Director, Division of Programme Support, DPS/OD

UN Secretariat; Genf; Vor Ort; CHF 220.000 - 320.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

UN Secretariat in Geneva seeks a Director for the Division of Programme Support (DPS) to lead cross‑cutting services including finance, HR, central support and IT. You will shape work programs, guide audits, and report to intergovernmental bodies while driving change, workforce planning and policy alignment across the division.

You will articulate strategic advice to senior management on resource allocation, manage large teams, and foster high‑quality outputs that advance ITC's mandate within UN

Qualifikationen

• Advanced university degree in business/public administration, finance, accounting, law, or social sciences.
• Minimum 15 years of progressively responsible experience in administration, budget, finance, HR, logistics, IT, or related fields.
• At least 10 years at the international level and 5 years in senior management.
• Desirable experience supervising large HR operations and liaising with intergovernmental bodies. Languages: English required; French desirable.

Aufgaben

• Lead and manage DPS, overseeing work program and coordinating finance, HR, central support services and IT.
• Coordinate audit and oversight functions and prepare reports for intergovernmental bodies.
• Provide strategic advice on resource allocation and HR strategy, including workforce planning.
• Drive change management to improve efficiency and streamline processes.
• Recruit, develop, and train staff within DPS and represent the division in UN inter‑agency forums.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Strategic Advice

Change Management

Financial Management

Human Resources

IT Management

Audit Oversight

Staff Management

Business Process Improvement

Communication

Professionalism

Accountability

Judgement

Ausbildung

Master's degree in business/public administration, finance, accounting, law or social sciences

Bachelor's degree + relevant experience accepted

Jobbeschreibung

Organizational context: The International Trade Centre (ITC) aims to transform trade and change lives by enabling trade-led economic development, particularly in the Global South. The Division of Programme Support (DPS) is crucial for delivering ITC's mandate by providing essential advice, policies, and services. These include finance, human resources, IT, security, procurement, logistics, and asset management. The Director of DPS reports directly to the Executive Director.

Job purpose: The Director of the Division of Programme Support (DPS) is responsible for leading and managing the division to ensure the successful delivery of ITC's mandate. This involves formulating and implementing work programs, overseeing activities in finance, human resources, central support services, and information technology, and coordinating audit and oversight functions. The role requires providing strategic advice to senior management on resource allocation, administrative policies, and change management initiatives to enhance organizational efficiency and effectiveness. The Director also plays a key role in workforce planning, talent management, and ensuring high-quality outputs from the division, contributing to ITC's overall objectives and representing the organization in UN inter-agency forums.

Responsibilities: Lead and manage the Division of Programme Support (DPS), overseeing its work program and coordinating activities across finance, human resources, central support services, and information technology. Coordinate audit and oversight functions. Prepare and present reports to intergovernmental bodies on budget and program performance. Provide strategic advice to senior management on resource reallocation, administrative policies, and human resources strategy, including workforce planning, recruitment, and HR projects. Drive change management initiatives to improve organizational efficiency and effectiveness. Ensure high-quality outputs from DPS, aligning administrative policies with operational needs. Participate in the ITC Senior Management Committee and UN inter-agency meetings. Oversee administrative tasks, including budget preparation, performance reporting, staff evaluation, and resource allocation. Lead efforts to streamline and improve administrative and business processes. Recruit, manage, develop, and train staff within DPS, fostering teamwork and communication.

Education: An advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in business/public administration, finance, accounting, law, or social sciences is required. A first-level university degree with additional relevant professional experience may be accepted.

Work experience: A minimum of fifteen years of progressively responsible experience in administration, budget, finance, HR, logistics, IT, or related fields is required, with at least 10 years at the international level and five years in senior management. Desirable experience includes supervising large HR operations, driving organizational change, liaising with intergovernmental bodies, coordinating support services, developing financial/operational strategies, audit coordination, and field office experience.

Skills: Professionalism, Communication, Accountability, Leadership, Judgement/Decision-Making, Strategic Advice, Change Management, Financial Management, Human Resources Management, Information Technology Management, Audit and Oversight Coordination, Staff Management, Business Process Improvement.

Required languages: English

Desired languages: French