Chief of Section, Programme Management (Partnerships)
Resident Coordinator System · NEW YORK · P-5 · Apply by November 7, 2026
About this role
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…