Overview
The Expert will contribute to drafting and finalizing updates, ad hoc, midterm/interim and final reports for the concerned Sanctions Committee. All experts will have to engage in frequent regional and international travel.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to the monitoring of sanctions measures and investigation of alleged sanctions violations as mandated by Security Council resolutions related to the Central African Republic.
- Analyse national and regional dynamics affecting armed groups in the Central African Republic.
- Monitor and investigate transnational aspects of sanctions violations.
- Engage with regional and subregional organizations, neighbouring Member States, and relevant regional mechanisms.
- Assess the impact of regional political, security, and economic developments on armed group activities and conflict dynamics in CAR.
- Identify patterns and trends related to the regionalization of armed groups.
- Participate in investigations of alleged violations of the sanctions regime and contribute to reporting thereon.
- Contribute to the preparation of recommendations by the Panel for improved implementation of the Security Council resolutions related to CAR.
- Compile information on individuals and entities that may engage in sanctions violations.
- Prepare and deliver briefings and presentations on the sanctions regime and the Panel’s activities.
- Monitor media, including social media, on issues and cases relevant to the mandate of the Panel.
- 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 Committee.
- Contribute to the preparation of a programme of work of the Panel of Experts at the outset of the mandate.
- Participate in investigative missions and bilateral consultations.
- Participate in regional missions and consultations with neighbouring countries and regional organizations.
- Draft and follow up on correspondence in his/her areas of responsibility.
- Collate and assess the information obtained.
- Classify, categorize and archive the materials obtained in the course of the Panel’s investigation.
- Submit to the UN Secretariat an End of Assignment Report at the end of the mandate.
Required Experience
- A minimum of ten years (including a minimum of three years of field experience) of progressively responsible experience in the relevant area is required.
- Significant field experience in post-conflict or other transitional situations is required.
- Experience in analysing regional or cross-border security issues, including in Central Africa or comparable contexts, is highly desirable.
- Experience engaging with regional organizations and neighbouring Member States is an asset.
- Strong field research and/or investigative experience in the area of armed groups is required.
- Experience in writing high-quality reports is required.
- Proven interpersonal skills in complex, political and structured working environments is required.
- A demonstrated understanding of sanctions regimes in a United Nations, regional organization or Member State setting is highly desirable.
- Experience in working under the rules and regulations of the organization and the working culture and methods of the United Nations Secretariat is highly desirable.
Qualifications
• An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in military science, political science, international relations, law, finance, journalism or other relevant area is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
