Coordination Associate

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Overview

Support the operationalization of UN support to Eswatini via stakeholder coordination.

You have:

• Demonstrated interest or experience in coordination.
• Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture would be highly regarded.
• Strong analytical capabilities, professional writing, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in standard computer applications, digital tools, and presentation techniques (including Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, and Infographics).

Contract

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The UN Resident Coordinator’s Office (RCO) manages and facilitates the operationalization of comprehensive UN support to Eswatini through the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (CF) 2026-2030. The CF serves as the premier strategic planning vehicle guiding the UN and the Government of Eswatini’s joint efforts to advance sustainable development. The framework concentrates heavily on two strategic priorities, and five interconnected subgroups as follows:

Priorities 1. Inclusive Social Well-being o Health and Social Protection o Education & Skills o Governance and F4D

2. Shared and sustainable prosperity o Economic Growth and Food Systems o Resilience, Environmental and DRM

The UN Country Team (UNCT) in Eswatini operates under the leadership of the Resident Coordinator who also chairs the UN Humanitarian Country Team Lite and the International Development Partners Platform (IDPP). The UNCT has committed to a robust financing and partnerships strategy as part of the implementation process with the Government of Eswatini, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), Development Partners, and the private sector.

Under the direct supervision of the RCO Team Leader, the Coordination Associate will support the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office in maximizing inter-agency coherence, joint planning, resource mobilization, and joint reporting. The incumbent will specifically support with the following core tasks:

• Stakeholder Coordination: Maintain functional working relationships with UN agency colleagues, interagency teams’ technical focal points, and governmental counterparts to facilitate structural mobilization for a coherent JWP response. • Results Group Support: Provide administrative and substantial support to the UN Results Groups Chairs in the organization and oversight support to their subgroups, agenda setting, scheduling, and execute routine coordination meetings. • Strategic and Governance Frameworks: Assist UN Governance structures in managing their annual plans, monitoring joint frameworks, and establishing tracking mechanisms for UNCT meeting action points. • Inter-Agency Representation: Represent the RCO at technical coordination meetings, especially the ISCG, and the Inter Agency Task Team on Youth (IATTY) and PPSG and ensure follow ups. • Knowledge Management and Communications: Collaborate closely with other RCO colleagues to draft analytical briefing papers, background notes, talking points, strategic advocacy materials and convene brown bags. • Ad-hoc Support: Undertake any other related tasks as assigned by the RCO Head of Office.

Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Building Trust, Client Orientation, Commitment and Motivation Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Creativity, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Knowledge Sharing, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Self-Management, Working in Teams

Demonstrated interest or experience in coordination. • Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded. •Strong analytical capabilities, professional writing, and presentation skills. Proficiency in standard computer applications, digital tools, and presentation techniques (including Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, and Infographics).

Eswatini offers generally stable and relatively comfortable living conditions, particularly in Mbabane, the administrative capital. Mbabane is the capital city of Eswatini, a landlocked nation adjacent to South Africa and Mozambique. It features an exceptionally close economic paradigm with South Africa (anchored by the Common Monetary Area), where the national currency (Lilangeni) is pegged directly to the South African Rand. Mbabane has a mild climate, access to basic goods and services, and a range of housing options, schools, health facilities, banks and supermarkets. Road travel between main towns is common, and public transport and taxis are available, although many residents prefer private transport for convenience. Healthcare services are accessible in both public and private facilities, with private care often preferred for routine needs. Internet, electricity and water services are generally available in urban areas, though occasional service interruptions may occur. Overall, Mbabane is considered a family duty station with a peaceful environment, welcoming local culture and good access to nature, while, as in any duty station, volunteers are expected to observe standard security precautions and follow UN security guidance.

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