DIRECTOR, POLITICAL AFFAIRS

GloJobs; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The United Nations in New York is seeking a Director of Political Affairs to lead the division and oversee its substantive work programme, setting priorities and allocating resources to ensure outputs are delivered on time.

You will supervise the division's activities, coordinate with departments and with other organizations within the UN System, donors and agencies to ensure integrated, timely results.

Responsibilities

• Directs and manages the work of the Division; formulates and implements the substantive work programme, determines priorities, and allocates resources for outputs and timely delivery.
• Oversees activities, ensures timely execution, and coordinates with other divisions, UN agencies, donors and partners as appropriate.

Job description

DIRECTOR, POLITICAL AFFAIRS at UN.

Grade: D-2. Location: New York, United States. Application deadline: 26 October 2026.

• Directs and manages the work of the Division; formulates and implements the substantive work programme of the Division under his/her supervision, determining priorities, and allocating resources for the completion of outputs and their timely delivery.
• Oversees the management of activities undertaken by the Division, ensuring that programmed activities are carried out in a timely fashion, and co-ordinates work in the different areas both within the Division and Departments, and with other organizations of the United Nations System, donors and agencies, as appropriate.