Resident Coordinator ad interim (Sao Tome and Principe)
Organizational Context
The UN Secretariat, through the Resident Coordinator System, ensures the coordination of UN development activities at the country level. The Resident Coordinator (RC) is the highest-ranking UN representative, leading UN Country Teams to implement the 2030 Agenda and Sustainable Development Goals. This role reports to the Secretary-General and collaborates with host governments and diverse partners.
Job Purpose
The Resident Coordinator (RC) serves as the highest-ranking UN representative at the country level, leading UN Country Teams to coordinate operational activities for development. The primary purpose is to ensure system-wide accountability for the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework and to coordinate UN support for the country's implementation of the 2030 Agenda. The RC fosters engagement with government, civil society, and partners to address national needs, advance the SDGs, and advocate for UN values, including human rights and gender equality. This role also involves managing UN system-wide support, mitigating risks, and promoting collaboration and innovation for sustainable development.
Responsibilities
Represents the UN at the highest state levels, fostering engagement with government, civil society, and partners to advance the 2030 Agenda and SDGs. Leads the UN Country Team in developing, monitoring, and implementing the UN Cooperation Framework. Coordinates system-wide UN support, taking a preventive approach and mitigating risks. Advocates for UN values, human rights, and gender equality, ensuring no one is left behind. Forges strategic partnerships at national and sub-national levels. Leverages UN system expertise to improve shared results and address SDG gaps. Oversees country financing instruments and pursues funding for joint UN efforts. Leads engagement on the UN's normative agenda and fosters an enabling environment for collaboration and knowledge sharing. Facilitates access to resources for innovation in financing and technology. Enhances strategic communication to promote UN system efforts and collective results. Manages security coordination as the Designated Official, if appointed. Promotes staff learning and implements relevant policies. Manages dual reporting systems and advances common business operations. Coordinates humanitarian assistance and links it with development programming. Integrates UN Country Team work with peacekeeping or political missions in 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 Resident Coordinator experience, experience as a UN Designated Official for Security, or in security decision-making is desirable.
Skills
Leadership, coordination, strategic engagement, partnership building, advocacy, risk mitigation, resource mobilization, security management, human rights promotion, gender equality advocacy, innovation facilitation, strategic communication, staff development.