In Ethiopia the RC is already recognized and respected as UN leader. UNDP now has separate Country Director establishing a firewall between the RC and UNDP Country Office operations

The UNCT will strengthen the Governance of the UN system in Ethiopia. The Resident Coordinator is recognized by all heads of Agency as the team leader and is empowered to represent the UN. The UNCT commits itself to act collaboratively and take overall responsibility for the operations of the UN in Ethiopia as well as acting as the representatives of their agencies. The roles and responsibilities of the RC and members of the UNCT will be enshrined in a Code of Conduct.