National Field Coordination Officer (UN Jobs) – United Nations Resident Coordinator System

Job Title: National Field Coordination Officer (UN Jobs)

Organisation: United Nations Resident Coordinator System

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About Organisation:

The United Nations Resident Coordinator System (RCS) is the highest operational mechanism tasked with aligning all UN development, humanitarian, and emergency transition activities within a host nation. Grounded locally under the Delivering

Job Summary: Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the leadership of the UNAC as the first Line Manager and the Head of the Resident Coordinator’s Office (RCO) as the second Line Manager or their designated/mandated representative(s), the UNV – National Field Coordination Officer – will be responsible for

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the UNAC in facilitating the implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) 2026-2030 at the sub-national level and ensuring the UN operations on the ground is coherent and complementary.
• Support the design of UN systemwide programme instruments such as the Cooperation Framework including activities related to the Joint Workplan and Annual Review of the Cooperation Framework and Annual Results Reporting
• Support UN joint analysis and assessments initiatives on the ground such as Common Country Analysis and Cooperation Framework evaluation.
• Facilitate the design and implementation of UN programmes at sub-national level including organizing meetings, workshops, and other related activities.
• Maintain and enhance coordination between UN agencies, local authorities, and humanitarian, and development actors at district and regional levels and verification exercise by multiple UN agencies and their partners on the ground.
• Maintain existing and build new partnerships with District Local Government, and other local partners, and other stakeholders for the achievement of the 2030 Agenda.
• Support the functionalization of effective Humanitarian and Development coordination mechanism at the district and regional level.
• Provide support on Prevention Sexual Exploitation and PSEA) activities including organizing the PSEA Local Network meeting, minute taking, and work planning in the region.
• Participate in all RCO weekly team meetings and share information and updates on what is happening on the ground.
• Produce and submit quarterly , achievements and areas needing attention.
• Support in organizing regional events and review meetings for UN implementing partners under the Cooperation Framework and joint programmes as well as in celebrating international days (UN Day commemoration, 16 Days of Activisms, UN wellness, etc.).
• Perform any other coordination related functions / tasks assigned by the UNAC or the RCO.

Results/Expected Outputs

• As an active [UNRCO], client-friendly and high-quality support rendered to [UNRCO] and its beneficiaries in the accomplishment of her/his functions, including:
• Fostered UN internal coherence, especially in relation to the UNAC area.
• Enhanced implementation of Delivering as One and UNSDCF and SDGs localization at the regional level.
• Enhanced coordination between UN and government leadership as well as international aid efforts.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Age: 18 – 80 years
• Required experience
• 3 years

Nationality

• Candidate must be a national, legal resident or hold refugee status in the country of assignment.
• Assignment requirements
• Relevant experience
• 3 years

Languages

English, Level: Fluent, Required

• Required education level
• Bachelor’s degree in economics, social sciences, development studies, international relations, or any other closely related field.
• Competencies and values
• Accountability
• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Commitment and Motivation
• Commitment to Continuous Learning
• Communication
• Ethics
• Integrity
• Planning and Organizing Professionalism
• Respect for Diversity Self-Management
• Technological Awareness Working in Teams
• Skills and experience
• Experience coordinating and supporting multiple stakeholders.
• Experience working in the field or outside Kampala.
• Knowledge of the UN system is an advantage.
• Demonstrable skills in writing and presentation (in English)
• Experience in volunteerism is an added advantage.
• Area(s) of expertise
• Project management, programme development, strategy, Partnerships, resource mobilisation, Communication, advocacy, public information
• Driving license
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How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and Interested applicants should apply online at the link below.

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Deadline: 25th July 2026

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Level of Education: bachelor degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36