Matasa 360 Initiative

CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST: RESIDENT COORDINATOR / HUMANITARIAN COORDINATOR (RC/HC) TALENT PIPELINE

The general public is hereby informed of a call for Expression of Interest issued by the United Nations Development Coordination Office (DCO) for qualified and suitably experienced professionals to join the Resident Coordinator/Humanitarian Coordinator (RC/HC) Talent Pipeline.

The RC/HC Talent Pipeline, jointly managed by the United Nations Development Coordination Office (DCO) and the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), is designed to identify and prepare high-calibre professionals for leadership roles within the United Nations Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator system. The initiative aims to broaden and diversify the pool of eligible candidates, with due consideration for gender balance and equitable geographical representation.

Successful candidates admitted into the Talent Pipeline will benefit from structured opportunities to strengthen their leadership, coordination, and humanitarian competencies. However, it should be noted that admission into the RC/HC Talent Pipeline does not automatically constitute appointment. Candidates applying for the RC/HC positions are mandated to apply for the Resident Coordinator Assessment Centre (RCAC).

Applications for the current cycle is expected to close on Thursday 12 February 2026, at 23:59 hours (EST). While United Nations staff members are required to obtain formal nominations from their respective governments, non-UN professionals may apply directly without prior nomination.

Additional details on eligibility requirements, application procedures, and the overall framework of the RC/HC Talent Pipeline are available on the official United Nations website at:
https://unsdg.un.org/2030-agenda/leadership/resident-coordinator-humanitarian-coordinator-rchc-talent-pipeline

Members of the public with the requisite experience, leadership capacity, and commitment to multilateral cooperation, humanitarian action, and sustainable development are encouraged to explore this opportunity and submit their applications within the stipulated time frame.