Deputy Executive Director, Strategy & Transformation

UNITAR; Genf; On-site; CHF 215,000 - 314,000; Full time

Job summary

UNITAR, based in Geneva, seeks a Deputy Executive Director to lead organizational transformation and risk management across the Institute. You will serve as Officer-in-Charge as needed, ensuring continuity of operations and strategic alignment with UNICLI's mandate.

The role requires senior executive experience in multi-disciplinary portfolios, governance, and digital transformation, with a commitment to inclusion, integrity, and high performance within a UN system context.

Qualifications

• Advanced university degree required.
• Senior executive experience in governance, risk, and organizational management.
• Proven track record leading large multi-disciplinary portfolios within international orgs.

Responsibilities

• Lead organisational transformation and post-merger integration.
• Oversee enterprise risk management and internal controls.
• Direct executive operations and strategic planning across core administrative pillars.
• Act as Officer-in-Charge and represent UNICLI in designated bodies.
• Ensure governance, accountability, and performance across global offices.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Risk management

Governance

Digital transformation

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent (public administration / business / international relations)

First-level university degree with qualifying experience

Job description

UNITAR, based in Geneva, seeks a Deputy Executive Director to lead organizational transformation and risk management across the Institute. You will serve as Officer-in-Charge as needed, ensuring continuity of operations and strategic alignment with UNICLI's mandate.

The role requires senior executive experience in multi-disciplinary portfolios, governance, and digital transformation, with a commitment to inclusion, integrity, and high performance within a UN system context.