Chief of Section, Programme Management

UN Secretariat; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The United Nations Youth Office within the UN Secretariat seeks a Chief of Section to advise the Assistant Secretary-General on Youth Affairs, focusing on strategic partnerships, advocacy, and communications to advance inclusive youth engagement globally.

You will lead strategic programs, supervise staff, manage budgets, and drive youth-inclusive policies, representing the office in inter-agency forums and international meetings.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in business, public administration, finance, accounting, law, social science, communications, or a related field.
• Ten years of progressive experience in administration, budget, finance, or HR management.
• Five years of international experience in youth-focused programs; experience in leadership of advocacy campaigns desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide policy guidance to the ASG on strategy development for youth engagement and partnerships.
• Oversee the Section's activities, including advocacy, dialogues, and youth participation in decision-making.
• Manage the Section's work program, resources, and budget, ensuring timely, high-quality outputs.

Skills

Professionalism

Communication

Creativity

Leadership

Strategic Partnerships

Advocacy

Data Analysis

Teamwork

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Master's degree or equivalent

First-level university degree with two additional years of qualifying experience

Job description

Organizational context:

The United Nations Youth Office, within the UN Secretariat, is a dedicated entity for youth affairs. This role reports to the Chief of Staff and is guided by the Assistant Secretary-General on Youth Affairs. The office focuses on fostering meaningful engagement of youth in UN work and strengthening outreach to marginalized youth.

Job purpose:

This Chief of Section role serves as a key advisor to the Assistant Secretary-General on Youth Affairs, focusing on strategic partnerships, advocacy, and communication for the UN Youth Office. The purpose is to develop and implement strategies that promote inclusive youth engagement in UN processes, forge innovative partnerships, and lead communication efforts with a youth-friendly approach. This includes championing youth solutions, supporting youth participation in decision-making, conducting research, and utilizing data and technology to enhance outreach and present findings effectively. The role ensures the Section's work aligns with UN strategies and mandates, contributing to the overall mission of empowering youth globally.

Responsibilities:

Provide policy guidance to the Assistant Secretary-General on strategy development and implementation for youth engagement and partnerships. Oversee the Section's activities, including advocacy initiatives, fostering dialogues, and supporting youth participation in UN decision-making. Manage and coordinate the Section's work program, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality outputs and substantive reviews. Contribute to reports for intergovernmental bodies and ensure adherence to mandates and quality standards. Prepare work program inputs, allocate resources, and manage programmatic/administrative tasks, including budget preparation and performance monitoring. Participate in recruitment, manage, guide, and develop staff, fostering teamwork and communication. Represent the UN Youth Office in inter-agency meetings and participate in international forums, providing expertise on youth-related issues.

Education:

An advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in business, public administration, finance, accounting, law, social science, communications, or a related field is required. A first-level university degree with two additional years of qualifying experience may substitute for an advanced degree.

Work experience:

A minimum of ten years of progressive experience in administration, budget, finance, or human resources management is required. Ten years of experience in formulating and implementing youth-specific advocacy campaigns and five years of international experience in youth-focused programs are also required. Experience in leading resource mobilization and managing public partnerships is desirable.

Skills:

Professionalism, Communication, Creativity, Leadership, Managing Performance, Strategic Partnerships, Advocacy, Communications, Resource Mobilization, Data Analysis, Teamwork, Interpersonal Skills.

Required languages:

English

Desired languages:

Spanish, Russian, Chinese, French, Arabic