Chief, Regional Coordination and Intergovernmental Affairs
Quick answer
The United Nations Development Coordination Office (UNDCO) in NEW YORK is hiring a Senior Chief, Regional Coordination and Intergovernmental Affairs, paying Not specified, to lead intergovernmental engagement and strategic partnerships.
- Role
- Chief, Regional Coordination and Intergovernmental Affairs
- Organization
- United Nations Development Coordination Office (UNDCO)
- Location
- NEW YORK
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The Chief, Regional Coordination and Intergovernmental Affairs is responsible for leading the development and implementation of engagement strategies with Member States, coordinating with various UN entities, and providing strategic leadership to the Intergovernmental and Regional Liaison Section.
What you'll do
- Lead the development, implementation, and performance review of differentiated engagement strategies with Member States.
- Coordinate and facilitate engagement with relevant sections in DCO, Regional Directors, and Resident Coordinators.
- Oversee and strengthen DCO’s systems for strategic monitoring and analysis of deliberations in UN intergovernmental bodies.
- Develop necessary systems for tracking emerging trends and priorities identified by Member States.
- Support the regional architecture of the UN development system and the implementation of relevant UN80 initiatives.
- Support the planning of evaluations of the UN development system regional architecture.
What it takes
- Advanced university degree in sustainable development, economics, public policy, political science, public administration, finance, law, social sciences or related field.
- A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience liaising with Member States.
- Experience advising on and/or supporting the engagement of seniors in intergovernmental forums.
- Field experience in the RC system, in UN development entities or partner organizations.
- Experience and knowledge of the UN development coordination architecture, especially at the regional level.
- Experience and proven capacity for strong, compelling communications (verbal and written), including report writing, and negotiation skills.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in NEW YORK.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include an advanced university degree, at least ten years of experience with Member States, and strong communication and negotiation skills.
How do I apply?
Applications can be submitted through the UN job portal at https://inspira.un.org/psp/PUNA1J/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/UN_CUSTOMIZATIONS.UN_JOB_DETAIL.GBL?Action=A&UNAction=Apply&JobOpeningId=285354&languageCd=ENG.
Is the job remote?
The job location is specified as NEW YORK, so it is not remote.
How to apply
Apply directly on United Nations Development Coordination Office (UNDCO)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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