APAC Peace & Security Policy Director

UN Secretariat; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

UN Secretariat seeks a Director for the Asia and the Pacific Division to lead strategic work programs, set priorities, and ensure timely, high-quality outputs. The role requires overseeing budgets, performance monitoring, and staff development while representing the organization internationally.

The incumbent provides expertise on political and peacebuilding matters, guides senior management, and coordinates with donors and other UN entities in the Asia-Pacific region.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in political affairs or international relations is required.
• A Bachelor’s degree with two additional years of relevant experience may be accepted as equivalent.
• Minimum fifteen years of progressively responsible experience in diplomacy or peacebuilding.

Responsibilities

• Directs and manages the Division's work, formulating and implementing its substantive work program and priorities.
• Oversees budgeting, resource allocation, and staff performance evaluations.
• Represents the organization at international forums and provides advisory support to senior management.

Skills

Professionalism

Communication

Accountability

Leadership

Judgment

Decision-making

Political and conflict analysis

Report writing

UN rules and regulations

Gender perspective integration

Teamwork

Representation

Education

Advanced university degree in political affairs / international relations

Bachelor’s degree with two additional years of relevant experience (equivalent)

Job description

UN Secretariat seeks a Director for the Asia and the Pacific Division to lead strategic work programs, set priorities, and ensure timely, high-quality outputs. The role requires overseeing budgets, performance monitoring, and staff development while representing the organization internationally.

The incumbent provides expertise on political and peacebuilding matters, guides senior management, and coordinates with donors and other UN entities in the Asia-Pacific region.