UN Resident Coordinator for Sri Lanka

The UN Resident Coordinator leads the United Nations Country Team (UNCT) as the representative of the Secretary-General for development operations.

Working closely with the national government, the UN Resident Coordinator and UNCT advocate the interests and mandates of the UN system while drawing on the support and guidance of the entire UN Family.

The Office of the Resident Coordinator (RCO) supports and facilitates cooperation and coordination among programmes, funds and agencies in Sri Lanka.

The following entities support the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office and the UN Country Team:

1. The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)

2. The United Nations Department for Safety and Security (UNDSS)

3. The United Nations Information Centre Colombo (UNIC)