Deputy Chief of Protocol

Within the delegated authority, the Deputy Chief of Protocol will be responsible for performing the following duties: 

Under the supervision of the Chief of Protocol, the incumbent will be responsible for the smooth operation of the daily activities of the Protocol and Liaison Service. 

S/He will organize all protocol aspects for the Secretary-General and the Deputy Secretary-General with regards to bilateral and multilateral meetings with foreign dignitaries, and official travel as necessary. In co-operation with the Chief of Protocol, s/he will prepare and assist at events such as dinners, luncheons or concerts hosted by the Secretary-General. 

S/He will be responsible for VIP treatment of visiting Heads of States and Governments, Ministers of Foreign Affairs and other foreign dignitaries at Headquarters. 

S/He will advice Permanent Missions on protocol and related matters such as diplomatic privileges, registration of new members of delegations and questions of precedence and flag regulations. 

S/He will liaise between missions and the host country, also in the field of privileges and immunities. 

S/He will assists high ranking UN officials in protocol matters, will assists the Chief of Protocol in safe-guarding and developing rules of Protocol and procedures to be applied at Headquarters and other duty stations. 

S/He will prepare and give lectures on protocol matters, privileges and immunities to various stakeholders. 

S/He will oversee the administrative tasks necessary for the functioning of the Office, including management and performance evaluations of the staff who have her as a first reporting officer. 

S/He will substitute for the Chief of Protocol in all his/her functions when and if necessary. 

S/He will undertake any additional assignments requested by the Chief of Protocol.