Humanitarian Expert

GloJobs; New York (NY); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GloJobs is seeking an experienced international sanctions expert to join the UN Panel of Experts supporting the Al-Shabaab Sanctions Committee. The consultant will monitor sanctions measures, investigate violations, and contribute to reporting under Security Council resolutions.

The position is home-based with travel, for 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2027, with renewal subject to mandate and funding. Fluency in English is required; knowledge of Arabic and Somali is an advantage.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in international law, political science, international relations, law or journalism.
• At least ten years of progressively responsible experience, including field experience.
• Strong field research or investigative background and report-writing skills.
• Understanding of sanctions regimes in UN/IGO contexts is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Monitor sanctions measures and investigate violations as mandated by Security Council resolutions.
• Investigate sanctions-related violations including recruitment of children and humanitarian access issues.
• Contribute to reporting to the Al-Shabaab Sanctions Committee and Security Council.
• Prepare recommendations to improve implementation of resolutions.
• Compile information on individuals and entities and prepare briefings.
• Participate in investigative missions and consultations with authorities and civil society.

Skills

Field research

Investigative experience

Report writing

Interpersonal skills

Sanctions regimes understanding

Education

Master's degree

First-level degree + 2 years experience

Job description

GloJobs analysis estimates · not the employer's figures

Deadline 30 Oct 2026 · 25 days left

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 Peacebuilding 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: https://main.un.org/securitycouncil/en/sanctions/2713

Work Location

Home-based w/travel

This 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.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Substantive 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
• Investigate potential violations of the sanctions regime as they relate to the recruitment and use of children in armed conflict, the targeting of civilians, including women and children, in armed conflict, including killing and maiming, sexual and gender-based violence, attacks on schools and hospitals as well as abduction and forced displacement, and obstructing the delivery or distribution of, or access to humanitarian assistance in Somalia
• 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 peace and security in Africa, based on the Panel's investigations, country visits and outreach activities
• Compile information on individuals and entities that may engage in violations of the sanctions regime, especially in relation to humanitarian and human rights issues
• 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
• Organisational Contribute to the preparation of a programme of work of the Panel of Experts at the outset of the mandate, which will be updated regularly and which delineates individual overall investigative priorities and case-studies, the Panel's decision-making procedures and working methods, as well as its travel schedule
• Participate in investigative missions and bilateral consultations to gather information from government authorities, private individuals and entities, civil society, regional and sub- regional organisations and United Nations field presences
• Participate in the Committee's consultations and meetings, as requested
• Draft and follow up on correspondence in his/her areas of responsibility
• Collate and assess the information obtained, including by sharing written notes and briefs with other Panel members
• 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
• Administrative Abide by the rules and regulations of the United Nations, as guided by the Secretary of the Committee, the Chief of the Subsidiary Organs Branch and the Director of the Division, among others
• Draft and follow up on correspondence in his/her areas of responsibility

Qualifications/special skills

Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in international law, political science, international relations, law, 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.

• A minimum of ten years (including a minimum of three years of field experience) of progressively responsible experience in the relevant field is required
• Significant field experience in post-conflict or other transitional situations is required
• Strong field research or investigative experience in the area of expertise 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

Languages

Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Arabic is an advantage; and Knowledge of Somali and/or local Somali dialects is an advantage.

Additional Information

This is a level C consultancy position as defined in the Secretariat Administrative Instruction on Consultants and Individual Contractors (ST/AI/2013/Rev.1) and OHR Guidelines for the recruitment and administration of Consultants Serving as Experts on Groups and Panels, including the Office of the Ombudsperson and the Focal Point for Delisting established by the Security Council.

This position requires travel to engage with government officials and other interlocutors.

All travel will be in Economy Class.

Geographical diversity is a strong consideration.

Women are particularly encouraged to apply.

An appointment shall not be granted to a person who is the father, mother, son, daughter, brother, or sister, including step-parents, step-children, and step-siblings of a staff member.