Requirements

In recognition of the highly complex nature of these mission leadership posts, the United Nations is seeking individuals with:

• A minimum of 20 years of relevant professional experience, including at least 5 years at senior and representational level, in conflict, post-conflict, peacekeeping operations, special political missions, peacebuilding and/or development settings, and/or experience in inclusive governance, mediation, facilitation and/or negotiations at the national and/or international level;
• Demonstrated extensive knowledge in reconciliation, conflict resolution, humanitarian, peace operations/special political missions, development, human rights, rule of law and/or governance issues;
• Demonstrated leadership experience with strategic vision and proven skills in leading complex organizations, such as intergovernmental, governmental, international non-governmental or multinational private sector entities;
• Demonstrated experience in management at senior level and the ability to oversee the effective use of the organization's financial and human resources;
• Demonstrated communication and advocacy skills, including ability to engage with traditional media, civil society and to participate across digital/social media platforms;
• Demonstrated experience fostering partnerships at the local, national or regional level to create opportunities and promote processes to advance peace and security;
• Demonstrated knowledge and commitment to taking transformative actions to accelerate gender equality and Women, Peace and Security commitments, both in the workplace and in mandate delivery;
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural team, including by fostering diversity and creating an inclusive work environment of dignity and respect for all staff members, regardless of any aspect of identity;
• Demonstrated ability to establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization;
• Familiarity with the United Nations system, including peace operations, special political missions, humanitarian and developments settings, as well as knowledge of the Sustainable Development Goals;
• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations. Fluency in oral and written English is required for all senior leadership positions. For this Call for Nominations, fluency in another United Nations official language, in particular Arabic and French, is an advantage given the areas of deployment of United Nations field missions.