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Mission and objectives
The Resident Coordinator System encompasses all organizations of the UN system to dealing with operational activities for development, regardless of their formal presence in the country. As the designate representative of the UN Secretary-General and Team Leader of the UN Country Team (UNCT), the UN Resident Coordinator (UN RC), in consultation with the UNCT, assumes overall responsibility for and coordination of the developmental activities of the UN carried out at country level.
Under the leadership of the UNRC, the United Nations in Cambodia is committed to working with the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) and the people of Cambodia to achieve inclusive and equitable development, with a special focus on the most marginalized and vulnerable, to leave no one behind.
The United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF), a medium-term strategic planning framework for the period 2019–2023, articulates the collective vision and response of the UN system to Cambodia’s national development priorities in support of an integrated approach to sustainable development.
The Office of the UN Resident Coordinator in Cambodia is composed of 10 staff, including the Team Leader/ Strategic Planning Officer, Partnerships and Development Finance Advisor, Special Assistant to the Resident Coordinator (SARC), Peace and Development Advisor and UN Volunteers.
Under the leadership of the UNRC, the United Nations in Cambodia is committed to working with the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) and the people of Cambodia to achieve inclusive and equitable development, with a special focus on the most marginalized and vulnerable, to leave no one behind.
The United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF), a medium-term strategic planning framework for the period 2019–2023, articulates the collective vision and response of the UN system to Cambodia’s national development priorities in support of an integrated approach to sustainable development.
The Office of the UN Resident Coordinator in Cambodia is composed of 10 staff, including the Team Leader/ Strategic Planning Officer, Partnerships and Development Finance Advisor, Special Assistant to the Resident Coordinator (SARC), Peace and Development Advisor and UN Volunteers.
Context
As Cambodia moves toward graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status by 2029, the country stands at a pivotal moment where progress in human rights, peace, and inclusive development must go hand in hand. To ensure a smooth and sustainable transition, it is essential to strengthen governance, rule of law, responsible business and social protection systems that uphold the rights and dignity of all people.
Promoting inclusive dialogue, protecting civic space, and addressing inequalities—especially among marginalized groups—are key to preventing conflict and fostering long-term peace. These elements are not only moral imperatives but also practical foundations for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and ensuring that no one is left behind in Cambodia’s development journey.
The UN Cooperation Framework in Cambodia 2024-2028 outlines four transformational outcomes across the human, economic, environmental, and social dimensions. These ambitions are grounded in the principles of human rights, gender equality, peace, and strong institutions. In the context of UN reform and Cambodia’s anticipated graduation from LDC status, the UN continues to play a vital role in convening inclusive dialogues among government and stakeholders, and in providing strategic policy advisory support.
The RCO supports the RC and the UN Country Team (UNCT) in coordinating the UN system’s efforts, including through analysis of national development trends, as well as political, economic, and human rights developments.
In the areas of peace and human rights, the RCO has supported the RC and UNCT in engaging with national partners on conflict prevention and sustaining peace; supporting research and risk management to ensure that UN strategies and programmes are conflict-sensitive and grounded in robust analysis; providing strategic advice for UN engagement with a wide range of stakeholders, including government officials, civil society, and development partners.
The UN Volunteer will support the Resident Coordinator’s Office (RCO) in advancing UN priorities in Cambodia, particularly in the areas of peacebuilding, social inclusion, Leave No One Behind (LNOB), and human rights. The role involves contributing to data collection and analysis, monitoring political and human rights developments, and promoting a human rights-based approach to development. The UNV will also support stakeholder mapping and engagement, facilitate dialogue and coordination with government and civil society partners, and contribute to knowledge products such as reports and briefs.
Promoting inclusive dialogue, protecting civic space, and addressing inequalities—especially among marginalized groups—are key to preventing conflict and fostering long-term peace. These elements are not only moral imperatives but also practical foundations for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and ensuring that no one is left behind in Cambodia’s development journey.
The UN Cooperation Framework in Cambodia 2024-2028 outlines four transformational outcomes across the human, economic, environmental, and social dimensions. These ambitions are grounded in the principles of human rights, gender equality, peace, and strong institutions. In the context of UN reform and Cambodia’s anticipated graduation from LDC status, the UN continues to play a vital role in convening inclusive dialogues among government and stakeholders, and in providing strategic policy advisory support.
The RCO supports the RC and the UN Country Team (UNCT) in coordinating the UN system’s efforts, including through analysis of national development trends, as well as political, economic, and human rights developments.
In the areas of peace and human rights, the RCO has supported the RC and UNCT in engaging with national partners on conflict prevention and sustaining peace; supporting research and risk management to ensure that UN strategies and programmes are conflict-sensitive and grounded in robust analysis; providing strategic advice for UN engagement with a wide range of stakeholders, including government officials, civil society, and development partners.
The UN Volunteer will support the Resident Coordinator’s Office (RCO) in advancing UN priorities in Cambodia, particularly in the areas of peacebuilding, social inclusion, Leave No One Behind (LNOB), and human rights. The role involves contributing to data collection and analysis, monitoring political and human rights developments, and promoting a human rights-based approach to development. The UNV will also support stakeholder mapping and engagement, facilitate dialogue and coordination with government and civil society partners, and contribute to knowledge products such as reports and briefs.
Task description
Under the direct supervision of the Head of the Resident Coordinator’s Office (RCO), the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:
1. Support analysis: Contribute to the collection and analysis of data to inform UN programming in Cambodia, with a focus on peacebuilding, social inclusion, and human rights.
2. Monitor developments: Assist in monitoring political, social, and human rights developments, and support the promotion of a human rights-based approach to development.
3. Stakeholder engagement: Support the mapping and maintenance of a database of key national stakeholders, including government entities, civil society organizations, and development partners working on peace, inclusion, LNOB, and human rights.
4. Facilitate dialogue and coordination: Assist in organizing and coordinating dialogues, consultations, and engagements with stakeholders on peace, inclusion, and human rights issues.
5. Knowledge management and reporting: Contribute to drafting reports, meeting notes, communications and advocacy notes, and thematic briefs for the office.
6. Administrative support: Provide administrative and logistical support for meetings, events, and missions.
During the first month of the assignment, the UN Volunteer will work closely with his/her direct supervisor to finalize an agreed-upon work plan. The work plan should outline key objectives and activities and include regular check-ins with the supervisor to review progress and receive performance feedback.
1. Support analysis: Contribute to the collection and analysis of data to inform UN programming in Cambodia, with a focus on peacebuilding, social inclusion, and human rights.
2. Monitor developments: Assist in monitoring political, social, and human rights developments, and support the promotion of a human rights-based approach to development.
3. Stakeholder engagement: Support the mapping and maintenance of a database of key national stakeholders, including government entities, civil society organizations, and development partners working on peace, inclusion, LNOB, and human rights.
4. Facilitate dialogue and coordination: Assist in organizing and coordinating dialogues, consultations, and engagements with stakeholders on peace, inclusion, and human rights issues.
5. Knowledge management and reporting: Contribute to drafting reports, meeting notes, communications and advocacy notes, and thematic briefs for the office.
6. Administrative support: Provide administrative and logistical support for meetings, events, and missions.
During the first month of the assignment, the UN Volunteer will work closely with his/her direct supervisor to finalize an agreed-upon work plan. The work plan should outline key objectives and activities and include regular check-ins with the supervisor to review progress and receive performance feedback.
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