Regional Issues Expert

Serves on the Sudan sanctions Panel of Experts, analysing national, regional and international issues relevant to the sanctions regime and supporting investigations, reporting 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 regional issues 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
• Analyse national, regional and international issues relevant to the sanctions regime
• Conduct regional and international travel to engage petitioners, government officials and other interlocutors

• 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
• All experts will engage in frequent regional and international travel
• This is a Level C consultancy position
• Travel will be in Economy Class