With over 18 years of global experience, Arshia Narang Chander serves as the Head of Administration and Budget for the UNEP North America Regional Office in Washington, DC and the UNEP Office in New York, specializing in administration, budget, and reform matters. Since joining the organization in 2013, she has managed administrative functions including: travel, procurement, IT, legal, and human resources, while overseeing budget implementation in alignment with International Public Sector Accounting Standards.
Previously, Arshia led environmental research projects at the U.S. Geological Survey, coordinating international teams and producing award-winning publications. She has a strong background in French instruction; research and data analysis; and customer service. She has an MBA, a master’s in French Language and Francophone Studies, and a certification in Women in Leadership
