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The UN at Country Level
The UN at Country Level is a self-paced online learning module designed to strengthen understanding of how the United Nations operates at country level and supports countries in advancing sustainable development and responding to complex challenges.
Through ten interactive lessons, the module introduces key UN structures, actors, coordination mechanisms and operational approaches at country level, combining concise content with videos, case studies, practical examples, knowledge checks and additional resources.
The United Nations' work at country level brings together a diverse range of entities, mandates and expertise to support national priorities and respond to increasingly complex development, humanitarian and peace-related challenges.
Understanding how this system operates is essential for effective collaboration and coordination. The UN at Country Level provides learners with a structured introduction to the UN's operational presence at country level, helping them navigate its key actors, mechanisms, mandates and ways of working.
The module uses practical examples and country-level cases to connect institutional knowledge with the realities of UN operations.
The module follows a self-paced, interactive online learning approach combining conceptual content with practical application.
Learners progress through ten lessons using a variety of learning formats, including short explanatory texts, videos, flipcards, interactive case studies, knowledge checks, visual content and links to additional resources.
Country-level examples and case studies are integrated throughout the module to connect concepts with practice. These include examples of Voluntary National Reviews, Resident Coordinator experiences, Humanitarian-development-peace collaboration, Flash Appeals, Multi-Partner Trust Funds, implementation modalities and partnerships with the private sector.
The learning design also incorporates reflection and knowledge checks to reinforce understanding and allow learners to engage actively with the content.
The module consists of the following 10 lessons covering key aspects of the United Nations' operational work at the country level:
Lesson 1: UN Mandates and Legal Foundations
Lesson 2: Understanding the UN Operational System
Lesson 3: The UN Set-up at Country Level
Lesson 4: Funding the UN and its Operational Activities
Lesson 5: Designing Country Programmes
Lesson 6: Managing Country Projects
Lesson 7: Accountability and Oversight
Lesson 8: Working With Partners at Country Level
Lesson 9: Headquarters Coordination and Support
Lesson 10: Food for Thought: Supporting UN Reform
The UN at Country Level is open to anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of the United Nations system and how it operates at the country level.
The course is designed for a broad audience, including UN personnel, government officials, development practitioners, civil society representatives, students, researchers and anyone interested in learning about the UN’s structures, mandates, coordination mechanisms and operational activities at country level.
No prior experience working with the United Nations is required.
This course is offered free of charge.
