The federal government, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has invited qualified professionals to express interest in joining the United Nations Resident Coordinator/Humanitarian Coordinator (RC/HC) Talent Pipeline.
The initiative is aimed at attracting high-calibre professionals to join leadership roles within the United Nations Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator system.
The RC/HC Talent Pipeline is designed to identify and prepare individuals for senior leadership positions within the UN system, while also expanding and diversifying the pool of eligible candidates. Due consideration will be given to gender balance and equitable geographical representation during the selection process.
Successful candidates will benefit from structured opportunities to strengthen their leadership, coordination, and humanitarian competencies. However, admission into the RC/HC Talent Pipeline does not automatically lead to an appointment. Candidates are required to apply separately to the Resident Coordinator Assessment Centre.
Applicants are expected to demonstrate values such as inclusion, integrity, humility and humanity, alongside attributes including passion, courage, emotional intelligence, openness to learning, creativity, flexibility, resilience and accountability. Candidates must also possess broad knowledge across development, humanitarian, human rights and security areas, as well as competencies in systems thinking, co-creation, focus on impact and transformational change.
Eligibility requirements include a master’s degree or equivalent in relevant fields, or a first degree with suitable experience, seniority at P-5 level or equivalent, and at least 12 years of international leadership experience, including two years in senior country-level roles. Other criteria cover age limits, performance ratings, language fluency, good standing, and commitment to pursue an RC or RC/HC role within one to three years.
While United Nations staff members are required to obtain formal nominations from their governments, non-UN professionals may apply directly without prior nomination. Members of the public with relevant experience and commitment were encouraged to apply.
Applications for the current cycle will close on Thursday, 12 February 2026, at 23:59 hours (EST).
Placement in the Talent Pipeline lasts three years, during which candidates must meet the minimum criteria of the Resident Coordinator Assessment Centre. Eligible professionals committed to multilateral cooperation, humanitarian action and sustainable development are to apply within the stipulated timeframe.
Further information on application procedures, and the Talent Pipeline framework is available on the official UN website: unsdg.un.org/2030-agenda/leadership/resident-coordinator-humanitarian-coordinator-rchc-talent-pipeline
