UN Coordination Officer- Gender Equality And Youth Development - UNRCO, UN Women And UNFPA, New Delhi, INDIA New Delhi, India Posting Date06/11/2026

Organizational Context

The UN Resident Coordinator's Office in New Delhi, India, supports the coordination of development activities for all UN agencies. This role, embedded within the RCO, provides direct support to UN Women and UNFPA, focusing on mainstreaming gender equality and youth development across the UN Country Team (UNCT). The position contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Framework, working with 27 UN entities, government officials, and civil society to ensure effective planning and implementation of UNCT activities.

Job Purpose

This Coordination Officer role supports the UN Resident Coordinator's Office in New Delhi, India, with a specific focus on gender equality and youth development. The purpose is to enhance the coordination and mainstreaming of these critical areas across the UN Country Team (UNCT), UN Women, and UNFPA. The role contributes to the effective implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Framework by providing technical support, facilitating joint programs, and strengthening advocacy and knowledge building. The position plays a key part in ensuring UNCT activities align with gender and youth empowerment goals, fostering collaboration among UN agencies, government, and civil society.

Responsibilities

The Coordination Officer will support the UN Resident Coordinator's Office in planning, implementing, and monitoring UNCT activities, particularly those related to gender equality and youth development. Key duties include providing technical support to UN sub-groups (Results Groups), maintaining information flow, and assisting in the development and monitoring of joint programs. The role involves analyzing the situation on gender and youth, co-producing analytical papers, and preparing concept notes and project proposals. Responsibilities also include supporting advocacy efforts, organizing trainings, and developing knowledge products. The officer will monitor and report on progress, facilitate UNCT meetings, and contribute to annual planning and reporting on gender equality and youth development.

Work Experience

A minimum of seven years of proven professional experience in working on gender equality and youth issues is essential. Experience in providing technical support and strategic coordination with diverse stakeholders, including government and civil society, is required. The ability to design, manage, and monitor programs for women and young people, and to write quality knowledge products for advocacy and policy development, is highly desirable.

Skills

Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues, Accountability, Creative Problem Solving, Effective Communication, Inclusive Collaboration, Stakeholder Engagement, Leading by Example, Programme Management, Administrative Processes, Data Management, Financial and Budgeting Skills, IT Skills.

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