Result of ServiceExpected Outcomes Monthly ABC results reports tracking progress against agreed-upon indicators. (e.g., food production, access to services, resilience metrics, early warning and emergency). Annual synthesis of ABC contributions to collective outcomes. Implementation of community-based, bottom-up approaches to priority-setting and programming. Strengthened coordination and increased impact across HDP actors. Development of operational priorities and roadmaps to address common challenge. Demonstrated improvements in accountability to affected populations. Work LocationJuba, South Sudan Expected duration3 months Duties and ResponsibilitiesSouth Sudan is experiencing a period of significant risk and opportunity, marked by escalating humanitarian needs, significant economic challenges, and political and security uncertainty, compounded by shrinking financial resources and the spillover from the crisis in Sudan. Amidst this complexity, the UN Country Team (UNCT) and Humanitarian Country Team (HCT) convened a Joint Retreat in June 2025 to make strategic decisions on where, how, and with whom to work to deliver more coherent and impactful results. The retreat underscored the need for a paradigm shift in leadership behavior, joint delivery models, accountability, and operational prioritization to drive coherent action across the peace, development, and humanitarian pillars in support of agreed priorities. This call for change comes at a time when the global UN system is under increasing pressure to rethink how it leads, operates, and delivers—amid shrinking resources, the IASC ‘reset’, and preparations for UN80. The development and humanitarian community, including the UN, is seeking renewal and relevance by becoming more effective and responsive to complex and rapidly evolving contexts. In South Sudan, this shift entails breaking down institutional silos in favor of bold, context-driven leadership, shared responsibility, and decisive, collective action. The ABC liaison officer will provide targeted support to the ABC Coordination Officer in supporting Area-Based Coordination (ABC). The Liaison Officer will work under the direct supervision of the ABC Officer and in close collaboration with the RCO and relevant UN agencies, NGOs, government counterparts (including state-level authorities), and community representatives in the ABC areas. The Officer will be responsible for facilitating ABC deliverables and assisting the ABC Coordinator in delivering the four outcomes of the retreat. Food Security: Scale up local food production and climate-resilient agriculture, leveraging the “Year of Agriculture” and supporting women- and youth-led cooperatives in targeted states. Essential Services: Ensure sustained access to health, education, and nutrition through pooled supply pipelines and mobile outreach, particularly in high-burden counties. Durable Solutions: Support safe, voluntary return and local integration of displaced populations, aligned with the Government’s Durable Solutions Strategy. Rapid Response and Protection: Strengthen early warning systems, pre-position life-saving supplies, and mobilize community-based protection and peacebuilding efforts. Key responsibilities. Support the day-to-day implementation and follow-up of the Area-Based Coordination model, including tracking progress against joint plan commitments, sectoral priorities, and area-specific milestones. Ensure liaison support to the ABC Coordinator and the subnational stakeholders, including local government authorities, UN agencies, NGOs, UNMISS field offices, civil society, and community representatives, to ensure effective communication, coordination, and issue resolution. Facilitate regular coordination meetings, ensuring appropriate documentation, timely follow-up on action points, and inclusion of diverse stakeholders in line with the ABC model. Monitor and report on developments at the local level, providing regular updates and early warning on risks, challenges, and opportunities to the ABC Coordinator and relevant UNCT/HCT structures. Support the integration of humanitarian, development, and peace initiatives, ensuring that local-level plans and activities reflect joint priorities and reinforce coherence across sectors and partners. Coordinate field-level follow-up on agreements or decisions taken at national-level coordination platforms (e.g., HCT, UNCT, Retreat), including support to joint missions, data collection, and field reporting. Assist in the preparation of field-level briefing notes, talking points, and reports, ensuring they reflect local realities and support high-level engagement by the RC/HC, ABC Coordinator, and other stakeholders. Support the visibility of UN efforts in the area, by contributing to communications products and success stories that highlight progress, good practices, and community-level impact. Ensure timely sharing of information and knowledge between local actors and the broader coordination architecture, promoting two-way communication between the field and national level. Qualifications/special skillsAdvanced university degree (master’s or higher) in development studies, international relations, public administration, or related field is required. Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in coordination, development, or humanitarian programming is required. Experience working with UN agencies, NGOs, or government institutions in South Sudan is required. Familiarity with area-based approaches, HDP Nexus, and durable solutions is desirable. Strong analytical, facilitation, and communication skills is required. Ability to work independently and manage complex tasks is desirable. Commitment to gender equality and conflict sensitivity is desirable. LanguagesFluency in written and oral English is required. Additional InformationThis is a national position for South Sudanese nationals only. No FeeTHE 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.