The Resident Coordinator Office in Iraq
The Resident Coordinator Office in Iraq
The General Assembly Resolution 72/279 on the repositioning of the United Nations Development System mandates bold changes for the emergence of a new generation of Country Teams, centered on a strategic programme with the Government and led by an impartial, independent and empowered UN Resident Coordinator to advance the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
The office of the Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator (RC/HC) coordinates the work of the UN in Iraq in support of the strategic priorities of the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) for Iraq 2025-2029 in line with Iraq’s national priorities and in accordance with the National Development Plan and the Sustainable Development Goals. The office facilitates establishment and implementation of mechanisms that ensure all members can fully participate in UNCT consultations and decision-making processes and are informed through regular information sharing.
The Office of the UN Resident Coordinator in Iraq fulfills the following key functions in support of the responsibilities of the RC/HC:
(1) Strategic planning;
(2) Partnerships and development finance;
(3) Data and results management and reporting; and
(4) Communications and advocacy.
The Resident Coordinator’s Office in Iraq comprises a multidisciplinary team working to strengthen UN coherence, coordination and collective results.
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Brian Mau, Head of the Resident Coordinator’s Office; mau@un.org
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Paul van Klinken, Strategic Policy Advisor — paul.vanklinken@un.org
- Michele Di Benedetto, Senior Durable Solutions Advisor — michele.dibenedetto@undp.org
- Zainab Salih, Communications and Advocacy Officer; zainab.salih@un.org
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Ahmed Shakir, Data Management and Results Reporting Officer; ahmed.shakir@un.org
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Wasan Adhami, Executive Associate, adhami2@un.org
- Maysam Al-Bairaqdar, Administrative Assistant, maysam.al-bairaqdar@un.org
