Regional Director, Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (ROAP) Fixed Term Limited
Quick answer
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is seeking a Regional Director for the Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (ROAP) in Fukuoka, Japan, to lead the implementation of the organization's strategic plan and manage regional programs and partnerships.
- Role
- Regional Director, Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (ROAP) Fixed Term Limited
- Organization
- United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat)
- Location
- Fukuoka, Japan
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Leadership & Executive
The role
The Regional Director position at the Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (ROAP) at UN-Habitat in Fukuoka, Japan, involves leading the implementation of the organization's strategic plan and managing regional programs and partnerships.
What you'll do
- Contributes to the overall policy and strategy development of UN-Habitat, including in the regional dimensions.
- Provides strategic leadership for the implementation of UN-Habitat’s Strategic Plan 2026-2029 in the region.
- Leads the formulation of the regional annual work programme and coordinates its implementation.
- Strengthens accountability for advancing UN-Habitat’s core mandates of adequate housing, land and basic services.
- Expands responsibility for building strategic partnerships and coalitions with Member States, regional organizations, multilateral development banks, international financial institutions, development partners, academia, civil society and the private sector.
What it takes
- Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in urban and regional planning, urban development, housing studies, human settlements, or related area is required.
- A minimum of fifteen (15) years of relevant work experience in multi-disciplinary human settlements development work is required.
- A minimum of ten (10) years at the senior leadership level in an international setting or within the United Nations common system is required.
- Experience in leading large-scale programmes related to housing, land, basic services, sustainable urban development and/or territorial planning is required.
- Experience in partnership development, resource mobilization, investment facilitation and engagement with multilateral development banks, international financial institutions, governments and private sector stakeholders is required.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Fukuoka, Japan.
What is the compensation for this position?
The compensation for this position is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required for this position?
The key qualifications required include an advanced university degree in urban and regional planning, urban development, housing studies, human settlements, or related area, and a minimum of fifteen years of relevant work experience in multi-disciplinary human settlements development work.
How can I apply for this position?
Applications should be submitted through the online recruitment platform, inspira, by the application deadline of October 21, 2026.
Is this position remote?
This position is not remote. The job is located in Fukuoka, Japan.
How to apply
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