Coordinator for UN’s Participation at EXPO 2027

The United Nations Country Team (UNCT) in Serbia brings together 19 UN entities working collectively, under the leadership of the United Nations Resident Coordinator, to support Serbia’s national development priorities and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The United Nations Resident Coordinator’s Office (RCO) supports the Resident Coordinator and the UNCT in ensuring a coherent and coordinated UN approach and engagement with the Government and other national and international partners.

The UN’s work in Serbia is guided by the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework 2026-2030, aligned with national priorities, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and Serbia’s EU accession process.

At the invitation of the Government of Serbia, the United Nations will participate in EXPO 2027 Belgrade, “Play for Humanity - Sport and Music for All”, to be held from 15 May to 15 August 2027. The UN Pavilion will provide a platform to showcase the values and collective work of the United Nations, promote the SDGs and multilateral cooperation, and engage national and international audiences around key global and development challenges. Through its exhibits, events and programming, the Pavilion will offer an engaging and interactive experience highlighting how the UN works to improve people’s lives, protect the planet and advance sustainable development.

The RCO is coordinating the UN system’s overall engagement in EXPO 2027, working closely with the UNCT and relevant UN entities, including the UN Department of Global Communications, national counterparts and EXPO 2027 organizers. A dedicated UN EXPO team will support the preparation and delivery of the UN Pavilion, covering programme coordination, technical and operational aspects, and communications. The UN Volunteer will work as part of this team, in close collaboration with the RCO focal points for EXPO 2027, the Technical Analyst - UN Pavilion Coordination and Partnerships, communications colleagues and participating UN entities.

The UNV will provide day-to-day coordination and programme support for the preparation and delivery of the UN Pavilion, including follow-up with UN entities and partners, coordination of inputs and activities, support to Pavilion programming and events, and tracking of agreed actions, timelines and deliverables. During EXPO 2027, the role will also support the smooth implementation of the Pavilion programme and its day-to-day activities.

Under the overall leadership of the UN Resident Coordinator and the supervision of the Head of the Resident Coordinator’s Office, the UN Volunteer will work in close coordination with the RCO focal points for EXPO 2027, the Technical Analyst - UN Pavilion Coordination and Partnerships, the UN EXPO Communications Officer and other members of the UN EXPO team, and will undertake the following tasks:
1. Support UN system coordination for EXPO 2027, including coordination and consolidation of inputs from participating UN entities related to the preparation and implementation of the UN Pavilion programme, activities, workplans and related budget inputs, in line with agreed priorities and timelines.
2. Support liaison and coordination with key EXPO counterparts, including the Expo Commissioner’s Office, EXPO d.o.o., relevant Government counterparts, and participating UN entities, working closely with the RCO focal points and other members of the UN EXPO team to ensure timely information-sharing and follow-up on agreed actions.
3. Coordinate and consolidate thematic and programme inputs from UN entities in Serbia for the UN Pavilion and related activities, working with agency focal points, the Technical Analyst, RCO colleagues and other relevant members of the UN EXPO team, as well as service providers, as appropriate.
4. Provide substantive and logistical support to the Resident Coordinator and RCO for participation in EXPO-related meetings, planning and coordination platforms, including preparation of briefing notes, talking points, background documents, presentations and other materials, as required.
5. Support coordination of EXPO-related communications, in close collaboration with the UN EXPO Communications Officer and RCO Communications Officer, including coordination of inputs and liaison, as appropriate, with UN global communications teams, the UN SDG Action Campaign, participating UN entities and other UN colleagues engaged in EXPO 2027.
6. Support the Technical Analyst – UN Pavilion Coordination and Partnerships, the UN EXPO Communications Officer, RCO focal points and other members of the UN EXPO team in the preparation and delivery of the UN Pavilion programme and related activities, including follow-up on timelines, agreed actions and deliverables.
7. Support the preparation of regular and ad hoc EXPO-related updates and reports, including collection and consolidation of inputs from relevant UN entities and partners.
8. Support the organization and implementation of EXPO-related meetings and activities, including preparation of agendas and meeting materials, coordination of participants, recording of action points and follow-up, as required.
9. Maintain EXPO-related documentation, contact lists and coordination records, including relevant contacts across Government, participating UN entities, civil society, the international community and other partners.
10. Support partnership mapping and engagement related to the UN’s participation in EXPO 2027, including identification and follow-up of potential partners and support to the organization of meetings and preparatory activities for relevant partnerships.

The success criteria will be assessed as follows:
1. UNCT inputs, including relevant programme and budget inputs for the UN Pavilion, are collected, consolidated and submitted according to agreed timelines.
2. Regular and effective liaison with the Expo Commissioner’s Office, EXPO d.o.o., participating UN entities and other relevant UN colleagues is maintained, supporting timely coordination, information-sharing and follow-up.
3. Coordination with UN entities and partners is timely and responsive, with feedback reflecting the added value of the support provided.
4. Briefing notes, talking points, background materials and other inputs for the Resident Coordinator and RCO are delivered on time and meet the required quality standards for high-level engagement.
5. Thematic and programme inputs from UN entities in Serbia are effectively consolidated and reflected in the UN Pavilion programme and related activities, in line with the 2030 Agenda and agreed UN priorities.
6. Communication and coordination with relevant global UN teams, including the UN SDG Action Campaign, is maintained consistently and relevant inputs are followed up in a timely manner.
7. EXPO-related activities and communications supported through the assignment contribute to the visibility of the UN’s work and its contribution to the 2030 Agenda, at national and international levels.