The Ombuds Blog: Job Posting: United Nations

March 22, 2016

Job Posting: United Nations

The United Nations Ombudsman and Mediation Services is hiring a Chief of Service. Stationed in New York City, the position will report to the UN Ombuds, John Barkat, manage the UNOMS office, and serve as an Ombuds.

Applicants must have advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in a relevant area (or equivalent experience) and at least progressively responsible experience in human resources management, administration, dispute resolution or related field. Significant experience in alternate dispute resolution, UN or related organization work experience, and program management are desirable. For this post, English fluency is required and knowledge of French and/or another official UN language is desirable. Applications are due May 16, 2016. (UN Careers.)

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; Job Posting: United Nations, Uganda; New Ombuds Appointed for United Nations Development Programme.

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Anonymous3/22/2016 1:06 PM
The link is incorrect. Here's the right one: https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=53578
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