Secretary of the Board and Chief

Leads the Secretariat to the International Narcotics Control Board in advancing the Board’s mandate under international drug-control treaties. The role directs the Secretariat’s substantive programme, supports Board decisions and diplomatic engagement with governments, and ensures authoritative reporting, oversight and coordination across United Nations and intergovernmental partners.

• Support the Board in developing activities that carry out its mandate under international drug-control treaties
• Implement Board decisions and coordinate their execution between Board sessions
• Negotiate for the Board and maintain relations with governments
• Advise governments on treaty implementation and evaluate compliance with treaty obligations
• Direct the Secretariat’s substantive work programme and oversee timely delivery of its activities
• Oversee reports for intergovernmental bodies and ensure outputs meet quality standards
• Manage budgets, programme performance, recruitment and staff development
• Represent the Secretariat at international, regional and national meetings

• Advanced degree in business or public administration, law, social sciences, medicine, health sciences or a related area; a first-level degree with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted
• At least 15 years of progressively responsible professional experience in law, criminal justice, medicine, health sciences, administration or a related field
• Experience in national and international drug control
• Strong leadership managing teams and relevant technical work areas
• Experience managing intergovernmental processes and servicing intergovernmental bodies
• English

• Experience liaising with United Nations Member States and independent expert bodies
• Experience in data analytics or a related area

• Drug Control
• Treaty Implementation
• Diplomatic Negotiation
• Intergovernmental Processes
• Programme Management
• Data Analysis
• Team Leadership
• Budget Management
• Report Review

• Temporary position available until 31 December 2026 subject to funding
• Assignment may be administered as a temporary assignment for an internal United Nations Secretariat staff member
• Vienna is classified as an H-category family duty station