UN D-1 Jobs

Explore D-1 level director opportunities across the United Nations system, including senior leadership and strategic management positions.

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WHO
AF/HSS Health Systems and Services

Director, Health System And Services

JOB PURPOSE

The Director of the Health Systems and Services (HSS) Cluster provides region-wide executive leadership and institutional stewardship to advance resilient, equitable, and people-centered health systems across the WHO African Region. This role is critical for achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC)...

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Brazzaville, Congo
2026-06-12 / 2026-07-04
UN Secretariat
Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific

Director of Administration

JOB PURPOSE

The Director of Administration is responsible for the effective and efficient management of all administrative support services for ESCAP and client entities, ensuring compliance with UN regulations and policies. This role provides strategic advice to the Executive Secretary on resource management, ...

D-1
Bangkok, Thailand
2026-05-21 / 2026-07-05
IAEA
SGIS-Office of Information and Communication Systems

Director (SGIS)

JOB PURPOSE

The Director of the Office of Information Technology and Communication Systems (SGIS) reports to the Deputy Director General for Safeguards and holds ultimate responsibility for the operation, maintenance, and advancement of integrated ICT systems, infrastructure, and services. This includes ensurin...

D-1
Vienna, Austria
2026-06-12, 2:25:48 PM / 2026-07-06, 9:59:00 PM
UNESCO

DIRECTEUR/DIRECTRICE, COORDINATION DE LA DECENNIE DES NATIONS UNIES POUR LES SCIENCES OCEANIQUES

JOB PURPOSE

The Director, Coordination of the UN Decade of Ocean Science, under the direct supervision of the Executive Secretary and Assistant Director-General for IOC, plays a strategic role in optimizing collaboration across IOC sections and regional sub-commissions. This role is crucial for the IOC-wide str...

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UNESCO

DIRECTOR, UN OCEAN DECADE COORDINATION

JOB PURPOSE

The Director, UN Ocean Decade Coordination, under the direct supervision of the Executive Secretary and Assistant Director-General for IOC, will provide strategic and operational leadership for the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (Ocean Decade). This role is crucial for optimi...

D-1
UNESCO

Directeur/Directrice de la Division de la gestion du budget

JOB PURPOSE

The Director of the Budget Management Division is responsible for managing the Organization's budget in accordance with governing body decisions. This includes defining budgetary policies and procedures to ensure timely and cost-effective service delivery. A key function is the preparation of UNESCO...

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UNESCO

Director, Division of Budget Management

JOB PURPOSE

The Director of the Division of Budget Management oversees the Organization's budget in alignment with governing body decisions. This involves defining budget policies and procedures to ensure timely and cost-effective services. The role is crucial for preparing the Programme and Budget document (C/...

D-1
UN Women
Operations

Deputy Director, Integrated Resources Management Section, Division Of Finance And Administration (DFA), Bonn, Germany, D1 FTA Bonn, Germany Posting Date06/24/2026 Trending

JOB PURPOSE

The Deputy Director, Integrated Resources Management Section, serves as the senior strategic leader for integrated resource planning and budget management within UN Women's Division of Finance and Administration. This role provides corporate oversight of the organization's $500M annual resource enve...

D-1
Bonn, Germany
2026-06-24 / 2026-07-09
UNICEF

SSRRE 2027-2028: Deputy Director (Immunization Supply), D-1, Copenhagen, Denmark

JOB PURPOSE

The Deputy Director, Immunization Supply, will lead UNICEF Supply Division's efforts to ensure access to affordable, quality-assured vaccines and related supplies and infrastructure. This role involves providing management oversight for the Vaccine Centre and Energy & Infrastructure Centre, setting ...

D-1
Copenhagen, Denmark
2026-06-11 / 2026-07-09
UNESCO

Conseiller/Conseillère spécial(e) auprès du Directeur général

JOB PURPOSE

Under the direct authority of the Director-General and in close collaboration with the Management Team, the incumbent will provide leadership, coordination, and strategic direction for institutional governance, organizational reform, and management modernization. This role is crucial for supporting ...

D-1
UNESCO

Special Advisor to the Director-General

JOB PURPOSE

Under the overall authority of the Director-General, the incumbent provides leadership, coordination, and guidance on institutional governance, organizational reform, and management modernization. This role is crucial for ensuring effective institutional functioning across UNESCO. The Special Adviso...

D-1
IOM

Deputy Regional Director (management) (D)

JOB PURPOSE

The Deputy Regional Director (Management) serves as a key advisor and deputy to the Regional Director, offering strategic advice and substantive support for the effective management of the Regional Office. This role is pivotal in exercising leadership and guidance across the Regional Office and its ...

D-1
Cairo, Egypt
2026-06-29 / 2026-07-12
UN Secretariat
Resident Coordinator System

Resident Coordinator (Chile)

JOB PURPOSE

The Resident Coordinator (RC) serves as the highest-ranking representative of the United Nations development system (UNDS) at the country level, reporting directly to the Secretary-General. The primary purpose of this role is to lead UN Country Teams, ensuring system-wide accountability for the UN S...

D-1
Santiago, Chile
2026-06-29 / 2026-07-14
UN Secretariat
Resident Coordinator System

Resident Coordinator (Eritrea)

JOB PURPOSE

The Resident Coordinator (RC) serves as the highest-ranking UN representative at the country level, leading UN Country Teams to implement the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework and advance the 2030 Agenda. This role involves representing the UN at the highest levels, fostering engageme...

D-1
Asmara, Eritrea
2026-06-29 / 2026-07-14
UN Secretariat
Resident Coordinator System

Resident Coordinator (Morocco)

JOB PURPOSE

The Resident Coordinator (RC) serves as the highest-ranking representative of the UN development system (UNDS) at the country level, reporting directly to the Secretary-General. The primary purpose of this role is to lead UN country teams, ensuring system-wide accountability for the UN Sustainable D...

D-1
Rabat, Morocco
2026-06-29 / 2026-07-14
UN Secretariat
Resident Coordinator System

Resident Coordinator (Sao Tome and Principe)

JOB PURPOSE

The Resident Coordinator (RC) serves as the highest-ranking UN representative at the country level, leading UN Country Teams to implement the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework and advance the 2030 Agenda. This role involves representing the UN, fostering partnerships with government, ...

D-1
Sao Tome, São Tomé and Príncipe
2026-06-29 / 2026-07-14
UN Secretariat
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development

Chief, Entreprise Branch (Economic Affairs)

JOB PURPOSE

The Head of the Enterprise Branch is responsible for formulating and executing the Branch's substantive work program, ensuring timely completion of activities, and managing its operations. This includes leading and supervising work units focused on sustainability, accounting, corporate governance, e...

D-1
Geneva, Switzerland
2026-06-03 / 2026-07-18
WHO
AF/EPR Emergency Preparedness and Response

Regional Emergency Director

JOB PURPOSE

The role's purpose is to provide technical and managerial leadership, enhancing countries' capacity to prepare for, rapidly detect, and respond to health emergencies, preventing epidemics and pandemics. This includes ensuring operational readiness to assess and manage health risks and vulnerabilitie...

D-1
Brazzaville, Congo
2026-06-27 / 2026-07-18
UN Secretariat
United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund - Pension Administration

CHIEF, INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS SERVICE

JOB PURPOSE

The Chief, Information Management Systems Service (IMSS) will lead the Service, serving as a key member of the executive team. This role is responsible for UNJSPF-PA's information systems and communications technologies, coordinating strategic initiatives like the CARE strategy and the multi-year IC...

D-1
New York, United States
2026-06-05 / 2026-07-20
UN Secretariat
Universal Postal Union(UPU)

Project Director, Headquarters Building Renovation

JOB PURPOSE

The Project Director will provide strategic direction, planning, design, and execution oversight for the UPU's headquarters building renovation project, a significant undertaking projected to last six years. This role involves managing human, financial, and technical resources, including preparing l...

D-1
Bern, Switzerland
2026-06-08 / 2026-07-20
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