Deputy Director, Policy, Programme and Intergovernmental Division (PPID)

About the role

The Policy, Programme and Intergovernmental Division (PPID) coordinates and drives UN Women's development results under the Strategic Plan 2026-2029, providing strategic direction, policy and technical guidance, and leading engagement in global intergovernmental processes. The Deputy Director reports to the Director of PPID with significant delegated authority, supervises five staff and directly oversees the Political Analysis and Programme Development Unit and the Trust Fund to End Violence Against Women.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the Division's planning and delivery of Strategic Plan results, including the Division's Strategic Note, and represent the Director in high-level intergovernmental and inter-agency forums
• Ensure coordination, monitoring and accountability of Strategic Plan results globally, working with SPRED and other Divisions
• Steward the knowledge management framework for development results and promote evidence-based decision-making
• Lead day-to-day executive management of the Division, including integrated planning, budgeting and resource management, and compliance with corporate policies
• Provide leadership for Directorate workplanning, resources and personnel, and manage risks and strategic resources mobilization
• Consult the Director on matters with institution-wide strategic, reputational or politically sensitive implications