The Position:
This position is located in the Facilities and Administrative Services Branch (FASB) within the Division for Management Services (DMS). FASB provides and oversees a broad range of support services relating to facilities and asset management, travel, mail & pouch and administrative/general services for both Headquarters and Field Offices. The term Field Offices includes all offices located outside of Headquarters including Regional/Sub-Regional Offices, Liaison Offices and Country Offices. The incumbent reports directly to the Chief of the Branch and supervises 2 Professional and 4 General Service staff.
The incumbent maintains professional contacts with staff at UNFPA-Headquarters, Development Coordination Office (DCO), UNDP and other agencies together with field based colleagues. Provides professional support, analyses, clarification, and information and maintains regular contact with staff, within and outside the Organization as may be required.
How you can make a difference:
UNFPA is the lead United Nations agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is intended, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. The UNFPA Strategic Plan for 2026-2029 articulates the organization’s response to a complex global environment, providing a roadmap for resilience and renewal. It is designed to accelerate the implementation of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. This mandate is pursued through a focus on four interconnected outcomes: ending the unmet need for family planning; ending preventable maternal deaths; ending gender-based violence and harmful practices; and adapting to demographic change through evidence and rights-based policies.
In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.
UNFPA is seeking candidates who transform, inspire, and deliver high-impact and sustained results and ensure effective external relations, communications, and partnership-building and resource mobilization in a rapidly changing development and funding landscape. We need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them, and who commit to delivering excellence in programme results.
Job Purpose:
Reporting to the Chief of the Facilities and Administrative Services Branch, the Section Chief provides leadership and supervision in the areas of Facilities and Asset Management globally.
The primary roles are specifically:
a) Formulate and implement a comprehensive strategy to optimize, develop, and maintain UNFPA’s office premises;
b) Endorse and coordinate Field Office relocations/alterations/renovations/constructions;
c) Develop and implement relevant policies and procedures;
d) Represent UNFPA as required on various inter-agency working groups, specifically in the UNSDG Task Team on Common Premises (TTCP);
e) Coordinate financial data related to fixed assets and leases;
f) Oversee and manage the asset management and lease management function.
You would be responsible for:
a) Provide strategic guidance and leadership in the area of facilities management
b) Development and implementation of a UNFPA strategy for all facilities/premises
c) Provide guidance, support, and oversight for management of building facilities and equipment at Headquarters and provide technical expertise for UNFPA premises globally.
d) Represent UNFPA in the Interagency Task Team on Common Premises (or relevant other forum)
e) Coordinate financial data related to fixed assets and leases
f) Provide strategic guidance and leadership in the area of fixed asset management and lease management
g) Other duties
Qualifications and Experience:
Education:
Advanced University Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Business Administration, or any other relevant discipline.
Knowledge and Experience:
Languages:
Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language an asset.
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Compensation and Benefits:
This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.
UNFPA Work Environment:
UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click here to learn more.
Disclaimer:
Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements.
UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts.
Applicants for positions in the international Professional and higher categories, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.