Al-Shabaab Sanctions Panel Expert

UN Secretariat; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The UN Secretariat seeks an expert to join a Panel reporting to the Security Council Committee on Al-Shabaab. The role focuses on monitoring sanctions, analyzing violations, and supporting evidence‑based reporting in Somalia.

You will undertake field research, prepare briefings, and contribute to reports and recommendations to strengthen sanctions implementation and capacity‑building among Member States. Fluency in English is essential, with Arabic or Somali knowledge advantageous.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in international law, political science, international relations, law, or journalism.
• Ten years of progressively responsible experience in a relevant field, including at least three years in the field.
• Strong report-writing and field research experience.
• Experience with UN sanctions regimes and working within the UN Secretariat is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to monitoring and investigation of alleged sanctions violations as mandated by Security Council resolutions.
• Investigate potential breaches related to child recruitment, targeting of civilians, sexual and gender-based violence, and obstruction of humanitarian assistance in Somalia.
• Prepare comprehensive reports for the Al-Shabaab Sanctions Committee and the Security Council, and develop recommendations for improved sanctions implementation.
• Compile information on entities involved in violations and prepare briefings on the sanctions regime.
• Assist in strengthening Member States' capacities and participate in investigative missions and outreach.

Skills

Sanctions regime knowledge

Field research

Investigative reporting

Report writing

Interpersonal skills

UN rules and regulations

Education

Master's degree (international law / political science / IR / law / journalism)

Job description

The UN Secretariat seeks an expert to join a Panel reporting to the Security Council Committee on Al-Shabaab. The role focuses on monitoring sanctions, analyzing violations, and supporting evidence‑based reporting in Somalia.

You will undertake field research, prepare briefings, and contribute to reports and recommendations to strengthen sanctions implementation and capacity‑building among Member States. Fluency in English is essential, with Arabic or Somali knowledge advantageous.