Arms Expert UN · CO-N Closes

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Level & eligibility Consultant · ~10 yrs
· Master's
· English/Arabic

The Expert will serve with a Panel reporting to the Sanctions Committee and the Security Council. The Expert comes under the overall guidance and management of the Subsidiary Organs Branch of the Security Council Affairs Division of the Department of Political and Peace building Affairs, specifically, of the Secretary of the concerned Security Council Committee and the Chief of the Branch and the Director of the Security Council Affairs Division.

The work of the Panel is facilitated by a Coordinator who is also an expert on the Panel. The Panel of Experts established pursuant to Security Council resolution 2713 (2023) ("the Panel") consists of five experts with demonstrated substantive knowledge, experience and skills in areas relevant to the implementation of the sanctions regime. The Panel acts under the direction of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2713 (2023) concerning Al-Shabaab.

The Panel's mandate is established and can be renewed or terminated by the Security Council. For more information about the Panel, including its reports and other relevant materials, please see: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./2713

Home-based w/travel

The position is expected to become available on 1 January 2027 until 31 December 2027, subject to the renewal of the mandate and availability of funds.

• Contribute to the monitoring of sanctions measures and investigation of alleged sanctions violations as mandated by Security Council resolutions related to peace and security in Africa in his/her area of expertise, including as it relates to tackling the threat of improvised explosive devices (IEDs)
• Investigate potential violations of the sanctions regime, particularly the arms embargo, including by maritime routes, as they relate to armed groups, particularly the listed entity Al-Shabaab
• Provide recommendations to the Al-Shabaab Sanctions Committee on how to support the Federal Government of Somalia in weapons and ammunition management and how to reduce smuggling of weapons and ammunition
• Work closely with the Panel's Armed Groups Experts on convergent investigations and monitoring of compliance with the arms embargo regime, including monitoring the IED components restrictions
• Contribute to reporting on any violations of the sanctions regime through reports of the Panel of Experts to the Al-Shabaab Sanctions Committee and the Security Council required under relevant Security Council resolutions, as well as any periodic briefing/reporting as requested by the Al-Shabaab Sanctions Committee
• Contribute to the preparation of recommendations by the Panel of Experts for improved implementation of the Security Council resolutions related to Somalia, based on the Panel of Experts' investigations, country visits and outreach activities
• Compile information on individuals and entities that may engage in violations of the sanctions regime
• Prepare and deliver briefings and presentations on the sanctions regime and the Panel's activities
• Assist in identifying areas where the capacities of States can be strengthened to enhance the implementation of the sanctions regime
• Contribute to reports that adhere to a high standard of evidence and rigorous methodology
• Provide due process to Member States, entities and individuals to respond to allegations and findings when conducting investigations
• Take on other duties as mandated by the Security Council and/or directed by the Al-Shabaab Sanctions Committee

• Contribute to the preparation of a programme of work of the Panel of…