Careers at United Nations [Resident Coordinator (Nepal)]
January 18, 2025
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Job Opening for
Resident Coordinator (Nepal)
Job Opening ID: 246284
Job Network : Economic, Social and Development
Job Family : Sustainable Development
Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories, D-2
Duty Station : KATHMANDU
Department/Office : Resident Coordinator System
Date Posted : Jan 13, 2025
Deadline : Jan 27, 2025
Job Duty
The Resident Coordinator system ensures the coordination of all organizations of the United Nations dealing with operational activities for development at the country level, regardless of the nature of their presence in the country. It encompasses the UN Resident Coordinator, the UN Country Team and Resident Coordinator’s Office and is served by the UN Development Coordination Office. In line with this General Assembly mandate, the Resident Coordinator (RC) is the highest-ranking representative of the United Nations development system (UNDS) at the country level, with the responsibility to lead United Nations country teams, and ensure system-wide accountability on the ground – including through a matrixed dual reporting model – for the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework and coordinating UN support to countries in their implementation of the 2030 Agenda. She/he brings to the role an appreciation of the breadth of assets of the United Nations in the service of sustaining peace. The Resident Coordinator is the designated representative of – and reports to – the SecretaryGeneral. The Resident Coordinator also reports annually to the host Government on the systemwide implementation of the UN Cooperation Framework. The Resident Coordinator system is focused on the advancement of sustainable development, leaving no one behind, and with the eradication of poverty in all its forms and dimensions as an overarching objective, consistent with the integrated nature of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. In performing her/his functions, the Resident Coordinator is guided by the respective UN Cooperation Framework and international frameworks, norms and standards agreed amongst the Member States of the United Nations.
Master’s degree – or equivalent post graduate qualification – in development studies, international relations, political science, economics, social sciences, human rights, law or closely related fields (for otherwise suitably qualified candidates, a first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced post graduate university degree).
Over 15 years of substantive experience and results in leadership roles at the international level is required (including five years of cumulative experience in development, human rights, rule of law peace-building or humanitarian work at country level outside of one’s own country). Previous RC experience is required. Senior-level inter-agency coordination experience may be considered in lieu of RC experience. Previous experience as a UN Designated Official (DO) for Security is desirable. Solid experience in the management and/or coordination of multi-sectoral humanitarian programmes, operations and advocacy at the country level and preferably in a multilateral context, is desirable. Excellent political judgement and strong diplomatic skills, with prior experience navigating a politically sensitive environment as a senior official in post-conflict or transitional justice settings, are desirable. Demonstrated ability to engage with all relevant stakeholders, including with government representatives, donors and civil society, in a politically sensitive environment is desirable. Proven ability to analyse socio-political developments and dynamics with a view to identifying entry points for UN engagement is desirable.