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The Panel of Experts established pursuant to Security Council resolution 1591 (2005) (“the Panel”) consists of five experts with demonstrated substantive knowledge, experience and skills in areas relevant to the implementation of the sanctions regime.

The Panel’s mandate is established and can be renewed or terminated by the Security Council. The Panel acts under the direction of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1591 (2005) concerning the Sudan. The Expert will serve with the Panel reporting to the Committee and the Security Council.

The Expert comes under the overall guidance and management of the Security Council Subsidiary Organs Branch of the Security Council Affairs Division of the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, specifically, of the Senior Secretary of the concerned Security Council Committee, the Chief of the Branch and the Director of the Security Council Affairs Division. The work of the Panel is facilitated by a Coordinator who is also an expert on the Panel.

Duties:

Within delegated authority, the arms expert will be responsible for (but not limited to) the following duties: Substantive

• Contribute to the monitoring of sanctions measures and investigation of alleged sanctions violations as mandated by Security Council resolutions related to the Sudan in his/her area of expertise;

• Contribute to reporting on any violations of the sanctions regime through reports of the Panel to the Committee and the Security Council required under relevant Security Council resolutions, as well as any periodic briefing/reporting as requested by the Committee;

• Contribute to the preparation of recommendations by the Panel for improved implementation of the Security Council resolution related to the Sudan, based on the Panel’s investigations, country visits and outreach activities;

• Contribute to the compilation of information on individuals and entities that may engage in sanctions violations;

• Provide the Panel with an analysis of national, regional and international political developments and dynamics relevant to the mandate of the Panel, and include the latter in reports, as well as other updates, as necessary;

• Contribute to investigating flows of arms and ammunition, with a focus on transfers involving armed groups;

• Monitor media, including social media, on issues and cases relevant to the mandate of the Panel;

• Prepare and deliver briefings and presentations on the sanctions regime and the Panel’s activities;

• Assist in identifying areas where the capacities of States can be strengthened to enhance the implementation of the measures imposed by the Security Council;

• Contribute to reports that adhere to high evidentiary standards and rigorous methodology;

• Provide due process to Member States, entities and individuals to respond to allegations and findings when conducting investigations; and

• Take on other duties as mandated by the Security Council and/or requested by the Committee. Organizational

• Contribute to the preparation of a programme of work of the Panel, including a travel schedule, at the outset of the mandate, which will be updated regularly;

• Participate in fact-finding missions to relevant countries in order to gather information from government authorities, private individuals and entities, civil society, regional and sub-regional organizations and United Nations field presences;

An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in military science, political science, international relations, law, journalism or other relevant area is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

A minimum of ten years (including a minimum of three years of field experience) of progressively responsible experience in the relevant area is required Significant field experience in post-conflict or other transitional situations is required Strong field research.

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