Note Verbale [Request for Nomination of Candidates for the Position of UNEP Deputy Executive Director]

The Secretariat of the United Nations presents its compliments to all Permanent Missions to the United Nations Office in New York, Geneva, Nairobi and Vienna, the United Nations departments and bodies, specialised agencies, intergovernmental and other organizations, and has the honour to request the nomination of candidates for the position of Deputy Executive Director at the level of Assistant Secretary-General. This position is based in Nairobi (Kenya). The Deputy Executive Director is a member of the Secretary-General’s Global Leadership Team, and as such, serves as a role model for the United Nations Values (Inclusion, Integrity, Humility and Humanity) and Behaviours Framework (Connect and Collaborate; Analyse and Plan; Deliver Results with Positive Impact; Learn and Develop; and Adapt and Innovate) and the desired behaviours of the United Nations System Leadership Framework. The Secretariat welcomes nominations to supplement the Secretary-General’s search and consultations and would especially welcome the nomination of women candidates.