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About UN RCO
United Nations Resident Coordinator Offices (RCOs) are coordination hubs of the UN development system. Since the 2019 repositioning of the Resident Coordinator system, each office supports the Resident Coordinator—the Secretary-General’s representative for development—who leads the UN Country Team. RCOs align UN entities behind national priorities, coordinate the Cooperation Framework, develop integrated policy and financing solutions, mobilize partnerships and strengthen coherent delivery of the Sustainable Development Goals.
- Established
- 2019
- Global Workforce
- ~1,151
- Annual Budget
- —
- Global Presence
- 160+ countries and territories
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Working with UN RCO
Working in an RCO means enabling a UN Country Team rather than delivering one agency’s programme. Teams support strategic planning, development economics, partnerships, data, communications and operations under the Resident Coordinator’s leadership. The role requires diplomatic judgement and practical coordination across UN entities, government, civil society, development partners and business. Most RCO posts are country-specific UN Secretariat roles; Resident Coordinator appointments follow a separate talent-pool and selection process.
Why Work at UN RCO?
Coordinate The UN As One
Help diverse UN entities align their expertise behind national development priorities.
Work At Country-Level Decision Points
Bridge government, UN teams, partners and data to unlock coherent SDG action.
Build A System-Wide Career
Gain cross-agency experience in strategy, partnerships, financing, results and communications.
How to Apply for UN RCO Jobs
Once you find a suitable UN RCO vacancy on IGO Jobs or the UN RCO careers page, submit your application through UN RCO's official recruitment portal. Below is a guide on how to apply.
Official UN RCO application route ↗1Distinguish an RCO staff vacancy from a Resident Coordinator appointment
Most RCO roles are staff posts in a particular country and follow the UN Secretariat recruitment route. A Resident Coordinator appointment is different: it is a senior leadership position requiring prior membership in the Resident Coordinator Pool. Read the vacancy title, category, department and country carefully so you follow the correct route.
2Search UN Careers under the Resident Coordinator System
Use the United Nations Careers Portal and search by **Department/Office: Resident Coordinator System**, country duty station, job family and level. Open the full job description rather than relying on the search result. RCO roles are country-specific and can be national or international posts, with different language, residency, education and experience requirements.
3Create and complete your Inspira profile for RCO staff posts
Select **Apply** in the official listing to open Inspira. Create an account if needed, then complete the required **My Profile** fields before starting the application. Keep the primary email and contact details current. The same profile can support future UN Secretariat applications, but tailor each submitted application to the particular RCO post.
4Complete the online application against the country mandate
Describe your education, work history, skills, competencies and achievements in the Inspira application, then write a motivation statement addressing the role’s country context and functions. RCO roles often involve development coordination, partnerships, financing, data, communications or operations. Demonstrate directly how your evidence meets the stated requirements; a separate CV does not replace the online application unless requested.
5Submit before the deadline and prepare for assessment
Review every field, date and statement before submission; a submitted Inspira application cannot be changed for that job opening. Keep the confirmation and monitor the associated email and account. Candidates whose qualifications fit can be invited to a written test, recorded video interview, work sample, assessment-centre exercise or panel interview, depending on the vacancy.
6Use the separate pathway for Resident Coordinator positions
To apply as a Resident Coordinator or RC/Humanitarian Coordinator, first qualify for and pass the Resident Coordinator Assessment Centre to join the RC Pool. Only RC Pool members can apply for RC and RC/HC openings on UN Careers, normally advertised in January and September. These applications require specific uploaded documents and a distinct inter-agency assessment process.
Recruitment safety: No. The United Nations does not charge fees for applications, interviews, processing or training, and does not request bank-account information during recruitment. Verify RCO vacancies on UN Careers or the official UNSDG site. Treat payment requests, unverifiable job links and messages that cannot be connected to an official posting as fraudulent.
UN RCO Market Insights
Current vacancy activity and the career areas represented across active UN RCO listings.
Active jobs
9
Added this month
8
+8 vs last monthTypical posting age
12 days
Most active month
August
Least active month
March
Most active duty station
Nouakchott
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Frequently asked questions about UN RCO careers
Where do I apply for UN RCO jobs?+
RCO staff vacancies are published on the UN Careers Portal under Department/Office: Resident Coordinator System. Search by country duty station and open the specific job description before applying. A current RCO vacancy in Chad, for example, is a National Professional Officer post located in the RCO and supervised by the Head of RCO.
Can I apply directly to become a Resident Coordinator?+
No. A Resident Coordinator is the senior representative of the UN development system in a country, and its appointment follows a distinct leadership route. Candidates first need to enter the RC Pool by passing the Resident Coordinator Assessment Centre. Only RC Pool members can then apply for advertised RC and RC/Humanitarian Coordinator positions.
What kinds of work do RCO staff do?+
RCO roles coordinate multiple UN entities rather than representing one agency. Current recruitment includes development coordination, partnerships, economics, data, communications and operations. Each job opening specifies national or international category, grade, country mandate, languages and experience requirements.
Do I need an Inspira profile for RCO staff vacancies?+
Create an Inspira account for an RCO staff vacancy and complete My Profile. The online application records education, experience, skills, competencies and motivation. It is used to evaluate eligibility and suitability; a separate CV does not substitute unless the notice asks for documents.
What happens after I submit an RCO job application?+
RCO staff applicants follow UN Secretariat selection. Candidates whose qualifications fit can be invited to an assessment, such as a written test, recorded video interview, work sample or assessment-centre exercise, followed by a panel interview. The exact sequence depends on the vacancy. Monitor primary email and Inspira account after submitting.
Does the UN RCO charge an application fee?+
No. The United Nations does not charge fees for applications, interviews, processing or training, and does not request bank-account information during recruitment. Verify RCO vacancies on UN Careers or the official UNSDG site. Treat payment requests, unverifiable job links and messages that cannot be connected to an official posting as fraudulent.