Chief of Unit, Intergovernmental Meetings

About the role

The Chief of Unit leads the Intergovernmental Meetings Unit within the Secretariat to the Governing Bodies at UNODC. Reporting to the Chief of the Secretariat and under the Director of the Division, the role ensures effective support to key UN policy‑making bodies.

Key responsibilities

• Manage, supervise and coordinate all activities of the Unit, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with other SGB staff.
• Support the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ) and the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) as Deputy Secretary, facilitating their functions.
• Prepare and coordinate documents for the Commissions, ECOSOC, the General Assembly, and UN Congresses on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice.
• Oversee treaty‑related work of the CND, including matters on narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances and chemical precursors.
• Identify and advise on follow‑up actions after resolutions and decisions by the Commissions, ECOSOC and the General Assembly.
• Organise and provide substantive servicing for intersessional meetings of the CCPCJ and CND, including agenda preparation and briefing notes.
• Serve as Secretary for intergovernmental meetings as required.
• Provide substantive services to CND subsidiary bodies, drafting and reviewing documents and reports.
• Offer inputs and advice to expert groups, working groups and symposia on technical aspects of drug control and crime prevention.

Required profile

Required skills