Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration Officer

Provide headquarters planning and operational support for disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programmes across peacekeeping, political-mission and non-mission settings. The officer develops strategy, programme and policy inputs, advises peace processes, monitors implementation and represents the DDR component with Member States, United Nations actors and other partners.

• Plan, implement and evaluate DDR programmes in mission and non-mission settings
• Provide technical assistance for peace negotiations and assessment missions
• Develop DDR strategies, concepts of operations and results-based frameworks
• Review programme strategy, implementation documents and Security Council reporting
• Conduct field missions and recommend remedies to DDR units
• Liaise with Member States, United Nations actors and partners on DDR work

• Advanced degree in political science, international relations or related discipline, or a first-level degree with additional qualifying experience
• At least five years of relevant professional experience
• Field experience in peacekeeping, peacebuilding operations or development programmes
• At least one year of direct DDR and community violence-reduction experience
• Fluent English

• Experience in large multidisciplinary and multicultural teams
• Experience coordinating with partner agencies, funds or programmes
• Field experience with peacekeeping operations or special political missions

• Disarmament
• Demobilization
• Reintegration
• Peacebuilding
• Programme Planning
• Policy Development
• Conflict Analysis
• Stakeholder Engagement

• Integrated DDR Standards

• Temporarily available until 30 April 2027
• Temporary-job eligibility may be limited to candidates based at the duty station