Chief of Section, Programme Management; Partnerships), P5

United Nations — Resident Coordinator System
· New York

Fixed-term Policy, Research & Advocacy Executive

Contract Fixed-term

Experience Executive

Closing Date November 07, 2026

Sector Policy, Research & Advocacy

Org. Setting and Reporting In its Resolution A/RES/72/279, the United Nations General Assembly endorsed the transformation of the Development Operations Coordination Office as a stand‑alone coordination office within the United Nations Secretariat. The Development Coordination office (DCO) exercises managerial and oversight functions of the resident coordinator system (RCS) 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 RCS 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. The position is located in the Strategic Partnerships and Engagement Division in DCO in New York and reports to the Director, Strategic Partnerships and Engagement.

The Chief works closely with the Office of the Assistant Secretary‑General and the SDG Coordination, Programme and Policy Division.

Responsibilities Within delegated authority, the Chief of the Partnerships and Resource Mobilization Section will be responsible for the following:
1. Strategic partnerships Leads the work of the Partnerships and Resource Mobilization Section, advising the Director of the Strategic Partnerships and Engagement Division and driving DCO's strategy for the development, implementation and performance review of innovative partnerships that support the efforts of RCOs/UNCTs around the world to accelerate the 2030 Agenda. Advises the United Nations Sustainable Development Group on issues relating to sustainable development partnerships for the 2030 Agenda and facilitates the work on these matters of relevant UNSDG working mechanisms, including the Global Compact and the UN Office of Partnerships.

Closely liaises with DCO Regional Offices to ensure effective support to RCs and UNCTs on partnerships for the 2030 Agenda and an effective policy‑field feedback loop that contributes to inform UNSDG policies and guidance on these matters. Works with other counterparts in the SDG Coordination, Policy, and Programme Division and elsewhere in DCO, particularly the Joint SDG Fund Secretariat, to ensure effective cross‑team delivery and integrated partnership approaches to RCs and UNCTs.

This includes building an innovation pipeline with partners (private sector, financial institutions, think‑tanks, academia, foundations) to identify, test and scale solutions that accelerate SDG delivery and support RCO and UNCTs working on the partnerships and financing dimension of UN Cooperation Frameworks. Uses UN 2.0 approaches to strengthen partnership intelligence, design and performance monitoring (data‑informed partner mapping, digital engagement strategies, innovation scaling pathways, foresight‑informed risk/opportunity analysis, and behavioral insights to improve partner uptake and results).

Ensures implementation of gender mainstreaming guidelines by assessing the implications for men and women of any planned action in all areas and at all levels with regards to partnerships.
2. Resource mobilization Leads the work of the Section to ensure the resident coordinator system (RCS) is on the strongest possible financial footing for the performance of its functions. This includes accompanying the implementation of any decision made by…