Result of Service - 1. Finalized retreat agenda and methodology. 2. Successful facilitation of the retreat. 3. Draft and final retreat reports with actionable recommendations. 4. Strengthened collaboration among Pacific RCOs and UNCTs. - Work Location - SUVA - Expected duration - 15 Sep - 24 Oct 2025**Responsibilities**: - Retreat Goals: 1. Enhance coherence and coordination in delivering the UNSDCF 2023-2027. 2. Strengthen collaboration among UNCTs and regional organizations. 3. Foster team building and strategic alignment across the Pacific UNCTs. Facilitation Scope: 1. Design the retreat agenda in consultation with RCs, RCOs, and UNCT members. 2. Conduct bilateral consultations with Heads of Agencies. 3. Facilitate sessions using interactive methodologies (group work, plenaries, etc.). Include sessions on: 1. Socio-economic and geopolitical foresight 2. UN80 and UNCT capacity 3. Pact for the Future and SDG Acceleration 4. Gender equality, youth, and human rights 5. Regional partnerships and coordination 6. Joint programming, communications, and results reporting 7. Common operations and efficiency initiatives Additional Functions: 1. Organize relevant external speakers. 2. Facilitate discussions among the three RCOs to strengthen collaboration. 3. Prepare a final report with outcomes, recommendations, and an action plan. - Qualifications/special skills - Advanced degree (Master’s or higher) in a relevant field. A Bachelor’s degree with additional experience may be accepted. Minimum of 15 years (with Master’s) or 22 years (with Bachelor’s) of relevant experience in international development or strategic facilitation: - Strong experience in facilitating UN retreats or similar strategic planning events. - Deep understanding of the SDGs, UN Reform, and UN inter-agency coordination. - Excellent facilitation, analytical, and communication skills. - Fluency in English is required. Strong experience in facilitating UN retreats or similar strategic planning events. Deep understanding of the SDGs, UN Reform, and UN inter-agency coordination Excellent facilitation, analytical, and communication skills. - Languages - Not available. - Additional Information - 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.