The Ombuds Blog: Job Posting: United Nations, Austria

March 09, 2017

Job Posting: United Nations, Austria

The United Nations Ombudsman and Mediation Services is hiring a Regional Ombudsman for a temporary position. The position will provide Ombuds and other conflict resolution services to UN staff in Vienna and some travel may be required. The position can last up to one year.

Applicants must have advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in a relevant area or equivalent experience and at least seven years of relevant experience, including some UN experience. For this post, English fluency is required and knowledge of French is desirable. Applications are due March 11, 2017. (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; Overview of Internal Dispute Programs at Intergovernmental Organizations.

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