Director, German Rep Office Open to internal and external applicants

Director, German Rep Office [Open to internal and external applicants] UNDP - United Nations Development Programme Berlin International D-1, Director - Internationally recruited position level Speaks German, English Application deadline: April 03, 2026 Closed Apply Summary by Impactpool The Director of the UNDP Representation Office in Germany will represent and strategically position UNDP to key constituencies, mobilizing resources and demonstrating accountability for investments. This role involves influencing policy discussions in favor of multilateralism and the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Director will also raise the visibility of UNDP's work through strategic communications and marketing, while coordinating partnerships with German stakeholders. Overall, the position requires strong leadership and relationship-building skills to enhance UNDP's impact in Germany. Candidate Requirements: Advanced university degree in relevant field Minimum 15 years of relevant work experience Proven representational and negotiation skills Strong communications and advocacy skills Field experience in multilateral development work Fluency in English and German Tiered Approach In line with the commitment to safeguard capacity and support personnel already in the Organization, a majority of UNDP UNCDF/UNV vacancies are advertised using a tiered application process whereby: Tier 0 : UNDP/UNCDF/UNV IP staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments, whose posts will be abolished, or contracts will be terminated or not renewed during 2026. Tier 1 : Other UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments Tier 2 : UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding temporary appointments (TA), personnel on regular PSA contracts, and Expert and Specialist UN Volunteers Tier 3 or no tier indicated : All other contract types from UNDP/UNCDF/UNV and other agencies, and other external candidates Please make note of the Tier(s) indicated in the vacancy title, if any, and ensure that you satisfy the eligibility to apply. Background For six decades, and in some 170 countries and territories, UNDP has shaped the progress of human development, providing integrated support at scale to improve lives for millions of people worldwide. UNDP’s 2026-2029 strategic plan helps countries and communities in their progress towards high human development while protecting the planet through four strategic objectives – prosperity for all, effective governance, crisis resilience, and healthy planet. The plan is powered by three accelerators: digital and AI transformation; gender equality; and sustainable finance. All are underpinned by a commitment to human rights and to leaving no one behind. The Bureau for External Relations and Advocacy leads and supports UNDP to build and deliver essential strategic relationships and alliances. It creates and delivers a strong public narrative about the organization, impact of our work, and how we align with partners to identify and build solutions towards achieving sustainable development. The Bureau also leads UNDP’s work with traditional donors, as well as building innovative and diversified funding relationships.  BERA partnership work enables strong strategic relationships aligning with financial backing and provides partners and supporters with a clear understanding of what UNDP does and how our mission, capabilities and services reinforce global, regional, and national development priorities. The UNDP Representation Office in Germany, located in Berlin, is a reflection of the complementary agenda between UNDP and Germany and the shared ambition of supporting country-led efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals through the promotion of democratic governance, poverty eradication and prosperity, stabilization and recovery in fragile contexts and action on inequalities, climate change and the environment, making for a highly convergent partnership agenda.   The Office is expected to sustain and deepen the partnership with Germany, increase the visibility of UNDP and its work among German constituents and the German public as well as support UNDP at headquarter, regional and country levels in better positioning with German counterparts. The office will cultivate, build and nurture strategic relationships including with parliament and its committees, Chancellery, Ministries, KFW, BMZ, civil society, the private sector, foundations, academia, think tanks and the media. Job Purpose and Organizational Context Under the supervision of the BERA Deputy Director, the Director of Germany Representation Office represents and strategically position UNDP to key constituencies, mobilises resources for the work of UNDP and demonstrates accountability for these investments. The Director serves as the connector between UNDP programmes and countries and key German constituencies, such as parliamentarians, public servants, the private and philanthropic sectors, civil society and public, showing how German government investments create impact and acceleration towards development goals; influences discussions for decisions and policy options in favor of multilateralism, development and the achievement of the SDGs; raises the profile and visibility of the work of UNDP through strategic and targeted communications, marketing and advocacy, in collaboration with communications teams at HQ level; coordinates and advises on the creation and strengthening of partnerships with Germany, including coordinating and securing new and updated resource commitments; leads and coordinates the UNDP presence in Germany as the senior relationship focal point. Duties and Responsibilities 1. Represent and strategically position UNDP to key constituencies and influence policy options in favor of multilateralism, development and the achievement of the SDGs Serve as UNDP’s Representative to Germany, representing a gateway between UNDP and the German development constituencies; Me