Vacancy Notice

Post Title: Chief of Cabinet Duty Station: Madrid, Spain

Grade of thePost:

D.1 Date of Entry

As soon as possible

VacancyReference:

UNWTO/HHRR/VAC/12/OFSG/2026

Duration ofAppointment:

The appointment will be for an initial period of one (1) year, with the possibility of extension for successive one-year periods

Department: Office of the Secretary-General Deadline forApplications:

16 November 2026

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) is the United Nations agency responsible for the promotion of responsible, sustainable and universally accessible tourism.

The Office of the Secretary-Generalis responsible for establishing the strategic vision of the Organization, in coordination with all Members and partners, and coordinating and supervising all Departments of the Secretariat. It is also responsible for supervising the preparation, implementation and evaluation of the Programme of Work of the Organization.

The Chief of Cabinet provides strategic advice and executive leadership in coordinating the work of the Office of the Secretary-General and advancing the Organization's institutional priorities.

The incumbent consults the Secretary-General on complex strategic, governance, managerial and operational matters; facilitates decision-making at the highest level; and ensures effective coordination across organizational units and timely implementation of executive decisions and follow-up on, including ongoing Member State matters and ensuring that the Programme of Work is delivered in a timely manner.

Under the supervision of the Secretary-General, the incumbent performs the following duties:

1. Strategic Leadership and Executive Coordination





Directs and coordinates the work of the Office of the Secretary-General, ensuring alignment with the Organization's strategic priorities, the Secretary-General's mandate and established institutional objectives.

Consults the Secretary-General on strategic, institutional, managerial and operational matters, providing analysis, identifying emerging issues and risks, and recommending appropriate courses of action to facilitate informed decisionmaking.

Reviews and prioritizes submissions, reports, correspondence and other documentation requiring the Secretary-General's consideration, ensuring their accuracy, completeness and conformity with applicable rules, regulations, policies and established practices.

Promotes effective coordination across organizational units and senior management, monitors the implementation of decisions and directives, and ensures timely follow-up, accountability and reporting on agreed actions using already established reporting standards.

2. Institutional Governance, Advice and Stakeholder Relations

Consults with the Secretary-General and, as appropriate, senior management, on institutional precedents, governance arrangements, administrative policies, rules of procedure, protocol and sensitive organizational matters, in consultation with the competent offices.

Coordinates proposals to improve internal regulations, procedures and working methods, in consultation with the Legal Counsel,



the Director of Administration and Finance and other relevant departments, and in accordance with the Organization's governing instruments and applicable policies.

Serves as a principal liaison between the Secretary-General, senior management, Member States, host-country authorities, United Nations entities and other stakeholders, facilitating high-level consultations, responsive communication and systematic follow-up.

Participates in senior management meetings and high-level consultations and represents the Secretary-General when delegated, ensuring appropriate follow-up and consistency with the Organization's positions and established procedures.

3. Management of the Office of the Secretary-General

Directs the administrative and operational management of the Office, establishes priorities and oversees its programme of work, budget, staffing and resource allocation within delegated authority ensuring protocols are considered wherever relevant.

Oversees the preparation and quality of the Secretary-General's official correspondence, speeches, presentations, briefing notes and other executive communications, collaborating with the Communications Department and other relevant units and drafting materials as required.

Plans and coordinates the Secretary-General's official engagements and travel, including itineraries, protocol arrangements, logistical requirements, speeches and briefing materials.

Oversees the performance and professional development of staff assigned to the Office, including performance appraisal, workload allocation and staff-related matters, in collaboration with Human Resources as appropriate.

4. Oversight of Conference

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