D-1Staff grades

D-1 grade at United Nations common system

Director

D-1 is the first Director grade in the UN common system.

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Career stageLeadership
Active jobs17

Grade overview

What is D-1?

Grade familyDirector and senior leadership
CategoryDirector
Typical experienceTypically 15+ years
Career stageLeadership

Typical scope

Direction of a major office, division or programme and accountability for strategy, people and resources.

Experience figures are practical benchmarks, not universal eligibility rules. The vacancy notice always controls, and G, NO and some Field Service roles are locally or nationally recruited.

Current opportunities

Latest D-1 jobs

Active vacancies indexed with this exact grade inside the UN grades system.

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Principal Administrative Officer

DOSNew York, United States
Director (D-1)3 days left3 days ago
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Secretary of the Board and Chief

UNODCVienna, Austria
Director (D-1)3 days left4 days ago
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Human Resources and Social Relations Director

UPUBern, Switzerland
Director (D-1)29 days left11 days ago
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Chief of Branch, Communications

OCHANew York, United States
Director (D-1)Today14 days ago
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Head of Office – UN Women China

UN WomenBeijing, China
Director (D-1)6 days left18 days ago
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Director, Innovation Impact Division (IID)

WIPOGeneva, Switzerland
Director (D1)10 days left19 days ago

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Questions answered

What does D-1 mean at United Nations common system?

D-1 is the first Director grade in the UN common system.

How much experience is normally needed for D-1?

Typically 15+ years. This is an orientation benchmark; the official vacancy's stated requirements control.

Is D-1 a staff grade?

It is part of the staff-grade structure described on this page, subject to the appointment type in the vacancy.