Job Posting: UNICEF

The Office of the Ombudsman for five UN Funds and Programmes (including UNDP, UNFPA, UNOPS, and UN Women) is hiring a Senior Mediation Specialist. Based at the UN Headquarters in New York City, the position is a mediation and workplace conflict resolution expert that will oversee mediation services by a network of mediators and ensure quality standards, and conduct mediations as needed. It reports to the Ombudsman for UN Funds and Programmes, Giuseppe De Palo.

Applicants must have an advanced degree in Alternative Dispute Resolution (degrees in Law, Organizational Behavior, Psychology, Counselling, Conflict Resolution or other social sciences will be accepted), and at least ten years of experience in conflict management and alternative dispute resolution including at least 3 years developing mediation programs and regulatory frameworks required (experience in resolving employment disputes is required). Experience conducting mediation training the role of an Organizational Ombuds are preferred. Fluency in written and spoken English is required and proficiency in Spanish and/or French is a significant advantage. Applications are due November 10, 2019. (UNICEF Jobs.)

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