Armed Groups Expert (Panel of Experts on Sudan)
Quick answer
The Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs is hiring a home-based (with travel) Senior Armed Groups Expert to join the Panel of Experts on Sudan for a 12-month consultancy term.
- Role
- Armed Groups Expert (Panel of Experts on Sudan)
- Organization
- Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs
- Location
- Homebased w/travel
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Policy & Advocacy
- Apply by
- 2026-07-31
The role
The Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs is seeking an Armed Groups Expert to join the Panel of Experts established by Security Council resolution 1591 concerning Sudan. The expert will conduct field investigations, monitor sanctions violations, and provide substantive analysis of regional political dynamics to the Security Council. This role requires extensive research, high-quality report writing, and participation in fact-finding missions in post-conflict environments.
What you'll do
- Investigate arms and ammunition flows and sanctions violations
- Draft high-quality investigative reports for the Security Council
- Conduct fact-finding missions to relevant countries and regions
- Provide substantive political analysis on national and regional developments
- Coordinate with other Panel members to track entity and individual activities
What it takes
- Advanced university degree in military science, political science, law, or related field
- Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible professional experience
- At least 3 years of significant field experience in post-conflict or transitional settings
- Proven track record of high-quality report writing and investigative research
- Fluency in English; knowledge of Arabic is highly desirable
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Frequent regional and international travel provided in accordance with UN administrative instructions.
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote?
Yes, the position is designated as home-based, though it requires frequent regional and international travel to conduct investigations.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation is not explicitly specified in the job posting and will be determined based on the submitted application.
What are the key qualifications required?
Candidates must have an advanced degree, 10 years of relevant experience including 3 years in the field, and strong investigative and report-writing skills.
By when must I apply?
Applications for this role must be submitted by 07/31.
How to apply
Apply directly on Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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