Political Coordinator

United Nations; Genf; On-site; CHF 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The United Nations is launching a Geneva-based liaison facility to strengthen engagement with Geneva-based missions, international organizations, and the private sector. The role entails collaborating with the Swiss Permanent Mission, the City and Canton of Geneva, and UNOG's Legal Office to draft opening procedures and reference documents, and to coordinate office space allocations.

As a Consultant, you will support the establishment phase, liaise with UNOG administration, and help mobilize

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Swiss Permanent Mission, City and Canton of Geneva, and UNOG Legal Office on opening procedures.
• Liaise with UNOG's administration to arrange office space allocation.
• Draft reference documents and letters as required.

Job description

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Category and Level : Affiliate Personnel – Consultants/Individual Contractors , CON

Recruitment Type : Consultant

Job Opening Job Opening ID: 286851 Job Network : - Job Family : - Category and Level : Affiliate Personnel – Consultants/Individual Contractors , CON
Recruitment Type : Consultant Duty Station : BONN
Department/Office : Convention to Combat Desertification Date Posted : Oct 20, 2026
Deadline : Oct 27, 2026

Opening of a Geneva based liaison facility: The establishment of a UNCCD Liaison facility in Geneva, a major multilateral headquarters bringing together 181 Permanent Missions, United Nations specialized agencies, international organizations, and private sector stakeholders, would undoubtedly strengthen the Secretariat's ability to engage, mobilize, and raise awareness among the Geneva-based specialized hub and further promote consensus building around core aspects of the process. It will also strengthen the secretariat’s ability to access funding from donor countries, the private sector, philanthropic foundations, and the City and Canton of Geneva. Collaborate closely with the Swiss Permanent Mission, the City and Canton of Geneva and UNOG's Legal Office on opening procedures for the Liaison Office, including drafting the letter and reference documents, as required. Liaise with UNOG's administration to arrange the allocation of office space.