HEAD OF RESIDENT COORDINATOR OFFICE, P4
Quick answer
The United Nations is hiring a Head of Resident Coordinator Office (P4 level) to provide strategic guidance and oversight to the Resident Coordinator and UN Country Team on the implementation of the 2030 Agenda, managing the RCO team, and ensuring efficient and effective substantive coordination support. The position is located in All UN locations and the application deadline is 10/07/2026.
- Role
- HEAD OF RESIDENT COORDINATOR OFFICE, P4
- Organization
- United Nations
- Location
- All UN locations
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The position of Head of Resident Coordinator Office is responsible for providing strategic guidance and oversight to the Resident Coordinator and UN Country Team on the implementation of the 2030 Agenda, managing the RCO team, and ensuring efficient and effective substantive coordination support.
What you'll do
- Provides strategic guidance to the RC and UNCT on effective, quality and timely UN support for the implementation of the 2030 Agenda
- Provides strategic oversight of development policy, economic analysis and SDG financing outputs of the RCO team
- Initiates and coordinates strategic positioning and communications, external partnerships and joint resource mobilization efforts
- Coordinates the Business Operations Strategy and supports implementation of the efficiency agenda
- Manages knowledge management and capacity development activities
- Leads overall management of the RCO to ensure efficient and effective substantive coordination support
What it takes
- Advanced university degree in business or public administration, sustainable development, social sciences, education, or related area
- A minimum of seven years of experience in leading strategic planning, sustainable development policy and programme development
- A minimum of three years of experience leading multi-stakeholder coordination
- Experience supervising and managing multidisciplinary teams
- A minimum of three years of experience managing financial, human resources or operational functions
- Experience integrating or supporting inclusion approaches that promote gender equality, youth participation and the inclusion of persons with disabilities
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the position located?
The position is located in All UN locations.
What is the compensation for this position?
The compensation for this position is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required for this position?
The key qualifications required for this position include an advanced university degree, at least seven years of experience in leading strategic planning, and experience supervising and managing multidisciplinary teams.
How do I apply for this position?
Applications should be submitted through the online recruitment platform, inspira, by the application deadline of 10/07/2026.
Is this position remote?
The position is not specified as remote, and the application is to be submitted in All UN locations.
How to apply
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