Director, UN System and Intergovernmental Affairs Office (SIGA), UNOPS

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

Job summary

UNOPS in New York is seeking a Director for the UN System and Intergovernmental Affairs Office (SIGA). The role provides leadership and strategic direction on inter-governmental affairs and relations with Member States, advising the Executive Director of UNOPS and coordinating with teams across the organization on Executive Board matters.

The position requires close collaboration with UN system partners to ensure alignment with UN-wide processes and governance, with the aim of advancing UNOPS

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and strategic direction on inter-governmental affairs and relations with Member States.
• Advises and supports the Executive Director of UNOPS on SIGA matters.
• Collaborates with teams across the organization on Executive Board coordination and UN-wide processes.

Job description

Director, UN System and Intergovernmental Affairs Office (SIGA), UNOPS at UNOPS

Grade: IP D-1.

Location: New York, United States.

Application deadline: 21 October 2026.

The Director, SIGA, provides leadership and strategic direction on all inter-governmental affairs and relations with Member States, and UN system-wide engagement, advising and supporting the Executive Director of UNOPS, and collaborating with teams across the organization on all matters related to the Executive Board, and all matters requiring coordination with Member States and UN-wide processes.