Description of assignment title: National Field Coordination Officer
Assignment country: Uganda
Duty stations: Moroto
Expected start date: 01/10/2026
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support the UNAC in facilitating the implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) 2026-2030 at the sub-national level and ensuring the UN operations on the ground is coherent and complementary.
- Support the design of UN systemwide programme instruments such as the Cooperation Framework including activities related to the Joint Workplan and Annual Review of the Cooperation Framework and Annual Results Reporting
- Support UN joint analysis and assessments initiatives on the ground such as Common Country Analysis and Cooperation Framework evaluation.
- Facilitate the design and implementation of UN programmes at sub-national level including organizing meetings, workshops, and other related activities.
- Maintain and enhance coordination between UN agencies, local authorities, and humanitarian, and development actors at district and regional levels and verification exercise by multiple UN agencies and their partners on the ground.
- Maintain existing and build new partnerships with District Local Government, and other local partners, and other stakeholders for the achievement of the 2030 Agenda.
- Support the functionalization of effective Humanitarian and Development coordination mechanism at the district and regional level.
- Provide support on Prevention Sexual Exploitation and PSEA) activities including organizing the PSEA Local Network meeting, minute taking, and work planning in the region.
- Participate in all RCO weekly team meetings and share information and updates on what is happening on the ground.
- Produce and submit quarterly , achievements and areas needing attention.
- Support in organizing regional events and review meetings for UN implementing partners under the Cooperation Framework and joint programmes as well as in celebrating international days (UN Day commemoration, 16 Days of Activisms, UN wellness, etc.).
- Perform any other coordination related functions / tasks assigned by the UNAC or the RCO.
Results/Expected Outputs
- As an active [UNRCO], client-friendly and high-quality support rendered to [UNRCO] and its beneficiaries in the accomplishment of her/his functions, including:
- Fostered UN internal coherence, especially in relation to the UNAC area.
- Enhanced implementation of Delivering as One and UNSDCF and SDGs localization at the regional level.
- Enhanced coordination between UN and government leadership as well as international aid efforts.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Age: 18 – 80 years
- Required experience
- 3 years
Nationality
- Candidate must be a national, legal resident or hold refugee status in the country of assignment.
- Assignment requirements
- Relevant experience
- 3 years
Languages: English, Level: Fluent, Required
Competencies and values
- Accountability
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Commitment and Motivation
- Commitment to Continuous Learning
- Communication
- Ethics
- Integrity
- Planning and Organizing Professionalism
- Respect for Diversity Self-Management
- Technological Awareness Working in Teams
Skills and experience
- Experience coordinating and supporting multiple stakeholders.
- Experience working in the field or outside Kampala.
- Knowledge of the UN system is an advantage.
- Demonstrable skills in writing and presentation (in English)
- Experience in volunteerism is an added advantage.
Area(s) of expertise
Project management, programme development, strategy, Partnerships, resource mobilisation, Communication, advocacy, public information
Other information
Volunteerism is understood as a wide range of activities undertaken of free will, for the general public good, for which monetary reward is not the principal motivating factor.
Living conditions and remarks
The duty station is located in the Karamoja sub-region of north-eastern Uganda, where living conditions are relatively basic. Accommodation and essential services, including healthcare, banking, and telecommunications, are available but may be limited compared to major urban centres. Road access and internet connectivity may be affected by weather and location. Candidates should be adaptable and prepared to live and work in a semi-remote environment while complying with United Nations security procedures.
Inclusivity statement
United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.
Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements
Selected candidates for certain occupational groups may be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) in line with the applicable host entity policy
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Deadline: 25th July 2026
