PRINCIPAL COORDINATION OFFICER, POLITICAL AFFAIRS
United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo · KINSHASA · D-1 · Apply by October 29, 2026
About this role
Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located within the Office of Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) in the United Nations Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) with duty station, Kinshasa. The Principal Coordination Officer reports directly to the SRSG. Responsibilities Within delegated authority, the Principal Coordination Officer will be responsible for the following duties: • Provides strategic advice to the SRSG and Senior Leadership Team on diplomatic, political, security, and related matters, formulates options and develops and implements policy and operational strategies to support effective mandate implementation and renewal. •Provides direct support to the SRSG and the Senior Leadership in the implementation of the Mission mandate with regard to support to peace processes, support to ceasefire implementation, diplomatic initiatives, dialogue among key stakeholders, and the coordination of peace, security, diplomatic and confidence-building initiatives. •Develops, oversees, coordinates and streamlines plans/initiatives of various entities/pillars of the Mission in accordance with the relevant policies and…