ILO Moscow Director appointed Resident coordinator a.i. for the Russian Federation

25 April 2000

Jean-Victor Graut, the ILO Moscow Office Director, has been appointed Resident Coordinator ad interim for the Russian Federation.
This decision was taken after the consultations with the UN Secretary-General, the ILO and UNDP Administrator.
The resident coordinator is the leader of the United Nations Country Team in any given country. This applies for both represented and non-represented organizations. His/Her duties are manifold, ranging from relations with Bretton Woods institutions, and with donors to high level contacts with the Government on behalf of the UN.