Resident Coordinator (Morocco)
Organizational Context
The UN Resident Coordinator (RC) system, established by General Assembly resolution 72/279, coordinates UN development system entities at the country level. The RC is the highest-ranking UN representative, leading country teams and ensuring accountability for the Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework and the 2030 Agenda. Reporting to the Secretary-General, the RC works to advance sustainable development and eradicate poverty, guided by international frameworks.
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 and ensure system-wide accountability. The role is pivotal in developing, monitoring, and implementing the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework and supporting national efforts towards the 2030 Agenda. The RC represents the UN at the highest levels, fostering engagement with government, civil society, and partners to address national needs and advance Sustainable Development Goals. This includes advocating for UN values, promoting human rights and gender equality, forging strategic partnerships, and leveraging UN system expertise to achieve collective results and foster coherence in UN development efforts. The RC also oversees country-level security when appointed as Designated Official and manages the Resident Coordinator's Office.
Responsibilities
Represents the UN at the highest levels, engaging 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 UN system-wide support, identifying and mitigating risks to SDG achievement. Advocates for UN values, human rights, and gender equality, ensuring a 'leave no one behind' approach. Forges strategic partnerships with diverse national and sub-national entities. Leverages UN system expertise to address national development needs and improve shared results, ensuring coherence and reducing duplication. Provides oversight for country financing instruments and pursues funding for joint UN efforts. Fosters collaboration, knowledge sharing, and innovation. Leads strategic communication to promote UN system efforts and collective results. When appointed Designated Official, coordinates country-level security. Manages dual reporting systems and promotes UN common business operations. In humanitarian contexts, coordinates response efforts and links humanitarian and development programming. In conflict settings, integrates UN Country Team work with peacekeeping or political missions.
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 Designated Official for Security, or in security decision-making is desirable. Experience in humanitarian program management, coordination, and advocacy is also desirable.
Skills
Leadership, coordination, strategic planning, partnership building, advocacy, communication, negotiation, risk management, security coordination, human rights, gender equality, sustainable development, knowledge management, innovation, financial oversight.