Junior Sustainable Coordination Officer

La Oficina del Coordinador Residente, lidera el equipo de Agencias, Fondos y Programas del Sistema de Naciones Unidas para asegurar una respuesta colectiva, coordinada, articulada, eficaz e integral coherente con las prioridades nacionales para el desarrollo sostenible.

Al mismo tiempo, como agencia coordinadora, la OCR busca fortalecer la cooperación entre las entidades de la ONU y busca formas de fortalecer el sistema de la ONU mediante la financiación y la ejecución de programas transversales.

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development requires the United Nations Development System (UNS) to be agile, coherent, and responsive to country priorities and people’s needs, which is why it has embarked on a reform process since 2018.

The RC is appointed by the Secretary-General of the United Nations and leads the work of the Country Team, composed of the Representatives of the UN Agencies, Funds, Programmes, and Offices. In the Dominican Republic, the RC is responsible for leading the Country Team (UNCT) in the implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF).

The UN Resident Coordinator office (RCO) seeks to engage a Youth United Nations Volunteer (Youth UNV) to strengthen its capacity while facilitating and coordinating UN development efforts. The UNV volunteer will support the UN Resident Coordinator office (RCO) in its coordination role and will contribute to the areas of knowledge management, reporting and monitoring, strategic partnerships, analysis, and communication.

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Office, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

Support the development of a strategic partners’ mapping and database, including a wide range of stakeholders.

Support the conceptualization and drafting of concept notes for meetings and events, projects, and processes

Support the conceptualization and development of key knowledge management tools, including in the areas of partnerships, communications, analysis and resource mobilization

Supporting the implementation and follow-up of office priorities and activities in different areas.

Support the organization of events and meetings.

Help the UN Resident Coordinator office (RCO) and interagency coordination groups while documenting good practices and processes

Any other tasks assigned by the supervisor.