The North American Representation Office (NARO)an integral part of the Division of Communications and Strategic Partnerships (DCS)based in the UNFPA HQ in New York. The North American Representational Office covers Canada and the United States and plays a central role in maintaining and building UNFPA’s key relationships with the U.S. Administration, policymakers, the NGO community, and the U.S. media. The NARO serves as the principal liaison between UNFPA and Capitol Hill, proactively working with the Senate Appropriations and Foreign Relations Committees as well as the House Appropriations and Foreign Affairs Committees. The NARO office also engages with key partners with Global Affairs Canada, Canadian Parliamentarians, and Canadian civil society in coordination and collaboration with other UNFPA business units.
The NARO maintains regular contact with key personnel in influential institutions such as the White House, State Department, USAID, and the United States Congress. The NARO team actively works to enhance the visibility of UNFPA within these key constituencies, identifying and building U.S. congressional champions to promote UNFPA’s strategic plan and the SDGs. The office is staffed by a Chief, a Communication & Advocacy Specialist, and an Admin Assistant. Additionally, we share office space with UNFPA's Principal Advisor on the World Bank and IFIs.
