CHIEF OF BRANCH (Chief, Policy and Programming Branch)
Resident Coordinator System · NEW YORK · D-1 · Apply by October 30, 2026
About this role
Org. Setting and Reporting In its resolution A/RES/72/279, the United Nations General Assembly endorsed the transformation of the Development Coordination Office (DCO) into a stand-alone coordination office within the United Nations Secretariat. DCO exercises managerial and oversight functions over the Resident Coordinator system, under the collective ownership of the members of the United Nations Sustainable Development Group (UNSDG). The position is located in the DCO Headquarters in New York and reports to the Assistant Secretary-General for Development Coordination. Responsibilities The Chief, Policy and Programming Branch leads, guides and formulates the substantive work of the Branch. The Chief oversees the management of activities undertaken within the Branch and ensures that programmed activities are carried out in a timely fashion and co-ordinates policy, programming, data and digital work across the Resident Coordinator system. The Chief provides strategic vision, leadership, and oversight to the Branch, which includes: a) the Development Programme Cycle Section, b) the Complex Settings Section, c) the SDG Policy and Financing Section, d) the Data, Digital and…