Current Heads of UN Organizations – Set 2
Test your knowledge of the current heads of important United Nations organizations, offices, programmes and related UN-system bodies. This set contains 20 fresh MCQs covering current leadership positions.
1. Who is the current United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator?
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Correct Answer: B. Tom Fletcher
Tom Fletcher is the current UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator.
Tom Fletcher is the current UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator.
2. Who is the current United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights?
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Correct Answer: C. Volker Türk
Volker Türk of Austria is the current UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. He took up his official functions on 17 October 2022. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Volker Türk of Austria is the current UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. He took up his official functions on 17 October 2022. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
3. Who is the current Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)?
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Correct Answer: C. Monica Kathina Juma
Monica Kathina Juma of Kenya became Executive Director of UNODC and Director-General of UNOV on 11 May 2026. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Monica Kathina Juma of Kenya became Executive Director of UNODC and Director-General of UNOV on 11 May 2026. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
4. Who is the current Executive Director of the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)?
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Correct Answer: A. Jorge Moreira da Silva
Jorge Moreira da Silva is the current UN Under-Secretary-General and UNOPS Executive Director. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
Jorge Moreira da Silva is the current UN Under-Secretary-General and UNOPS Executive Director. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
5. Who is the current Executive Director of UNAIDS?
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Correct Answer: B. Winnie Byanyima
Winnie Byanyima is the current Executive Director of UNAIDS and also holds the rank of UN Under-Secretary-General. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
Winnie Byanyima is the current Executive Director of UNAIDS and also holds the rank of UN Under-Secretary-General. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
6. Who is the current President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)?
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Correct Answer: B. Alvaro Lario
Alvaro Lario is the current President of IFAD, the UN specialized agency focused on ending rural poverty and hunger. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
Alvaro Lario is the current President of IFAD, the UN specialized agency focused on ending rural poverty and hunger. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
7. Who is the current Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)?
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Correct Answer: B. Daren Tang
Daren Tang of Singapore is the current WIPO Director General. He was reappointed in April 2026 for a second six-year term beginning 1 October 2026. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
Daren Tang of Singapore is the current WIPO Director General. He was reappointed in April 2026 for a second six-year term beginning 1 October 2026. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
8. Who is the current Director General of the Universal Postal Union (UPU)?
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Correct Answer: C. Masahiko Metoki
Masahiko Metoki of Japan is the current Director General of the UPU International Bureau. His second term began on 1 January 2026. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
Masahiko Metoki of Japan is the current Director General of the UPU International Bureau. His second term began on 1 January 2026. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
9. Who is the current Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)?
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Correct Answer: B. Rafael Mariano Grossi
Rafael Mariano Grossi of Argentina is the current Director General of the IAEA. He continues to lead the Agency in 2026. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
Rafael Mariano Grossi of Argentina is the current Director General of the IAEA. He continues to lead the Agency in 2026. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
10. Who is the current Executive Director of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)?
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Correct Answer: B. Michelle Gyles-McDonnough
Michelle Gyles-McDonnough became Executive Director of UNITAR in February 2025. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
Michelle Gyles-McDonnough became Executive Director of UNITAR in February 2025. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
11. Who is the current Executive Coordinator of the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme?
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Correct Answer: A. Toily Kurbanov
Toily Kurbanov is the current Executive Coordinator of UNV, a position he has held since January 2021. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
Toily Kurbanov is the current Executive Coordinator of UNV, a position he has held since January 2021. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
12. Who is the current Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)?
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Correct Answer: C. Simon Stiell
Simon Stiell of Grenada is the current Executive Secretary of UN Climate Change. He was reappointed for a second three-year term in June 2025. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
Simon Stiell of Grenada is the current Executive Secretary of UN Climate Change. He was reappointed for a second three-year term in June 2025. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
13. Who is the current Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction and Head of UNDRR?
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Correct Answer: B. Kamal Kishore
Kamal Kishore is the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction and Head of UNDRR. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
Kamal Kishore is the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction and Head of UNDRR. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
14. Who is the current Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations?
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Correct Answer: A. Amina J. Mohammed
Amina J. Mohammed is the current Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations and Chair of the UN Sustainable Development Group. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}
Amina J. Mohammed is the current Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations and Chair of the UN Sustainable Development Group. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}
15. Who currently heads the United Nations Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA)?
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Correct Answer: B. Rosemary A. DiCarlo
Rosemary A. DiCarlo is the current Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and heads DPPA. :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}
Rosemary A. DiCarlo is the current Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and heads DPPA. :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}
16. Who is the current UN Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs?
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Correct Answer: B. Li Junhua
Li Junhua of China is the current Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs and heads UN DESA. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}
Li Junhua of China is the current Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs and heads UN DESA. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}
17. Who is the current Rector of the United Nations University (UNU)?
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Correct Answer: B. Tshilidzi Marwala
Professor Tshilidzi Marwala is the 7th Rector of the United Nations University and also holds the rank of UN Under-Secretary-General. :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}
Professor Tshilidzi Marwala is the 7th Rector of the United Nations University and also holds the rank of UN Under-Secretary-General. :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}
18. Who is currently serving as Acting Director of the United Nations System Staff College (UNSSC)?
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Correct Answer: A. Miguel Panadero
Miguel Panadero is currently serving as Acting Director of UNSSC and also serves as Deputy Director of its Integrated Business Centre. :contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}
Miguel Panadero is currently serving as Acting Director of UNSSC and also serves as Deputy Director of its Integrated Business Centre. :contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}
19. Who is the current Assistant Secretary-General, CEO and Executive Director of the United Nations Global Compact?
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Correct Answer: B. Sanda Ojiambo
Sanda Ojiambo is the Assistant Secretary-General and CEO of the UN Global Compact and has served as its CEO and Executive Director since June 2020. :contentReference[oaicite:18]{index=18}
Sanda Ojiambo is the Assistant Secretary-General and CEO of the UN Global Compact and has served as its CEO and Executive Director since June 2020. :contentReference[oaicite:18]{index=18}
20. Who is the current Director General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM)?
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Correct Answer: C. Amy Pope
Amy Pope is the current Director General of IOM. She began her five-year term on 1 October 2023 and is the first woman to hold the position. :contentReference[oaicite:19]{index=19}
Amy Pope is the current Director General of IOM. She began her five-year term on 1 October 2023 and is the first woman to hold the position. :contentReference[oaicite:19]{index=19}
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