Staff Development Officer, P3

United Nations; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

United Nations is seeking a Staff Development Officer within the Resident Coordinator System Leadership Branch of UNDCO in New York. This position reports to the Chief, Learning and Development Section, and collaborates with subject-matter experts in SDG Coordination and other DCO teams to advance capacity building across the organization.

The role emphasizes program development, knowledge management, and cross-functional collaboration to support the 2030 Agenda and UN reform efforts.

Job description

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Job Network : Management and Administration

Job Family : Human Resources

Category and Level : Professional and Higher Categories , P-3

Recruitment Type : Position Specific Job Openings

In its Resolution A/RES/72/279, the United Nations General Assembly endorsed the transformation of the Development Operations Coordination Office (DCO) as a stand-alone coordination office within the United Nations Secretariat. DCO exercises managerial and oversight functions of the resident coordinator system under the oversight of the Chair of United NationsSustainable Development Group (UNSDG). In 2026, DCO undertook a recalibrationto ensure the RC system remains optimally configured to support the acceleration of the 2030 Agenda and embodies theUN2.0shift- anchored in data, digital, innovation, behavioral science,strategic foresight, and amission driven organizational culture. This position is located in the Resident Coordinator (RC) System Leadership Branch of the United Nations Development Coordination Office (UNDCO). The incumbent reports to the Chief, Learning and Development Section, under the overall supervision of the Chief of Branch. The Staff Development Officerworks closely with subject-matter experts in the SDG Coordination, Policy and Programme Division and other DCO teams as necessary.