About Resident Coordinator System

Resident Coordinator Systemis part of the United Nations system, working to promote international cooperation and address global challenges. As a UN entity, it contributes to the organization’s mission of maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations, and promoting international cooperation in solving international problems and encouraging respect for human rights.

Job Summary

This Regional Director, Africa (Development Coordination Office) – Temporary Job Opening, D2 position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact within Resident Coordinator System’s work in international cooperation and sustainable development. Based in Ethiopia, you will contribute your expertise to advance the organization’s mission and support international cooperation on critical global challenges. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, multicultural environment while contributing to meaningful outcomes that benefit communities worldwide.

Key Details

• Job Title:Regional Director, Africa (Development Coordination Office) – Temporary Job Opening, D2
• Grade:D-2
• Location:Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
• Department:Resident Coordinator System
• Contract Type:Temporary Assignment
• Salary Range:$128,422.0 – $151,422.0 USD annually

Qualifications

• Academic Qualifications: Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in international relations or public administration, law, social sciences or related area.
• Academic Qualifications: A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree..
• Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
• Language: For this job opening, English is required.
• Language: The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).
• Language: Required Languages Language Reading Writing Listening Speaking English UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II.
• Experience: Over fifteen years of progressively responsible experience in the management and coordination of development cooperation is required.
• A minimum of ten years of experience serving in leadership positions in the field (outside the candidate’s country of origin) is desired.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience serving in international and/or multi-lateral organizations is desired.

Skills

• PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of the substantive field of work in general and of specific areas being supervised.
• Shows ability to produce reports and papers on technical issues and to review and edit the work of others.
• Shows ability to apply UN rules, regulations, policies and guidelines in work situations.
• Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.
• PLANNING AND ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
• LEADERSHIP: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow: empowers others to translate vision into results; is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvements; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands.
• Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.
• Experience serving in a senior management role in the United Nations is desired.
• Experience in delivering sustainable development policy and programme results is desired.
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams to effect change and deliver joint results is desired.
• Experience managing multi-cultural teams is desired Experience serving as a UN Resident Coordinator is desired..

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment

How to Apply