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About the Role

This is a highly political position involving interactions with the highest levels of government and foreign diplomacy within the UN context. The Director, SIGA, provides leadership and strategic direction on all inter-governmental affairs and relations with Member States, and UN system-wide engagement, advising and supporting the Executive Director of UNOPS, and collaborating with teams across the organization on all matters related to the Executive Board, and all matters requiring coordination with Member States and UN-wide processes.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the strategic direction of the organization through the 4-year strategic plan.
Contribute to the achievement of the leadership priorities set by the Executive Director.
Strategically position UNOPS in inter-governmental and inter-agency processes and mechanisms, ensuring the UNOPS value proposition is well communicated.
Advise the Executive Director and senior management on emerging trends, risks and opportunities across the UN system.
Advise the Executive Director and Deputy Executive Directors on UN reform processes, representing UNOPS as requested.
Provide strategic guidance and prepare key documents for UN reform processes.
Represent UNOPS at the Executive Board Bureau.
Advise the Executive Director on all matters relating to the Executive Board, and governance and oversight bodies of the UN system.
Liaise closely with Permanent Missions to the United Nations, especially members of the Executive Board.
Undertake or arrange briefings for Board members on the work of UNOPS.
Participate in field visits of the Executive Board.
Lead and coordinate all preparations for the annual and regular sessions of the Executive Board.
Ensure Board decisions are well understood and acted on.
Support HQ colleagues with the SIGA team responsible for maintaining all records, deliberations and decisions of the Executive Board.
Oversee and position UNOPS in relation to key inter-governmental fora, including those related to the General Assembly (GA), the Security Council and ECOSOC.
Advise the Executive Director on preparations for the UN Chief Executives Board (CEB) and the UN Sustainable Development Group (UNSDG).
Ensure close collaboration with the two Deputy Executive Directors representing UNOPS on the High Level Committee on Management and the High Level Committee on Programmes.
Represent UNOPS at high-level meetings in New York, coordinating closely with the Executive Office and the Partnerships and Futures Group.
Lead UNOPS participation in New York-based forums of Member States such as Small Island Developing States (SIDS), Least Developed Countries (LDCs), G77 etc.
Support advocacy, public information and communication activities in collaboration with relevant groups.
Manage co-ordination on high profile events related to the GA and ECOSOC.
Engage with Member States on behalf of regional and country offices, as needed.
Manage co-ordination on Host Country Agreements and Designation of UNOPS representatives.
Role-model UNOPS values and behavioural competencies as a member of the UNOPS global leadership team.
Drive leadership development and talent pipelines.
Promote teamwork and collaboration across the organization.
Ensure team members have clear direction, objectives and guidance.
Foster a positive working environment that is respectful of all.
Ensure appropriate focus on team well-being, empowerment, diversity and inclusion.
Ensure the highest standards of conduct are observed.
Champion organizational learning, continuous improvement, and a high-performance culture.
Manage resources within budgetary parameters and delegated authority.

Requirements

A minimum of 15 years of experience working in multilateral organizations or bilateral diplomacy.
A minimum of 5 years of experience in a governance, policy, or liaison function.
Experience working with a network of development partners, governing bodies, and donors.
Demonstrated understanding of UN system organizations, rules and regulations.
Demonstrated experience in navigating complex political dynamics with diplomacy and ability to influence.
Demonstrated ability to craft politically sensitive briefing material and documents.
Broad understanding of UNOPS, its mandate and its partners, and its positioning within the UN.
Fluent English proficiency.
Intermediate French proficiency.
Intermediate Spanish proficiency.

Skills

Diplomacy
Document Drafting
Foreign Policy
Intergovernmental Affairs
International Relations
Partnerships
Strategic Thinking

Location

New York

Work Type

Staff - IP - FTA
Contract Type: Staff - IP - FTA
Contract Level: IP D-1
Duration: 2 years initially, renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability

Experience Level

Executive Level
A minimum of 15 years of experience working in multilateral organizations or bilateral diplomacy
5 years in a governance, policy, or liaison function

Education Level

A Master’s degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Public Administration, International Development, Political Science, International Relations or related studies.

About the Company

Based in New York, the UN System and Intergovernmental Affairs Office (SIGA), UNOPS, manages the organization's relationships with the Executive Board of UNDP/UNFPA/UNOPS, UN Member States and the broader UN system in New York.
The Office positions UNOPS on a variety of strategic initiatives and represents the organization on UN system-wide issues that require inter-agency collaboration and coordination.
Its work ensures effective engagement and alignment with the broader UN system, and enables accountability and transparency towards the Executive Board.

Equal Opportunity

UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity.
Our workforce consists of a wide range of nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities.
We strive to sustain and strengthen this diversity, fostering an inclusive working environment where all personnel are treated with respect and have equal access to opportunities.
UNOPS evaluates all applications based on the skills, qualifications and experience outlined in the vacancy announcement.
We are committed to a fair and transparent selection process and welcome diverse perspectives, including those of women, indigenous and racialized communities, individuals of diverse gender identities and sexual orientations, and persons with disabilities.
We are committed to enabling all candidates to perform at their best during the assessment process.
If you are shortlisted and require support or reasonable accommodation to complete any assessment, please inform our human resources team upon receiving your invitation.
UNOPS has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment, and other forms of abusive conduct, including discrimination, abuse of authority, and harassment.
To uphold these standards, background checks are conducted for all final candidates to help ensure that individuals with a history of such conduct are not hired.
By applying for a position with UNOPS, candidates acknowledge and consent to these verification processes.