IC - Protocol Support

Result of Service

The key results will have a positive impact on the reputation of the UN and effective RCO support to liaison with MOFA and planning and execution of official events.

Work Location

Riyadh

Expected duration

3 months

Duties and Responsibilities

Organizational Context and Brief Project Description: The Resident Coordinator’s Office is the United Nations’ entity tasked to coordinate the UN System’s work at the country level. It supports UN agencies, programmes, and funds interventions in the country, including partnerships. In Saudi Arabia, the UN System is represented by 23 agencies, funds, and specialized programmes. The country team (UNCT) is made up of representatives of these entities. The UN Resident Coordinator (RC) guides and supports the work of the UNCT, ensuring effective coordination and cooperation across the mandates of each organisation. The Office of the Resident Coordinator (RCO) strengthens the joint activities of the UN System in Saudi Arabia. Its purpose is to maximize, in a coordinated manner, the UN’s work so that the system can provide a collective, coherent, and integrated response to national priorities and needs under the framework of the Sustainable Development Goals and other international commitments. This junior consultant assignment is part of the RCO team efforts to ensure strong communication and liaison between with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the RCO/UNCT. Description of Tasks: Under the Supervision of the Executive Assistant to the United Nations Resident Coordinator, the junior consultant will: Liaison with MOFA • Support liaison between the UN RC Office and the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs, embassies, and other diplomatic missions. • Follow up on communication with Saudi MOFA regarding diplomatic matters, visits, and events. Event Management: • Support planning and coordination of UN events, ceremonies, and high-level meetings. • Support the organization of conferences, seminars, and workshops in collaboration with relevant UN Agencies, Funds, and Programmes. • Ensure proper protocol and diplomatic courtesies are observed at all times. • Support logistical arrangements, including transportation, accommodation, and security for visiting dignitaries and UN officials. • Coordinate with UNDSS to ensure the safety and security of UN events and personnel. • Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications/special skills

A High School Diploma is required. All candidates must submit a copy of the required educational degree. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. A minimum of 1 year work experience in diplomatic/government liaison and event management is required.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, fluency in Arabic is required Note: “Fluency” equals a rating of ‘fluent’ in all four areas (speak, read, write, and understand) and “Knowledge of” equals a rating of ‘confident’ in two of the four areas.

Additional Information

Not available.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.