Leadership Jobs in International Organizations

NATOBrussels, BECloses 5 Aug

As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, this role leads the Agency's customer-facing function to ensure digital and operational delivery aligns with NATO mission requirements. The position is responsible for shaping the customer demand pipeline, managing service strategies, and driving a customer-centric cultural transformation across a large, distributed organization.

NATOBrussels, BECloses 5 Aug

The Chief Data Officer serves as the NCIA authority on data and AI, shaping how information drives NATO decision-making and mission effectiveness. As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, the role defines enterprise data strategy, governance frameworks, and architectures to ensure interoperability across the Alliance.

NATOBrussels, BECloses 5 Aug

The Chief Information Officer serves as a senior executive leader responsible for the NCIA digital backbone, overseeing internal IT strategy, infrastructure, and cyber security. This role drives digital transformation and ensures that technology and information capabilities support NATO mission success and operational excellence.

NATOLondon, GBCloses 18 Aug

The Managing Director leads the Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) Executive, overseeing a team of approximately 90 civilian and military staff. The role is responsible for accelerating the development and adoption of dual-use technological solutions to critical transatlantic security challenges while managing operations across multiple international locations.

IOMKhartoum, SDCloses 19 Jul

The Deputy Chief of Mission provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for IOM activities in Sudan. The role ensures coherence between country office programmes and support services while representing the organization to national authorities and international partners.

UNICEFKabul, AFCloses 26 Jul

The Chief of Health provides strategic and managerial leadership to UNICEF's health programme in Afghanistan, overseeing a large portfolio that includes maternal and child health, immunization, and health systems strengthening. Operating in a complex humanitarian and development environment, the role focuses on balancing immediate emergency responses with long-term systems development. The position requires an experienced leader capable of engaging effectively with partners and de facto authorities to improve health outcomes for women and children.

UNICEFBeirut, LBCloses 17 Jul

The People and Culture Manager serves as a strategic HR partner for UNICEF Lebanon, aligning human resources management with organizational objectives in a complex humanitarian context. The role provides leadership on workforce planning, talent management, and organizational change to ensure a resilient and inclusive workplace culture.

OHCHRCloses 16 Jul

This position leads the Secretariat of the Commission of Inquiry on the situation in North and South Kivu provinces in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The incumbent manages the overall work of the Commission, ensuring that investigations and reporting tasks are carried out according to standard fact-finding methodologies and strategic objectives.

UN SecretariatGeneva, CHCloses 22 Aug

The Director provides strategic leadership for the Humanitarian Sector Division within OCHA, overseeing global support for humanitarian assistance and reform activities. The role involves managing a large, geographically dispersed workforce to ensure integrated delivery of coordination, policy, and information functions under the Humanitarian Reset initiative.

IFCDouala, CMCloses 23 Jul

The Program Manager leads the operationalization of IFC's country strategy in Cameroon, overseeing a multidisciplinary team and a diverse portfolio of investment and advisory activities. The role serves as a key representative for the World Bank Group, fostering high-level relationships with government officials and private sector stakeholders to drive sustainable market growth.

WEFGeneva, CH

The Head leads the thematic portfolio for education and skills within the Centre for the New Economy and Society, shaping the global socio-economic agenda through public-private cooperation. This leadership role manages a team of specialists and a diverse network of initiatives, including the Reskilling Revolution and the Future of Jobs Report.

IOMGeneva, CHCloses 20 Jul

The Chief leads IOM's institutional efforts to advance a systemic approach to crisis preparedness and humanitarian response globally. This senior role manages a diverse portfolio including surge capacity, WASH, shelter, and camp coordination while ensuring alignment with the IOM Strategic Plan 2024–2028.

UN SecretariatPort-au-Prince, HTCloses 22 Jul

This leadership role is located within the United Nations Support Office in Haiti (UNSOH). The incumbent manages medical logistics and operational functions to ensure the delivery of effective medical services to UN staff and constituents in a mission environment.

UNICEFKabul, AFCloses 21 Jul

This senior leadership role oversees UNICEF's complex education portfolio in Afghanistan, balancing immediate humanitarian needs with long-term system strengthening. The incumbent navigates a sensitive political environment to protect and expand learning opportunities for children, particularly adolescent girls.

UNHCRGeneva, CHCloses 22 Jul

The Head of Evaluation Office provides senior-level leadership and quality oversight of the evaluation function at UNHCR, reporting directly to the High Commissioner to ensure independence. The incumbent leads the development of evaluation policies and strategies while coordinating centralized and decentralized evaluation activities across headquarters and field operations.

UNHCRWashington, DC, USCloses 22 Jul

As the High Commissioner's senior representative in the United States, this role provides strategic vision and managerial oversight for the Washington office. The Representative leads advocacy, visibility, and fundraising campaigns to secure political and financial support for UNHCR's global mission from government and private sector stakeholders.

ITCGeneva, CHCloses 6 Aug

The Deputy Executive Director directs the operationalization of ITC programmes and ensures human and financial resources are aligned to deliver trade solutions for developing countries. This senior leadership role involves formulating organizational strategies, overseeing administrative and technical divisions, and representing the agency at high-level international forums.

WHOGeneva, CHCloses 17 Jul

The Unit Head leads the AI and Frontier Technologies unit within the Department of Digital, Data and AI, providing technical leadership and managerial oversight. The role focuses on advancing the ethical integration of artificial intelligence and advanced analytics into global health metrics and healthcare delivery systems.

IOMBissau, GWCloses 16 Jul

The Chief of Mission serves as the senior representative for IOM in Guinea-Bissau, providing strategic leadership and oversight for all migration-related activities and country office operations. Reporting to the Regional Director and the UN Resident Coordinator, the incumbent manages policy advocacy, resource mobilization, and the implementation of the country programme in alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework.

IOMMonrovia, LRCloses 16 Jul

The Chief of Mission provides strategic leadership and oversight for IOM activities in Liberia, managing policy, administrative, and financial operations. The role involves high-level representation within the UN Country Team and advocacy with national authorities to promote humane and orderly migration management.

IOMTripoli, LYCloses 16 Jul

The Deputy Chief of Mission supports the Chief of Mission in managing early recovery, durable solutions, and development programming for the IOM Libya Country Office. The role involves overseeing field operations, supervising sub-offices, and ensuring effective implementation of migration-related projects in alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework.

IOMManila, PHCloses 16 Jul

This leadership role provides strategic oversight for the Global Shared Services Centre (GSSC) in Manila, managing resource allocation, business innovation, and change management initiatives. The incumbent ensures the efficient delivery of centralized administrative support to IOM offices worldwide while fostering a customer-centric culture and driving continuous process improvement.

UNICEFCotonou, BJCloses 17 Jul

This senior role serves as a strategic business partner within the Senior Management Team in Benin, overseeing the efficient use of UNICEF assets and operational resources. The incumbent manages the office's operational functions including finance, human resources, and supply chain to ensure effective delivery of results for children.

UN SecretariatAddis Ababa, ETCloses 16 Aug

The Regional Director leads the Development Coordination Office interface in Africa, overseeing the Resident Coordinator system and ensuring horizontal collaboration across the UN Development System. The role involves providing strategic guidance to Resident Coordinators and UN Country Teams to accelerate the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals.

UN SecretariatBangkok, THCloses 16 Aug

The Regional Director leads the Development Coordination Office interface in the Asia Pacific region, overseeing the Resident Coordinator system to accelerate the 2030 Agenda. This senior leadership role involves strategic engagement with regional mechanisms, UN agencies, and International Financial Institutions to drive sustainable development impact.

UN SecretariatAmman, JOCloses 16 Aug

The Regional Director leads the Development Coordination Office interface in the Arab States, ensuring effective horizontal collaboration across the UN Development System. Reporting to the Assistant Secretary-General, the incumbent provides strategic leadership to Resident Coordinators and manages regional partnerships to accelerate the 2030 Agenda.

IsDBJeddah HQ, SACloses 30 Jul

The Director provides strategic leadership and oversight for the Resilience and Climate Action Department, managing thematic areas including climate change, fragility, and social empowerment. The role involves coordinating high-level policy development, resource allocation, and external partnerships to deliver development solutions across the Bank's Member Countries.

UNICEFBudapest, HUCloses 18 Jul

The Chief of Payroll and Offboarding provides strategic leadership and technical oversight of UNICEF global payroll, offboarding, and job classification functions. Based at the Global Shared Services Centre, the incumbent leads a specialized team to ensure accurate, compliant, and client-focused service delivery across the organization.

UN SecretariatGeneva, CHCloses 15 Aug

This position leads the Radio, Television, and Webcast Section within the UN Information Service in Geneva. The incumbent manages multimedia news coverage, production budgets, and a multilingual team to ensure high-quality broadcast and digital content for global audiences.

IDBHTCloses 1 Aug

The Country Representative serves as the primary interlocutor between the IDB Group and the government, private sector, and civil society in Haiti. This senior leadership role involves managing the country office, leading the development of the Country Strategy, and overseeing the implementation of development programs to maximize impact.

UNDPNew York, USCloses 22 Jul

The Team Leader provides strategic leadership to a high performing team managing UNDP engagement with Member State donors and bilateral partners. Reporting to the Deputy Director of the Bureau for External Relations and Advocacy, the incumbent leads negotiation strategies to protect and grow the core resource base while modernizing the organization resource mobilization culture.

UN SecretariatGeneva, CHCloses 14 Aug

The Chief of Protocol leads the Protocol and Liaison Service at the United Nations Office at Geneva, serving as the primary authority on diplomatic practice and host country relations. The role involves managing high-level visits from Heads of State, overseeing accreditation for Permanent Missions, and providing strategic advice to the Director-General on matters of precedence and diplomatic immunity.

OECDParis, FRCloses 20 Jul

This leadership role within the Directorate for Communications involves overseeing the OECD's corporate media and social media presence. The successful candidate will manage a team of professionals to amplify the organization's policy priorities and support the Secretary-General's external engagement activities.

WHOBrazzaville, CGCloses 17 Jul

The Regional Emergency Director provides technical and managerial leadership to strengthen country capacities for health emergency preparedness, detection, and response across the African Region. Reporting to the Regional Director, the incumbent oversees organizational readiness, manages protracted emergencies and graded events, and leads the development of regional strategies for epidemic and pandemic prevention.

OECDParis, FRCloses 2 Aug

This role leads the Co-ordination Secretariat Unit within the International Service for Remunerations and Pensions (ISRP), providing senior legal counsel and governance support to international committees. The incumbent manages a team responsible for legal analysis, regulatory drafting, and stakeholder coordination regarding remuneration and pension frameworks for coordinated international organizations.

Council of EuropeGraz, ATCloses 20 Jul

The Executive Director leads the strategic direction, financial oversight, and day to day operations of the European Centre for Modern Languages (ECML) in Graz. This senior leadership role involves managing a multidisciplinary team and coordinating with a Governing Board of 36 member states to advance innovation in language education.

WTOGeneva, CHCloses 23 Jul

The Director leads the Institute for Training and Technical Cooperation, overseeing the WTO's technical assistance and training programs for developing and least-developed countries. The role involves strategic planning, resource mobilization, and managing a multidisciplinary team of over 40 staff to enhance trade capacity and participation in the multilateral trading system.

OHCHRAddis Ababa, ETCloses 24 Jul

This senior role provides strategic oversight and authoritative direction for human rights monitoring, reporting, and capacity-building within the Regional Hub for East and Southern Africa. The incumbent manages a team to integrate human rights norms into political, development, and humanitarian frameworks while advising UN leadership on protection and accountability.

UN SecretariatNew York, USCloses 7 Aug

The Director serves as the Deputy Head of the Peacebuilding and Peace Support Office, providing strategic leadership and policy guidance on peacebuilding strategies. The role involves managing the office's senior management team, overseeing administrative operations, and representing the organization in high-level inter-governmental and inter-agency fora.

UNRWAAmman, JOCloses 20 Jul

The Director of Internal Oversight Services serves as the Chief Audit Executive for UNRWA, reporting directly to the Commissioner-General. The role provides independent assurance and advice on governance, risk management, and control processes while leading the agency's audit, evaluation, and investigation functions.

OECDParis, FR

The Chief Operating Officer provides visionary leadership and strategic direction to the Directorate for Corporate Operations, overseeing digital services, human resources, and infrastructure. Reporting to the Secretary-General, the role ensures integrated and efficient corporate services that support the OECD's strategic objectives and operational resilience.

WEFTokyo, JP

The Partner Lead manages strategic relationships with senior executives from Forum Partner companies in Japan, focusing on engagement retention and new partner development. This role involves building executive-level connections, designing tailored engagement plans, and identifying a robust pipeline of potential partners to align with regional goals. The position also includes people management responsibilities, providing guidance to local business team members in the Tokyo office.

Council of EuropeStrasbourg, FRCloses 16 Jul

The Director General of Administration leads the Council of Europe's internal transformation, overseeing essential services including human resources, IT, finance, and legal support. The role involves setting strategic objectives to ensure the organization remains agile, sustainable, and committed to excellence in public service delivery while maintaining close communication with member state representatives.

IMFWashington, DC, USCloses 17 Jul

The Financial Counsellor and Director leads the IMF's work on the financial sector, capital markets, and central banking. This senior executive role oversees over 320 employees and provides intellectual leadership for global financial stability assessments and technical assistance.

UNICEFRome, ITCloses 21 Jul

The Director reports to the Executive Director and leads an independent Evaluation Office responsible for organizational learning and accountability. The role involves setting the vision for UNICEF evaluation policy, ensuring methodological rigor, and managing global evaluation partnerships.

UN SecretariatNew York, USCloses 23 Jul

This senior leadership role oversees multi-entity staff administration and operational services within the Common Administrative Platform at UN Headquarters. The incumbent manages specialized desks covering talent sourcing, staff administration, and general operations to ensure efficient service delivery across Secretariat entities.

UN SecretariatNew York, USCloses 20 Jul

The Chief leads the Information Management Systems Service for the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund, serving as a member of the executive team. The role is responsible for the Fund's information systems and communications technologies, overseeing business transformation, process optimization, and the implementation of the multi-year ICT road map.