Chief of Section, Programme Management, Administration, P5

United Nations; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The United Nations is seeking a Chief of Section, Programme Management, Administration at the P-5 level in New York. This leadership role is within the Department of Operational Support, reporting to the Principal Officer of the Division for Special Activities.

The incumbent will lead the RPAS functions, oversee cross-cutting support, change management, and drive the UN80 initiative to improve efficiency and service delivery.

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Chief of Section, Programme Management, Administration, P5

Job Opening

Job Opening ID: 286620

Job Network : Management and Administration

Job Family : Administration

Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories , P-5

Recruitment Type : Temporary Opportunities

Department/Office : Department of Operational Support

The Department of Operational Support (DOS) was established with a mandate to provide global oversight and stewardship of the Secretariat’s operational support arrangements and ensure the delivery of globally harmonized efficient and responsive support services in support of mandate implementation. The core role of the Resource Planning and Analysis Section (RPAS) is to facilitate the Secretariat's pursuit of efficiency and improved service delivery through strengthening its operational support architecture. This includes providing cross-cutting support, change management and advice as well as supporting the Secretariat's strategic coordination of the development system efficiency agenda. A critical role of this position will be leading the Divisions support to the UN80 initiative. The position is located in the Resource Planning and Analysis Section of the Division for Special Activities (DSA), in the Department of Operational Support The incumbent reports to the Principal Officer of the Division.