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Clemens M. Adams (Incumbent)

Board candidate
Geneva, Switzerland

Relevant experience and qualifications

I currently serve as Board’s Vice-Chair, providing strategic direction and oversight, building on my broad senior-level leadership experience in management, client services and operations. I have overseen financial management services, including internal controls, risk management, budgeting and treasury for two decades. Throughout my career, I have focused on enhancing clients’ support from both a policy setting and a practical perspective, both in the field and at headquarters. My international experience, paired with the strong management track record, has been an asset to the Board, supporting informed decision-making benefitting its members and the continued growth of the UNFCU.

Candidate statement

I am passionate about contributing to the financial peace of mind of our members and UNFCU’s important mission: serving those who serve the world. Our Credit Union must remain a strong, financially dependable institution which excels in providing outstanding financial client services while safeguarding the assets entrusted to it by its members. I want to continue contributing to the achievement to these important goals, ensuring that our UNFCU remains responsive to evolving financial needs of our global membership and their families, serving the UN, Agencies, Funds & Programmes at field, country or regional offices, or headquarters; as well as our retirees and their beneficiaries.

Employment information

United Nations experience

Current grade level: D2

2023–2024
UNOPS
Special Advisor to the Executive Secretary

2010–2022
UNOG
Director, Division of Administration

2008–2010
UN Secretariat
Director, Facilities & Commercial Services Division, Department of Management

2007–2008
UN Secretariat
Head, ERP Implementation Planning Group, OUSG, DFS

2003–2006
UN Secretariat
Chief, Specialist Support Service, OMS, DPKO

2001–2003
UN Secretariat
Officer-in-Charge, Logistic Support Division, OMS, DPKO

1998–2001
UNFICYP
Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)

1994–1998
UN Secretariat
Chief, Engineering Section, FALD, DPKO

1990–1994
UN Secretariat
Chief, Administration and Support Unit, Field Operations Division, DM

1989–1990
UNTAG
Officer-in-Charge, Building Management Unit, GSS, DOA

1987–1988
UNHCR
Technical/Field Officer

Non-UN experience

1985–1987 
National Housing Authority
Integrated Expert, CIM/GTZ

1983–1985
UNHCR
Consultant Engineer


Education

1982
Technische Hochschule
Diplom Ingenieur (Dipl.-Ing.) — equivalent to a Masters in Engineering

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