Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations
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The deputy secretary-general of the United Nations is the deputy to the secretary-general of the United Nations. The office was created to handle many of the administrative responsibilities of the secretary-general, help manage Secretariat operations, and ensure coherence of activities and programs.[2][3] The post was formally established by the General Assembly at the end of 1997.[1]
Administrative position within the United Nations
| Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations | |
|---|---|
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| United Nations United Nations Secretariat | |
| Style | Her Excellency |
| Reports to | The Secretary-General |
| Seat | UN Headquarters New York City (international territory) |
| Appointer | The Secretary-General The Secretary-General appoints the Deputy Secretary-General following consultations with Member States and in accordance with Article 101 of the Charter of the United Nations.[1] |
| Term length | See below The term of office of the Deputy Secretary-General must not exceed that of the Secretary-General.[1] |
| Constituting instrument | General Assembly Resolution 52/12 B[1] |
| Precursor | Deputy Secretary-General of the League of Nations |
| Inaugural holder | Louise Fréchette |
| Formation | 1997 |
| Website | Deputy Secretary-General |
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Amina J. Mohammed of Nigeria was named as deputy secretary-general by then secretary-general-designate António Guterres. Mohammed assumed the office the same day as Guterres began his term, on 1 January 2017.