The United Nations is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender and nationality. The United Nations does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence and candidates will undergo reference and background checks, including human rights and conflicts of interest screening.
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations. Fluency in oral and written English is required for all senior leadership positions. A working knowledge of another United Nations official language will be an advantage. The Secretariat of the United Nations presents its compliments to the Permanent Missions of Member States to the United Nations and has the honour to request the nomination of candidates for the following positions:
Assistant Executive Director, Workplace and Management at the World Food Programme (WFP). This position is based in Rome, Italy.
Nominations must be submitted to the World Food Programme through the following email: EDCorrespondence@wfp.org by Wednesday, 11 November 2026 (midnight Rome time).
High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States (UN-OHRLLS). This position is based in New York, USA.
Nominations must be submitted through online form by Monday, 16 November 2026 (11.59 pm New York time).