Finance Expert

The Finance Expert will serve with a Panel reporting to the Sanctions Committee and the Security Council, contributing to monitoring sanctions measures and investigating alleged sanctions violations related to the financing of armed groups, particularly Al-Shabaab. The role involves substantive analysis, investigation, reporting, and contributing to recommendations for improved implementation of Security Council resolutions.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the monitoring of sanctions measures and investigation of alleged sanctions violations as mandated by Security Council resolutions related to peace and security in Africa in his/her area of expertise.
• Investigate potential violations of the sanctions regime as they relate to the financing of armed groups, particularly the listed entity Al-Shabaab.
• Conduct an analysis of all of Al-Shabaab's revenue sources, their methods of storage and transfer as well as map the group's illegal taxation system.
• Monitor and investigate all activities that generate revenues used to commit violations of the arms embargo.
• Compile information on individuals and entities that may engage in violations of the sanctions regime, such as the misappropriation of financial resources.
• Contribute to reporting on any violations of the sanctions regime through reports of the Panel of Experts to the Al-Shabaab Sanctions Committee and the Security Council required under relevant Security Council resolutions, as well as any periodic briefing/reporting as requested by the Al-Shabaab Sanctions Committee.
• Contribute to the preparation of recommendations by the Panel of Experts for improved implementation of the Security Council resolutions related to peace and security in Africa, based on the Panel's investigations, country visits and outreach activities.
• Prepare and deliver briefings and presentations on the Somalia 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 sanctions regime.
• Contribute to reports that adhere to a high standard of evidence and rigorous methodology.
• Provide due process to Member States, entities and individuals to respond to allegations and findings when conducting investigations.
• Take on other duties as mandated by the Security Council and/or directed by the Al-Shabaab Sanctions Committee.
• Contribute to the preparation of a programme of work of the Panel of Experts at the outset of the mandate, which will be updated regularly and which delineates individual overall investigative priorities and case-studies, the Panel's decision-making procedures and working methods, as well as its travel schedule.
• Participate in investigative missions and bilateral consultations to gather information from government authorities, private individuals and entities, civil society, regional and sub- regional organisations and United Nations field presences.
• Participate in the Committee's consultations and meetings, as requested.
• Draft and follow up on correspondence in his/her areas of responsibility.
• Collate and assess the information obtained, including by sharing written notes and briefs with other Panel members.
• Classify, categorize and archive the materials obtained in the course of the Panel's investigation.
• Submit to the UN Secretariat an End of Assignment Report at the end of the mandate.
• Abide by the rules and regulations of the United Nations, as guided by the Secretary of the Committee, the Chief of the Subsidiary Organs Branch and the Director of the Division, among others.
• Draft and follow up on correspondence in his/her areas of responsibility.

Requirements

• Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in finance, economics, business, accountancy, 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 field is required.
• Significant field experience in post-conflict or other transitional situations is required.
• Strong field research or investigative experience in the area of expertise is required.
• Experience in writing high-quality reports is required.
• Proven interpersonal skills in complex, political and structured working environments is required.
• A demonstrated understanding of sanctions regimes in a United Nations, regional organization or Member State setting is highly desirable.
• Experience in working under the rules and regulations of the organization and the working culture and methods of the United Nations Secretariat is highly desirable.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.
• Knowledge of Somali and/or local Somali dialects is an advantage.

Skills

• Financial Analysis
• Economic Research
• Field Research
• Investigative Research
• Report Writing
• Sanctions Regimes Understanding
• Experience in Post-Conflict Situations
• Transitional Situations
• United Nations Rules and Regulations
• Political Analysis
• Security Council Resolutions Implementation
• Interpersonal Skills
• Sanctions Monitoring
• Finance Expertise
• International Relations
• Accountancy
• Business Finance
• Sanctions Investigation

Languages

English, Arabic, Somali