Sanctions Expert

Organizational context

The UN Secretariat, specifically the Department of Political and Peace building Affairs-Department of Peace Operations Shared Structure, seeks an expert to support Sanctions Committees. This role operates within the framework of UN Security Council resolutions, with the duration and renewal contingent on mandates and funding.

The purpose of this role is to provide expert research, analysis, and reporting to UN Sanctions Committees, directly supporting the implementation of UN Security Council resolutions. The expert will monitor sanctions measures, investigate alleged violations, and contribute to recommendations for improved effectiveness. This involves gathering information, liaising with various stakeholders, and preparing comprehensive reports and briefings. The role is crucial for ensuring the integrity and impact of UN sanctions regimes, contributing to international peace and security efforts by providing critical insights and facilitating due process for all parties involved.

Key responsibilities include monitoring sanctions measures and researching/analyzing alleged violations or non-compliance with Security Council resolutions. The expert will contribute to reporting on violations and non-compliance to the Committee and Security Council, and prepare recommendations for improved sanctions implementation based on analysis, country visits, and outreach. This involves compiling information for potential designation of individuals/entities violating sanctions, cooperating with international organizations, and monitoring media for relevant issues.

The role also requires preparing and delivering briefings on sanctions regimes, assisting states in strengthening implementation capacities, and ensuring reports meet high standards of evidence and methodology. Organizational duties include contributing to work plans, participating in missions and consultations, drafting correspondence, collating and assessing information, archiving materials, and submitting an end-of-assignment report. Administrative duties involve adhering to UN rules and regulations and safety/security policies.

An advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in military science, political science, international relations, law, finance, economics, journalism, or a related field is required. A first-level degree with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted. Fluency in English is required; fluency in French is desirable. Knowledge of other UN official languages or local dialects may be beneficial.

A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in a relevant area is required, including at least three years of field experience. Experience in post-conflict or transitional situations, field research or investigation, and writing high-quality reports is essential. Proven interpersonal skills in complex environments and a demonstrated understanding of sanctions regimes are highly desirable.

Research and analysis, report writing, monitoring sanctions, investigation, communication, interpersonal skills, understanding of sanctions regimes, cooperation with international organizations, media monitoring, briefing and presentation skills.