Principal Administrative Officer

GloJobs; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The United Nations in New York is seeking a Principal Administrative Officer (D-1) to direct and deliver the Service's work programme. The role sits at the D‑1 level and is based in New York, NY.

The incumbent will formulate and implement the substantive work plan, supervise staff, and coordinate activities with divisions, the Department, and external UN partners to ensure timely delivery of mandated programmes. Application deadline: 17 September 2026.

Responsibilities

• Formulates and implements the substantive work programme of the Service under his/her supervision.
• Oversees the management of activities undertaken by the Service, ensures that programmed activities are carried out in a timely fashion and co-ordinates work in the different areas both within the Division and Department, and with other organizations of the United Nations System, as appropriate.
• Leads, supervises and carries out the work programme of the Service under his/her responsibility.

Job description

Principal Administrative Officer at UN. Grade: D-1. Location: New York, United States. Application deadline: 17 September 2026. Within the delegated authority, the Principle Administrative Officer, D-1 will perform the following duties:

• Formulates and implements the substantive work programme of the Service under his/her supervision. Oversees the management of activities undertaken by the Service, ensures that programmed activities are carried out in a timely fashion and co-ordinates work in the different areas both within the Division and Department, and with other organizations of the United Nations System, as appropriate.


• Leads, supervises and carries out the work programme of the Service under his/her responsibility.