The Ombuds Blog: Job Posting: United Nations, Uganda

April 24, 2015

Job Posting: United Nations, Uganda

The United Nations Ombudsman and Mediation Services has opened a search for a Conflict Resolution Officer in Entebbe. The position reports to the Regional Ombudsman and serves staff in Entebbe and with the UN peacekeeping missions in Sudan, South Sudan, the border between these two countries and some other missions in the region.

Applicants must have advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in a relevant area or equivalent experience. Experience in alternate dispute resolution, UN work experience, and field missions are desirable. For this post fluency in written and oral English and French is required, knowledge of one of the other official languages of the UN Secretariat is desirable. (UN Jobs.)

Related posts: UN Ombuds Reports on Reorganization Efforts; UN Ombuds Reports Growing Demand for Service; Fully Staffed UN Ombuds Program Issues Report on 2009 Activities; Externship Posting [2013]; Overview of Internal Dispute Programs at Intergovernmental Organizations; IOA Elects Five to 2013 Board.

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April 24, 2015

Job Posting: United Nations, Uganda

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