Regional Director, Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (ROAP)

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is seeking an executive senior leader for the position of Regional Director for the Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (ROAP), located in Fukuoka, Japan. Functioning at the Senior Professional D-1 category, this pivotal role is responsible for directing the overall formulation, execution, and oversight of regional urbanization agendas, human settlement initiatives, and sustainable development programs. The appointed Regional Director will drive strategic priorities to ensure adequate housing, land tenure, and basic infrastructure across the Asia-Pacific region. Core duties include translating global organizational objectives into impact-driven regional policies, leading multi-level urban governance, steering disaster response efforts, and mobilizing financial investments from bilateral donors, development banks, and private entities. Candidates must exhibit extensive executive expertise in international development, strategic policy advocacy, and multi-national team management within the United Nations system or comparable intergovernmental organizations. This position presents a high-impact opportunity to influence sustainable urbanization policies and foster regional cooperation.