Chief of Cabinet

REQUIREMENTS

Academic

• Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in international relations, political science, economics, public administration, business administration, tourism management, law or a related field. A first-level university degree combined with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.

Experience and Basic Competencies

• At least fifteen years of progressively responsible professional experience in senior leadership, public administration, institutional management, tourism policy, programme or project management, or related fields, including substantial responsibility for strategic planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation;
• Proven experience translating institutional or government-wide strategies into actionable plans, coordinating multiple departments or public authorities, setting delivery priorities and monitoring implementation against measurable objectives;
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, high-value public programmes or investment portfolios, including budget oversight, accountability mechanisms, performance reporting, compliance and coordination with oversight or funding institutions;
• Demonstrated experience building consensus and working across ministries, regional or local authorities, senior officials and diverse public- and private-sector stakeholders;
• Substantial experience in international relations, bilateral or multilateral engagement and high-level representation, including dialogue with government counterparts and international organizations;
• A proven record of leading multidisciplinary teams, managing sensitive institutional matters and delivering results under demanding deadlines in a multicultural environment;
• Experience in audit, public financial management, internal control, compliance or institutional governance is an asset;

	- Experience with tourism policy transformation, sustainable development, destination management, digitalization or national sector strategies is an asset; - Prior experience in a senior advisory or managerial capacity within the United Nations system or another international or multilateral organization is desirable; - Experience with United Nations or comparable international-organization budgetary processes, including submissions to governing bodies, is desirable.
Languages	- Fluency in English is essential; - Good working knowledge of one of other official languages of the Organization (Arabic, Chinese, French, Spanish or Russian) is an asset.
Computer Skills	- Computer literacy in Microsoft Office software and Windows 11.
Other Skills and Competencies	- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written; - Demonstrated ability to develop clear goals, consistent with agreed strategy; - Ability to identify priority activities and assignments and adjust priorities as required; - Demonstrated ability to work in a multilingual, multiethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; - Judgment/decision-making; - Managing performance; - Leadership; - Vision; - Building trust; - Promote tourism for the benefit of people and planet; - Integrity; - Professionalism; - Respect for diversity; - Capacity to manage various projects simultaneously and deliver on deadlines; - Previous experience in the United Nations or another international organization is an asset.
Remuneration	The total annual salary of USD 149,918, consists of a net annual salary of USD 117,953 (net of taxes and before medical insurance and pension fund deductions) and an annual post adjustment of USD 31,965. The post adjustment (cost of living allowance) is variable and subject to change without notice in accordance with the rates as set within the UN common system for salaries and allowances. The figure quoted for the post adjustment, is based on the October 2026 rate of 27.1%.
Other conditions	The initial grade and step on appointment will be determined by the Secretary-General on the basis of qualifications and in the light of previous similar appointments and could be at a grade different from that shown above. Appointments are normally at step 1 of the grade. The Secretary-General reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post. If, following consideration of applications, the Secretary-General proceeds to fill this vacancy, a fixed-term appointment for an initial period of one year – subject to a four-month probationary period – will be offered. There is,

however, no guarantee either that the initial contract will be renewed or that a career appointment within UN Tourism will subsequently be offered.

Any extension of the appointment will be subject to the continuation of the mandate of the Secretary-General and/or the availability of funds.

The incumbent shall comply with the Staff Regulations and Rules of the Organization, in particular those relating to conduct and confidentiality, and with any Conflict of Interest, financial disclosure or ethics framework adopted by the Organization during the term of appointment.

Application Procedure

Interested applicants are requested to complete the Online UN Tourism Personal History Form. Please note that UN Tourism will only accept applications received through our web-based system. Applications sent by other means (e.g. post, email, etc.) or received after the deadline indicated above, will not be taken into consideration.

• Candidates who do not receive any feedback within three months of the deadline should consider their application as unsuccessful;
• In filling vacancies, due regard will be paid towards maintaining a staff selected on a wide and equitable geographical basis. Candidates of all nationalities are welcome to apply; under similar circumstances, preference will be given to nationals of UN Tourism Member States. Women candidates and nationals from non-represented Member States in the UN Tourism Secretariat are encouraged to apply;
• Short-listed candidates may be asked to take a competitive exam as part of the final phase of the selection process. These candidates will be contacted directly for this purpose.