The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has invited qualified professionals to express interest in joining the United Nations Resident Coordinator/Humanitarian Coordinator Talent Pipeline.

In a statement on Wednesday, the Ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, said the initiative seeks “high-calibre professionals to join leadership roles within the United Nations Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator system.”

“The RC/HC Talent Pipeline is designed to identify and prepare individuals for leadership positions, while broadening and diversifying the pool of eligible candidates,” the statement said.

“Due consideration will be given to gender balance and equitable geographical representation.”

The Ministry explained that successful candidates will benefit from structured opportunities to enhance their “leadership, coordination, and humanitarian competencies.”

However, it stressed that “admission into the RC/HC Talent Pipeline does not automatically constitute appointment,” and candidates must apply separately to the Resident Coordinator Assessment Centre.

Applications for this cycle will close on Thursday, 12 February 2026, at 23:59 hours (EST).

The Ministry noted that while United Nations staff members must obtain formal nominations from their governments, “non-UN professionals may apply directly without prior nomination.”

Members of the public with the requisite experience and commitment are urged to participate.

“We encourage all eligible professionals with leadership capacity and dedication to multilateral cooperation, humanitarian action, and sustainable development to submit their applications within the stipulated time frame,” the statement added.

Further information on eligibility requirements, application procedures, and the Talent Pipeline framework is available on the official UN website: unsdg.un.org/2030-agenda/leadership/resident-coordinator-humanitarian-coordinator-rchc-talent-pipeline (The PUNCH)

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