April 30, 2021

Job Posting: United Nations, New York

The Office of the United Nations Ombudsman and Mediation Services is searching again for a Chief of Service. (The job was posted in 2017, 2018, and 2019; the current UNOMS Regional Ombudsman in Vienna, Gang Li, briefly held the position on an interim basis.) The position reports to the UN Ombudsman, Shireen L. Dodson, who was appointed in June 2018. The position is based in New York and directs the work of regional Ombuds offices, in addition to working as an Ombuds. Significant travel is required. 

The qualifying criteria have not changed from prior postings. Applicants must have an advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent); at least fifteen years in professional experience, including at least five years in a UN-related organization; and English fluency. Certification in ADR; experience in managing decentralized operations; and knowledge of French or another official UN language is desirable. Applications are due by June 12, 2021. No salary indicated. (UNJobNet.)


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