Result of Service

The Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team pursuant to resolutions 1525 (2004) and 2253 (2015) concerning ISIL (Da’esh), Al-Qaida and the Taliban and associated individuals and entities (“the Monitoring Team”) consists of ten experts with demonstrated substantive knowledge, experience and skills in areas relevant to the implementation of the sanctions regimes. The Monitoring Teams mandate is established and can be renewed or terminated by the Security Council. The Monitoring Team acts under the direction of the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) concerning ISIL (Da’esh), Al-Qaida and associated individuals groups undertakings and entities, and Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1988 (2011), and assist the two Committees and the Ombudsperson in their activities. The Expert will serve with the Monitoring Team reporting to the Sanctions Committees and the Security Council. The Expert comes under the overall guidance and management of the Subsidiary Organs Branch of the Security Council Affairs Division of the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, specifically, of the Secretary of the Security Council Committees and the Chief of the Branch and the Director of the Security Council Affairs Division. The work of the Monitoring is facilitated by a Coordinator who is also an expert on the Monitoring Team. For more information about the Monitoring Team, including its reports and other relevant materials, please see: https://main.un.org/securitycouncil/en/sanctions/1267/monitoring-team/work-and-mandate

Work Location

New York

Expected duration

This position is expected to become available in August 2026, with an anticipated initial period of 12 months.

Duties and Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the expert will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties: Substantive

• Contribute to the submission of reports on the implementation by Member States of the measures imposed by the Security Council under the ISIL (Daesh) and Al-Qaida and 1988 sanctions regimes and make recommendations for improved implementation and possible new measures.
• Contribute to the Monitoring Teams periodic briefing/assessments on the threat posed by ISIL (Daesh), Al-Qaida, and the Taliban.
• Prepare and deliver briefings on the sanctions regimes and the Monitoring Teams activities.
• Contribute to the Monitoring Teams understanding of the evolution of ISIL (Daesh), Al-Qaida, and the Taliban and their affiliates and the changing nature of the threat posed by these groups and individuals.
• Produce analysis based on information collated from Member States on ISIL (Daesh), Al-Qaida and the Talibans activities on financing, radicalization and recruitment, kidnapping for ransom, their criminal misuse of the Internet and the illicit proliferation of small arms and light weapons.
• Consult with Member States and gather information on instances of reported non-compliance of the sanctions measures on behalf of the Committees.
• Undertake confidential consultations with Member States intelligence and security services, including in regional forums, following Member States procedures and communications channels, in order to facilitate the sharing of information and strengthen implementation of the sanctions measures.
• Work with Member States and relevant international and regional organizations, including UN entities, to promote awareness of, and compliance with, the sanctions measures.
• Assist the Ombudsperson in carrying out his or her mandate.
• Contribute to the reviews of the names on the Sanctions Lists of the Committees, including by bringing new or noteworthy circumstances to the Committees attention that may warrant de-listing, and presenting additional identifying and other information to assist the Committees in efforts to keep the Sanctions Lists as updated and accurate as possible.
• Contribute to the Monitoring Teams work in assisting the Committees to follow up on requests for information to Member States, including with respect to the implementation of the measures.
• Support the Committees in facilitating assistance on capacity-building for enhancing implementation of the measures, upon request by Member States.
• Contribute to reports that adhere to a high standard of evidence and rigorous methodology.
• Assume other duties as mandated by the Security Council and/or requested by the Committees. Organizational
• Contribute to the preparation of the programme of work of the Monitoring Team, including a travel schedule, which will be updated regularly.
• Participate in missions to gather information from government authorities, private individuals and entities, civil society, regional and sub-regional organizations and United Nations field presences.
• Draft and follow up on correspondence in his/her areas of responsibility.
• Collate and assess the information obtained, including by sharing written notes and briefs with other members of the Monitoring Team.
• Classify, categorize and archive the materials obtained in the course of the Monitoring Teams work.
• Submit to the UN Secretariat an End of Assignment Report at the end of the mandate.
• Assume other duties as requested by the Secretariat, as appropriate. Administrative
• Abide by the rules and regulations of the United Nations, as guided by the Secretary of the Committee, the Chief of the Subsidiary Organs Branch and the Director of the Security Council Affairs Division, among others.
• Abide by the applicable policies, guidelines and procedures on safety and security within the UNs Security Management System (UNSMS).
• Abide by the applicable policies, guidelines and procedures on official travel, including the 3 July 2024 Policy Guidelines on Official travel: Compliance with the advance purchase policy (OHR/PG/2024/5).Competencies: Professionalism
• Substantive knowledge of counter-terrorism and sanctions-related issues.
• Demonstrated understanding of ISIL (Daesh) and Al-Qaida and affiliated individuals and entities, their evolution, linkages and changing nature of the threat.
• Demonstrated understanding of terrorism-related issues in the Middle East.
• Strong analytical capacity and research skills.
• Ability to develop sound case studies featuring corroborated information from credible sources, and ability to synthesize this information into a report.
• Ability to work in dynamic and high-pressure situations; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results.
• Ability to treat sensitive or confidential information appropriately.
• Demonstrated understanding of sanctions regimes in a United Nations, regional organization or Member State setting.
• Willingness to travel extensively, including to hazardous locations with difficult security environments.
• The position requires adherence to established United Nations Department of Safety & Security (UN DSS) guidelines and security/operating procedures. The position requires a high level of personal commitment to the Monitoring Teams mandate and to the United Nations.
• Incorporate gender perspectives in the substantive area of responsibility, in all relevant areas. Planning and organizing
• Proven capacity to plan and execute a work plan, and adapt, as required, to fluid priorities and demands.
• Ability to work independently in a systematic and productive manner. Ability to foresee risks and allow for contingencies when planning. Communications
• Strong oral communication and drafting skills.
• Ability to interact positively with high-level government officials and the diplomatic community.
• Proven ability to defend and explain difficult issues to high-level government officials and the diplomatic community. Teamwork
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships in multicultural, multi-ethnic and political work environment.
• Ability to develop consensus among people with varying points of view.
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