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United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund
The United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund was established in 1949 by the United Nations General Assembly. It provides retirement, death, disability and...
United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund
The United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund was established in 1949 by the United Nations General Assembly. It provides retirement, death, disability and related benefits to staff of the United Nations and other member organizations. The fund operates as a multiple employer defined benefit plan and manages assets for its participants and beneficiaries.
General information
Firm type
Pension Fund
Year founded
1949
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
New York City
Corporate office
1 Dag Hammarskjöld Plaza 4th Floor, New York City, New York, United States
Principals
Pedro Antonio Guazo Alonso
Representative of the Secretary-General for Investments
Robert van der Zee
Representative of the Secretary-General for Investments
Toru Shindo
Chief Investment Officer
Rosemarie McClean
Chief Executive of Pension Administration
Kenza Himmi
Head of Impact Investing and Partnerships
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund?
Toru Shindo serves as Chief Investment Officer and leads the Office of Investment Management. Robert van der Zee was appointed Representative of the Secretary-General for Investments in February 2026.
Does the fund participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The fund acts as a limited partner in external vehicles including Apollo Global Management, Global Infrastructure Partners, Bridgepoint Group, and Actis funds. It also holds direct and fund investments in real estate.
What asset classes receive the largest allocations?
Public equities total $42.56 billion and fixed income totals $36.17 billion. Real estate stands at $6.937 billion with smaller buckets in infrastructure, timberland, and cash.
Which regions does the fund cover in its equity program?
Four regional teams manage public equities in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Global Emerging Markets.
How is the fund related to the United Nations?
The fund was created by UN General Assembly resolution in 1949 and operates as a subsidiary organ of the United Nations.
What recent governance change occurred at the fund?
February 2026: Robert van der Zee succeeded as Representative of the Secretary-General for Investments.
Does the fund maintain ESG or impact mandates?
The fund is a PRI signatory and Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance member since 2020. Kenza Himmi leads impact investing and partnerships.
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