Finance Expert

- Organization:DPPA - Department of Political Affairs and Peace-building - Country:United States - Office:DPPA in New York, USA Result of Service:The Expert will serve with a Panel reporting to the Sanctions Committee and the Security Council. The Expert comes under the overall guidance and management of the Subsidiary Organs Branch of the Security Council Affairs Division of the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, specifically, of the Secretary of the concerned Security Council Committee and 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. The Panel of Experts established pursuant to Security Council resolution 2713 (2023) ("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 acts under the direction of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2713 (2023) concerning Al-Shabaab. The Panel's mandate is established and can be renewed or terminated by the Security Council. For more information about the Panel, including its reports and other relevant materials, please see: https://main.un.org/securitycouncil/en/sanctions/2713 Work Location:Home-based w/travel Expected duration:The position is expected to become available on 1 January 2027 until 31 December 2027, subject to the renewal of the mandate and availability of funds. Duties and Responsibilities:SubstantiveContribute 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; andTake on other duties as mandated by the Security Council and/or directed by the Al-Shabaab Sanctions Committee. OrganisationalContribute 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; andSubmit to the UN Secretariat an End of Assignment Report at the end of the mandate. AdministrativeAbide 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; andDraft and follow up on correspondence in his/her areas of responsibility. - 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; and - Take on other duties as mandated by the Security Council and/or directed by the Al-Shabaab Sanctions Committee. Organisational - 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; and - Submit to the UN Secretariat an End of Assignment Report at the end of the mandate. Administrative - 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