Resident Coordinator System Regional Director Jobs in Ethiopia

Resident Coordinator System Regional Director Jobs in Ethiopia; The Regional Director is a team and thought leader, convenor, facilitator, broker of partnerships, and strategic analyst on sustainable development.The role is outward-facing, providing regional, sub-regional, and country-level strategic support to Resident Coordinators (RCs), supported by a regional team.

Responsibilities

Regional Sustainable Development Thought Leadership, Partnerships and Convening:

Lead regional thought leadership on SDG acceleration issues, convening regional priorities to drive impact

Provide strategic direction in collaboration with Secretariat entities, Regional Economic Commissions, IFIs, and UN Agencies/Funds/Programmes

Strengthen collaboration with regional mechanisms and sub-regional bodies; leverage financing, digital tools, and multi-stakeholder platforms

Lead development of regional/multi-country partnerships to deliver on identified priorities

Integrate development approaches considering conflict, crises, prevention, peacebuilding, human rights, and humanitarian needs

Influence stakeholders using foresight, behavioral science, and data/evidence to promote innovation and SDG acceleration

Coordinate communications and strategic messaging for RC system at regional level, including countering misinformation

Support RC efforts for joint resource mobilization, pooled funds, and links to global/regional funding mechanisms

Work with Strategic Partnerships Division to translate opportunities into co-created initiatives leveraging digital innovation

Support Chair of Regional UNSDG in leadership and quality assurance for UNSDCFs and joint programmes

Provide strategic guidance to RCs and UNCTs to ensure quality support to Member States in implementing the 2030 Agenda

Report on regional results and oversee backstopping support to RCs, UNCTs, and RCOs

Track and report on UN reform and efficiency initiatives in the region

Facilitate relationships with host governments, donors, and counterparts; represent the Organization at meetings and conferences

Corporate Management and People Leadership:

Direct and manage the UNDCO Regional Office, including strategy, work programme, budgets, and reporting

Oversee activities ensuring timely delivery and coordination with UN system organizations and partners

Ensure delivery against results frameworks and efficiency targets; drive digital transformation and process simplification

Support day-to-day operations of RC system in the region; approve RC travel/missions; manage dispute resolution and troubleshooting

Integrate UN 2.0 competencies (foresight, behavioral science, data, digital innovation) into regional and country-level work

Lead integration of risk management and foresight into regional operations

Identify and advocate for surge support across countries; facilitate cross-regional surge mechanisms

Promote collaborative leadership behaviors and matrix management across functions and regions

Contribute to senior leadership talent identification and workforce planning; support RC and RCO recruitment

Support performance management of RCs and Heads of RCOs

Ensure compliance with UN policies on gender equality, disability, youth inclusion, staff well-being, and duty of care

Support RCs, UNCTs, and RCOs on business innovations

Contribute to UNDCO strategies and policies; participate in committees and advisory roles

Coordinate preparation of regional reports for interagency and intergovernmental bodies (UNSDG, CEB, ECOSOC, GA, etc.)

Oversee recruitment of staff for Regional Office, ensuring geographical and gender balance; manage and train staff; foster teamwork

Perform other related duties as requested by UNDCO senior management

Competencies

Professionalism:

Knowledge of sustainable development, SDG acceleration, and UN reform processes

Ability to analyze, plan, and provide strategic guidance in complex settings

Commitment to deadlines, persistence under challenges, and gender perspectives

Teamwork:

Works collaboratively; values input; supports group decisions; shares credit for team accomplishments

Planning and Organizing:

Develops clear goals; identifies priorities; allocates resources effectively; foresees risks; monitors and adjusts plans; uses time efficiently

Client Orientation:

Considers all service recipients as clients; establishes partnerships; identifies needs and matches solutions; keeps clients informed of progress

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in business administration, management, economics, or related field required

First-level degree with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted

Completion of degree/non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics, or data science an advantage

Work Experience

Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible experience in project/programme management, administration, or related area required

At least 2 years of experience in data analytics desirable

Languages

Fluency in English or French required

Knowledge of the other desirable

How to Apply

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