indicate time zone when trying to scheduling an appointment!!! When something goes wrong you get a warning message telling you that but it doesn't tell you what to do about it. Worse still - you have to go through the entire process again anytime you get a new phone or reinstall the app. It's quicker and easier to use snail mail.

What's new

Bugfixes