Chief, Regional Coordination and Intergovernmental Affairs

Unescap; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The United Nations Development Coordination Office (UNDCO) in New York seeks a Chief for Regional Coordination and Intergovernmental Affairs (P-5). The role leads the Intergovernmental and Regional Liaison Section and advises senior UN leadership on strategic partnerships and coordination across regions.

You will collaborate with the Office of the Assistant Secretary-General and UNSDG partners, steering cross‑cutting initiatives to accelerate the 2030 Agenda with a focus on engagement and

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Chief, Regional Coordination and Intergovernmental Affairs, P5

Job Opening

Job Opening ID: 285354

Job Network : Economic, Social and Development

Job Family : Sustainable Development

Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories , P-5

Recruitment Type : Position Specific Job Openings

In its resolution A/RES/72/279, the United Nations General Assembly endorsed the transformation of the Development Coordination Office (DCO) into a stand-alone coordination office within the United Nations Secretariat. DCO exercises managerial and oversight functions over the Resident Coordinator system, under the collective ownership of the members of the United Nations Sustainable Development Group (UNSDG). In 2026, DCO undertook a comprehensive organizational recalibration to ensure the RC system remains optimally configured to support the acceleration of the 2030 Agenda in its final years and fully embodies the UN 2.0 shift—anchored in data, digital, innovation, behavioral science, strategic foresight, and a mission driven organizational culture. This position is located in the United Nations Development Coordination Office (UNDCO) in New York. The incumbent is based in DCO's Strategic Partnerships and Engagement Division, managed by and reporting to the Director, Strategic Partnerships and Engagement Division. The Chief provides strategic leadership to the Intergovernmental and Regional Liaison Section within the Strategic Partnerships and Engagement Division. The role has a strong interface with the Office of the Assistant Secretary-General as well as with DCO’s regional teams.