The UN Resident Coordinator Office

The United Nations system in Fiji, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu is led by the UN Resident Coordinator, with the support of the Resident Coordinator’s Office. The UN Resident Coordinator is the highest-ranking UN representative of the Secretary-General in-country and is extended the same status and courtesies as are accorded to a diplomatic mission and its head of mission. 

The Secretary General’s 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, centred on a strategic Programme with the Government and led by an impartial, independent and empowered UN Resident Coordinator to deliver on the 2030 Agenda for dignity, prosperity and peace on a healthy planet.

Meet the Team

The Resident Coordinator is supported by an integrated Resident Coordinator's Office, which includes:

1. Ms Kesang Phuntsho, Head of Office
2. Ms Sandrine A. Koissy-Kpein, Economist
3. Ms Julie Bukikun, Regional Coordination Specialist
4. Mr Jale Rokoika, Data Management Officer
5. [Vacant], Partnerships and Development Finance Officer
6. Mr Avneel Abishay Chand, Programme Communications and Advocacy Officer
7. Mr Paul Malai Mae, Country Coordination Specialist – Solomon Islands
8. Mr Sione Hufanga, Country Coordination Specialist - Tonga
9. Mr Melton Tauetia, Country Coordination Specialist – Tuvalu
10. Mr Michael Taurakoto, Country Coordination Specialist – Vanuatu
11. Ms Alumita Masitabua, Executive Assistant
12. Mr Dominiko Tabuaura, Administrative Assistant
13. Mr Salesi Taufalele, Driver
14. Mr Agus Wandi, Peace and Development Advisor
15. Ms Renata Ram, HIV/AIDS Specialist
16. Ms Fiona Schmid, Junior Professional Officer (JPO - Coordination)
17. Mr Bora Besgul, (International UNV - Special Assistant to the RC)
18. Mr Seci Burese, (National UNV - Media and Advocacy)