United Nations
Chief of Administration – United Nations (March 2025)
About the Role
The United Nations is seeking a highly experienced professional to fill the position of Chief of Administration at the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (Mechanism). This role is based in the Division of Administration, Registry, and covers both branches of the Mechanism in Arusha, Tanzania, and The Hague, Netherlands. The selected candidate will report directly to the Registrar and play a key role in overseeing administrative, financial, human resources, and operational functions.
Key Responsibilities
As the Chief of Administration, your primary responsibilities will include:
- Administrative Leadership: Oversee administrative services such as human resources, finance, budget management, procurement, security, IT, and general services.
- Policy & Strategy Development: Advise the Registrar, President, and Prosecutor on administrative policies, ensuring alignment with UN regulations while addressing the unique needs of international criminal tribunals.
- Financial & Budget Oversight: Manage budget planning, financial operations, and procurement activities, ensuring compliance with UN standards.
- Cross-Departmental Coordination: Work closely with internal and external UN entities, including the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the Residual Special Court for Sierra Leone (RSCSL), and the African Court for Human and Peoples’ Rights.
- Audit & Risk Management: Lead interactions with oversight bodies such as the Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) and the Board of Auditors, ensuring proper risk management and compliance.
- Performance Reporting: Prepare reports for intergovernmental bodies like the Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ) and the UN General Assembly.
- Operational Efficiency: Develop and implement strategies to improve operational effectiveness, ensuring the smooth execution of key tribunal functions.
Required Qualifications
Education
- Advanced degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Accounting, Law, Social Sciences, or a related field.
- A Bachelor’s degree combined with two additional years of relevant experience may be considered.
Experience
- Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in administration, human resources, finance, logistics, or budget management.
- At least 5 years of experience with the United Nations or other international organizations is preferred.
- Experience working with UN International Criminal Tribunals is an added advantage.
Languages
- Fluency in English (reading, writing, speaking, and understanding) is required.
- Working knowledge of French is desirable.
Key Competencies
- Professionalism: Expertise in administrative management, ability to produce and review technical reports, and in-depth knowledge of UN rules and policies.
- Planning & Organization: Strong ability to set goals, prioritize tasks, allocate resources efficiently, and foresee potential risks.
- Accountability: Takes full responsibility for assignments, ensures timely delivery of outputs, and upholds UN regulations.
- Leadership: Inspires and empowers teams, drives change, fosters collaboration, and champions gender balance.
- Decision-Making: Identifies key issues, evaluates risks, and makes informed decisions with organizational impact in mind.
Assessment & Selection Process
Qualified candidates will go through a multi-stage evaluation process, which may include:
- A technical assessment to evaluate competencies relevant to the role.
- A competency-based interview to assess leadership skills, decision-making abilities, and subject-matter expertise.
- Reference checks to verify professional background and work history.
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Application & Special Considerations
- The United Nations is committed to gender equality, diversity, and inclusion. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Applicants must meet the UN lateral move requirements and provide details in their Personal History Profile (PHP).
- The position is subject to budget approval and funding availability.
- The UN does not charge application fees at any stage of the recruitment process.
How to Apply
This is a full-time position. Interested candidates should apply through the official United Nations Careers Portal.
Application Deadline: 11:59 PM (New York time) on the closing date.
For more details and to submit your application, please visit the official UN Careers website.
To apply for this job please visit careers.un.org.
