United Nations Recruitment 2026: Chief, Salaries and Allowances Division (D-1), New York, USA – Apply by 8 November 2026

Overview

The United Nations is seeking applicants for the position of Chief, Salaries and Allowances Division at the International Civil Service Commission Secretariat in New York, United States. This is a senior-level professional opportunity classified at the D-1 level within the Management and Administration job network and Human Resources job family.

The successful candidate will provide strategic direction and technical leadership regarding salaries, allowances, remuneration policies, and conditions of service across organisations within the United Nations common system. The role involves directing the Division's work programme, leading policy development, reviewing salary and allowance methodologies, providing authoritative technical advice, leading local salary surveys, and representing the ICSC Secretariat at meetings and inter-agency forums.

Who can apply

This opportunity is intended for accomplished leaders and professionals with extensive experience in developing, reviewing, and administering national or international compensation policies, specifically in human resources, compensation, economics, and business management.

Requirements

Applicants must hold an advanced university degree, such as a Master’s degree or Doctorate, in Human Resources Administration, Business Management, Economics, or a related field. Alternatively, candidates with a first-level university degree such as a Bachelor's degree in the specified fields may be considered if they possess an additional two years of relevant professional experience.

Key dates

The job opening was posted on 25 September 2026, and applications must be submitted by 8 November 2026.