Resident Coordinator ad interim (Sao Tome and Principe)

The role

The Resident Coordinator ad interim position in Sao Tome and Principe requires leading the UN country team in the development, monitoring, and reporting on the UN Cooperation Framework, and enabling its implementation in full consultation with the Government and diverse partners.

What you'll do

• Represent the UN at the highest levels of state and foster engagement with Government, civil society, and private sector partners.
• Lead the UN country team in the development, monitoring, and reporting on the UN Cooperation Framework.
• Coordinate UN system-wide support to the Government, taking a preventive approach and identifying and mitigating risks to the achievement of the SDGs.
• Support, catalyze, and advocate for the work of UNCT member agencies and support Country Representatives in reaching their agency-specific goals.
• Promote and advocate for the fundamental values, standards, and principles of the UN Charter, including respect for and protection of human rights and gender equality.
• Engage, convene, and forge strategic partnerships at the national and sub-national level with diverse entities, including civil society, trade unions, employers' organizations, and the private sector.

What it takes

• Minimum 15 years of substantive experience and results in leadership roles at the international level, including five years of cumulative experience in development, human rights, rule of law, peace-building, or humanitarian work at the country level outside of one's own country.
• Previous RC experience is desirable.
• Previous experience as a senior official with accountability for security or previous experience in security decision-making in a complex environment is desirable.
• Experience in the management and/or coordination of humanitarian programmes, disaster, and emergency response, preferably at the country level, is desirable.
• Excellent judgement and strong diplomatic skills are desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with all relevant stakeholders, including with government representatives, donors, and civil society, is desirable.

What you'll bring

How to apply

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