Resident Coordinator (Angola)

Job Description

The Resident Coordinator (RC) is the highest-ranking UN representative in a country, tasked with leading and coordinating the United Nations development efforts to tackle national challenges and promote the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 🚀. Acting as a key liaison, the RC engages with government, civil society, and international partners to ensure effective implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development 🌍. With over 15 years of leadership experience, the RC oversees the work of UN country teams and promotes essential values such as human rights and gender equality 💪. This position requires a master’s degree or equivalent in relevant fields and fluency in English, with knowledge of Portuguese being a plus 📚. The role is vital for fostering collaboration and achieving impactful development outcomes by integrating resources and expertise across the UN system. The start date for this position is September 2025, unless the incumbent is reassigned before that date. Should the incumbent leave earlier, the selected candidate will be required to deploy within three (3) months of receipt of notification. According to the ICSC classification, Luanda is currently classified as a B duty station, rated on a scale that assesses the difficulty of working and living conditions from A to E, with A being the least and E, the most difficult. The duration of assignment for B duty stations is of 4 years. The tour of duty length may change if the hardship classification of the duty station changes. Eligibility for this position is limited to candidates who are members of the Resident Coordinator Pool. Resident Coordinators can apply for this post if by the post’s indicated start date they have one year or less of service remaining in their current duty station. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. The appointment against this position is limited to the Resident Coordinator System in this specific duty station. THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.