UN SECRETARIAT, Chief of Service, Human Resources Management; Department of Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance Office of Human Resources, Nairobi

• Job Opening ID: 279461
• Job Network : Management and Administration
• Job Family : Human Resources
• Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, D-1
• Recruitment Type : Position Specific Job Openings
• Duty Station : NAIROBI
• Department/Office : Department of Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance Office of Human Resources
• Date Posted : Jul 23, 2026
• Deadline : Sep 5, 2026

The Office of Human Resources (OHR) is seeking a highly motivated and dynamic individual for this position, which is located in the Disciplinary and Accountability Service (DAS) of the Administrative Law Division (ALD) of the Office for Human Resources (OHR) in the Department of Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance (DMSPC). DMSPC provides policy leadership in all management areas through a clear, integrated global management strategy and policy framework and through strengthened monitoring, evaluation and accountability mechanisms that oversee the exercise of delegated authorities in an environment of decentralized management. It contributes to a culture of continuous learning and accountability and promotes innovation in business models throughout the Secretariat. OHR fosters a dynamic, adaptable, mobile workforce with the highest level of competence and integrity to effectively and efficiently serve the mandates of the Organization. OHR develops the regulatory human resources framework, strategies, policies, and directives, to ensure the Secretariat is better equipped to carry out its functions both at Headquarters and in field offices. The Office provides policy leadership in organizational human resources management areas including strategic workforce planning, talent management, organizational and staff development (including career planning), performance management, Organization-wide mobility, and appropriate duty of care, for all Secretariat staff. ALD is responsible for the implementation of the United Nations (UN) standards of conduct for all categories of personnel across the UN Secretariat. ALD provides client-focused, strategic, policy and legal advice on internal justice matters and represent the Secretary-General before the United Nations Dispute Tribunal. DAS handles disciplinary matters relating to all Secretariat staff members, represents the Secretary-General in appeals involving disciplinary matters before the United Nations Dispute Tribunal (UNDT), advises on critical matters involving high risk to the reputation of the Organization, and works to support UN Secretariat managers in the exercise of their responsibilities to address conduct and discipline matters. The Appeals Section assists in the preparation of written and oral submissions in connection with representation of the Secretary-General in proceedings before the United Nations Dispute Tribunal as well as identifies trends, patterns and causal relationships in organization-wide data sets related to appeals and makes recommendations for policy changes and modifications. DAS comprises the Appeals Section, the Disciplinary Section, and the Critical Incident Response Section. The Chief of DAS reports to the Director of ALD. The position is located at the Nairobi duty station.