Arms Expert

Serves on the Sudan sanctions Panel of Experts, investigating arms and ammunition flows, monitoring alleged sanctions violations and contributing evidence-based reports and recommendations to the Committee and Security Council.

Department: Security Council Subsidiary Organs Branch

• Monitor sanctions measures and investigate alleged sanctions violations related to Sudan in the arms area
• Report violations of the sanctions regime to the Committee and Security Council through Panel reports and briefings
• Prepare recommendations to improve implementation of Security Council resolutions related to Sudan
• Compile information on individuals and entities that may engage in sanctions violations
• Investigate flows of arms and ammunition connected to the sanctions regime
• Conduct country visits, outreach and field investigations as part of the Panel's work

• Advanced university degree in military science, political science, international relations, law, journalism or other relevant area OR first-level university degree with two additional years of qualifying experience
• Minimum ten years of progressively responsible experience in the relevant area, including at least three years of field experience
• Significant field experience in post-conflict or other transitional situations
• Strong field research or investigative experience in the area of expertise
• Experience writing high-quality reports
• Proven interpersonal skills in complex, political and structured working environments
• Fluency in English is required

• Expected to become available in August 2026 for an initial period of 12 months
• Appointment is subject to renewal of the mandate and budgetary approval
• Work location is home-based with travel
• Candidates are encouraged to apply to the Security Council Affairs Division Pool of Experts