Resident Coordinator (Eritrea)

Organizational Context

The UN Resident Coordinator system, established by General Assembly resolution 72/279, coordinates UN development system entities at the country level. The Resident Coordinator (RC) is the UN's highest-ranking representative, leading country teams to ensure accountability for the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework and coordinate support for the 2030 Agenda. The RC reports to the Secretary-General and the host government, focusing on sustainable development and poverty eradication.

Job Purpose

The Resident Coordinator (RC) serves as the highest-ranking UN representative at the country level, leading UN Country Teams to implement the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework and advance the 2030 Agenda. This role involves representing the UN at the highest levels, fostering engagement with diverse stakeholders, and coordinating UN system-wide support to national needs and priorities. The RC advocates for UN values, promotes human rights and gender equality, and builds strategic partnerships to enhance collective results and impact. They also oversee UN financing instruments, promote normative agendas, facilitate innovation, and manage strategic communication to build public support for UN efforts. In specific contexts, the RC may also coordinate humanitarian responses and integrate UN efforts with peacekeeping missions.

Responsibilities

Represents the UN at the highest state levels, fostering engagement with government, civil society, and partners to address national needs and advance the 2030 Agenda. Leads the UN Country Team in developing, monitoring, and implementing the UN Cooperation Framework. Coordinates system-wide UN support, identifying and mitigating risks to SDG achievement. Advocates for UN values, human rights, and gender equality, promoting the SDG commitment to leave no one behind. Forges strategic partnerships with diverse national and sub-national entities. Identifies and leverages UN system expertise to improve shared results and ensure alignment with national priorities. Oversees country financing instruments and pursues funding for joint UN initiatives. Fosters collaboration, knowledge sharing, and innovation. Leads strategic communication efforts to promote the 2030 Agenda. Manages security coordination when appointed as Designated Official. Promotes staff learning and implements policies on PSEA and gender parity. Manages dual reporting systems and advances common business operations. Coordinates humanitarian responses and integrates UN efforts in conflict/post-conflict settings. Provides oversight to the Resident Coordinator's Office.

Work Experience

A minimum of 15 years of substantive international leadership experience is required, including at least five years in development, human rights, rule of law, peace-building, or humanitarian work at the country level outside one's own country. Previous RC experience, experience as a UN Designated Official for Security, or in security decision-making is desirable. Experience in humanitarian program management, disaster, and emergency response is also desirable.

Skills

Leadership, coordination, representation, partnership building, strategic planning, advocacy, risk mitigation, resource mobilization, communication, security management, human rights, gender equality, innovation, knowledge management, staff development.

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