Coordination Officer (UN Support Office in Haiti)

About the role

The United Nations Support Office in Haiti (UNSOH) is seeking a temporary Coordination Officer to be based in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Reporting to the Chief, Operations and Resources Management, the incumbent will support the Mission’s joint operations with the Gang Suppression Force, the Integrated Office in Haiti, Haitian National Police and Armed Forces, as well as technical assistance to the OAS.

Key responsibilities

• Analyse emerging issues and develop strategies, policies and advocacy initiatives to ensure a coherent Mission‑wide response.
• Prepare analytical products such as situation reports, background notes, options papers, briefing materials and senior leadership inputs.
• Build and maintain partnerships with UN Country Team members, national authorities, civil society, donors and private sector stakeholders.
• Serve as liaison between the Mission, UN entities and external partners to facilitate coordination and information sharing.
• Represent the Mission Support Division at inter‑agency meetings and provide secretariat support to committees, task forces and working groups.
• Organise conferences, workshops, missions and official visits, and draft talking points, speeches and meeting notes.
• Act as focal point for administrative, budgetary and planning matters, ensuring timely follow‑up on correspondence and reports.

Required profile

• University degree in international relations, political science, public administration or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in coordination, analysis and reporting within an international or humanitarian context.
• Strong understanding of UN structures, peace‑keeping or security operations and multi‑stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

Required skills

• Analytical writing and report preparation.
• Stakeholder liaison and partnership building.
• Meeting facilitation and event coordination.
• Administrative and budgetary oversight.