Resident Coordinator (Panama)
Quick answer
The United Nations is hiring a Resident Coordinator (Panama) to lead UN country teams and ensure coordination of operational activities for development, with a focus on sustainable development goals.
- Role
- Resident Coordinator (Panama)
- Organization
- United Nations
- Location
- PANAMA CITY, PANAMA
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Leadership & Executive
The role
The Resident Coordinator is the highest-ranking representative of the United Nations development system at the country level, responsible for leading UN country teams and ensuring coordination of operational activities for development.
What you'll do
- Represent the United Nations at highest-levels of state and foster engagement with Government, civil society, bilateral and multilateral partners
- Ensure coordination of UN country team in support of countries implementing the 2030 Agenda
- Lead development, monitoring and reporting on the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework
- Promote and advocate for the work of UNCT member agencies
What it takes
- Master’s degree – or equivalent post graduate qualification
- Minimum 15 years of substantive experience in leadership roles at international level
- Experience in management and/or coordination of humanitarian programmes, disaster, and emergency response
- Strong political acumen and ability to engage with a broad range of stakeholders
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in PANAMA CITY, PANAMA.
What is the compensation package?
Compensation details are not specified in the posting.
What qualifications are required for this role?
Candidates must have a Master’s degree or equivalent post-graduate qualification and at least 15 years of substantive experience in leadership roles at an international level.
How do I apply for this position?
Interested candidates can apply through the UN recruitment platform, inspira, by following the instructions provided.
How to apply
Apply directly on United Nations's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
This listing is aggregated from a third-party source and its summary may be auto-generated, so details can be inaccurate or out of date. ForGood is not the employer and is not liable for the content — please verify everything on United Nations's official posting before applying.