From: Message from the Comptroller <MessagefromtheComptroller@unicef.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 18, 2026 1:43 PM
Subject: Co-location of United Nations Agencies at UNICEF House
Dear Colleagues,
I am pleased to share with you that UNICEF House (3 United Nations Plaza) now hosts several United Nations agencies as part of the ongoing Headquarters Space Optimization initiative.
This co-location is part of the DFAM Space Optimization Initiative, following the consolidation of all New York Headquarters staff into UNICEF House after the expiration of the 633 Third Avenue lease and the implementation of FFI. The approach enables cost-sharing with other UN agencies and supports greater operational efficiency.
Co-located Agencies
The following agencies have joined us through signed lease agreements:
Co-located Agencies
The following agencies have joined us through signed lease agreements:
| Agency | Location | No. of Staff | Workplace |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNHCR | 5th Floor (temporary) / 8th Floor (permanent) | 14 | 9 offices, 8 cubicles, meeting room, storage, 2 focus rooms |
| UNAIDS | 8th Floor | 4 | 5 offices |
| UNICC | 8th Floor | 16 | 3 offices, 12 cubicles |
| Total | 34 |
Best regards,
Diane Kepler
Comptroller
Division of Financial and Administrative Management (DFAM)
Comptroller
Division of Financial and Administrative Management (DFAM)
But as far as I know, UNICEF continue to rent office space on 3rd Avenue and elsewhere in NY. Why? And, when we decided to take back 14th and 15th floor, the idea was to have all UNICEF NYHQs at UNICEF House. What happened?
ReplyDeleteIf UNHCR can manage with 14 sraff in New York, what are the hundreds of UNICEF staff doing in the UNICEF building that couldn't be done elsewhere at a far lower cost?
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