Director, Human Resources Services; D

Division: Office of the Executive Secretary

Section: Human Resources Services

Unit:
Type of Appointment: Fixed Term Appointment

Date of Issuance: 23 February 2026 (re-advertised)

Final date to receive applications: 16 March 2026

Vacancy Reference VA

Reporting Date: As soon as possible

This vacancy announcement is being re-advertised. Candidates who have already applied are not required to submit a new application. Please note that all candidates should adhere to CTBTO Values of Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity.

Qualified female applicants and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

A roster of suitable candidates may be established for similar positions at the same level as a result of this selection process for a period of two (2) years.

Organizational Background The Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization with its headquarters in Vienna, Austria is the international organization setting up the global verification system foreseen under the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT), which is the treaty banning any nuclear‑weapon‑test explosion or any other nuclear explosion. The Treaty provides for a global verification regime, including a network of 337 stations worldwide, a communications system, an international data centre and on‑site inspections to monitor compliance.

Organizational Setting

This position is located in the Human Resources Services, Office of the Executive Secretary, OES/HRS.

Organizational Context

The Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization maintains a policy of fixed‑term appointments with a maximum tenure of seven (7) years. This framework supports the Organization's principles of staff rotation and knowledge transfer and places particular emphasis on effective succession planning to maintain continuity in operations and institutional expertise.

Reporting Lines

Under the supervision of the Executive Secretary, to: :

Duties and Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted strategic partner, providing expert counsel to the Executive Secretary and Secretariat Divisions on all areas of human resources that shape organizational culture and performance, including workforce planning, talent acquisition, staff development, performance management, staff administration, staff well‑being, and institutional modernization.
• Provide strategic leadership and direction in implementing the Human Resources Services (HRS) mandate, including HR process transformation, modernization of ERP systems and tools, and the formulation, interpretation, and consistent application of progressive HR policies that ensure transparency, fairness, and accountability while enabling a high‑performing and inclusive workforce.
• Oversee the overall management and strategic vision of HRS, ensuring effective resource allocation, including budget management, and work planning, performance monitoring, and timely delivery of results aligned with CTBTO's strategic objectives.
• Lead and oversee the design and implementation of change management initiatives that strengthen organizational capability, promote engagement, and enhance efficiency across HR processes and systems.
• Lead, empower, develop, and coach staff in HRS, promoting collaboration, continuous learning, accountability, and open communication within HRS and across the Organization.
• Lead the preparation of documentation, working papers, and reports to intergovernmental and oversight bodies on HR‑related programmatic and substantive matters; ensure the implementation of related decisions and recommendations.
• Provide strategic leadership and direction for the Organization's talent acquisition policies, ensuring recruitment processes align with Organizational objectives and uphold core values of transparency, diversity, and balanced geographical and gender representation.
• Promote effective staff‑management relations, fostering open communication, consultation, and trust through collaboration with staff representatives, advisory bodies, and other internal mechanisms.
• Chair meetings, seminars, and other forums on HR or organizational issues to promote dialogue and knowledge sharing…