Director, Programme Management
Quick answer
The United Nations Development Coordination Office is hiring an in-office Director, Programme Management based in Bangkok to lead regional coordination support for the Resident Coordinator system.
- Role
- Director, Programme Management
- Organization
- United Nations Development Coordination Office (UNDCO)
- Location
- Bangkok
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Leadership & Executive
- Apply by
- 2026-08-16
The role
The United Nations Development Coordination Office (UNDCO) is seeking a Regional Director based in Bangkok to lead regional coordination support for Resident Coordinators. The role involves driving strategic thought leadership for SDG acceleration, managing complex partnerships, and overseeing regional operational frameworks. The Director will act as a key advisor to senior leadership while fostering innovation, digital transformation, and behavioral science approaches across UN country teams. This is a high-level leadership position requiring extensive experience in development cooperation and inter-agency collaboration.
What you'll do
- Lead regional thought leadership on strategic issues for SDG acceleration.
- Convene and provide direction to UN agencies, funds, and programmes at the regional level.
- Oversee regional office management, strategy, and budget allocation.
- Provide strategic guidance and backstopping to Resident Coordinators and UN Country Teams.
- Drive digital transformation, innovation, and evidence-based approaches across operations.
What it takes
- Master's degree in international relations, public administration, law, or social sciences.
- Minimum 15 years of progressively responsible experience in development cooperation.
- At least 10 years in senior leadership roles involving inter-organizational collaboration.
- Minimum 5 years of field experience in development cooperation.
- Demonstrated experience in leading organizational reform and change management.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
The position is an initial one-year fixed-term appointment, subject to extension based on funding, within the UN system's standard benefits framework for senior professional categories.
Frequently asked questions
Where is this position located?
This position is located in the United Nations Development Coordination Office (UNDCO) in Bangkok.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Candidates must have a Master's degree and at least 15 years of experience in development cooperation, including 10 years in senior leadership roles and 5 years of field experience.
When is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this position is August 16, 2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on United Nations Development Coordination Office (UNDCO)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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