Call for The 2024 Global Call Campaign is now open!!
The Secretary-General’s Global Call for nominations seeks to expand and diversify the pool of Special Representatives of the Secretary-General (SRSGs), Deputy Special Representatives of the Secretary-General (DSRSGs), and Special Envoys in United Nations Peacekeeping Operations and Special Political Missions.
The Secretary-General is searching for exceptional leaders who have the expertise, competencies, skills, values and behaviours to lead the United Nation’s complex missions in the field. The Global Call, previously held in 2021, 2019 and 2017, aims to advance gender parity and geographical diversity at the most senior level in United Nations field missions.
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The campaign will remain open for nominations/applications until 15 July 2024. Member States, regional, international and non-governmental organizations and individuals are encouraged to submit nominations/applications.
Entities are asked to submit a “parity+ list” of up to four nominees including an equal or higher number of women. In the spirit of enhancing geographical diversity, Member States can nominate an additional candidate from an underrepresented region (of a different nationality). Self-nominations are also accepted.
Following an internal review process, candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be included in the SRSG/DSRSG/Special Envoy pool.
Only those found suitable for specific posts, as and when vacancies arise, will be invited to participate in a competitive selection process.
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OnlineBenefits
- Leadership Opportunity: Selected individuals will have the chance to lead complex UN missions in the field, impacting global peace and security.
- Career Advancement: Serving as an SRSG, DSRSG, or Special Envoy is a prestigious role that can significantly enhance a person’s career in international relations and diplomacy.
- Global Impact: Leaders will contribute to peacemaking, peacekeeping, and preventive diplomacy, helping countries navigate the transition from conflict to peace.
- Diversity and Inclusion: The campaign emphasizes gender parity and geographical diversity, providing opportunities for women and individuals from underrepresented regions.
- Professional Development: Engaging in such high-level roles offers significant professional growth, networking opportunities, and the chance to work with diverse teams from around the world.
- Support and Resources: Leaders will have access to the resources and support of the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA) and the Department of Peace Operations (DPO), ensuring they are well-equipped to handle their responsibilities.
Eligibilities
In recognition of the highly complex nature of these mission leadership posts, the United Nations is seeking individuals with:
- A minimum of 20 years of relevant professional experience, including at least 5 years at senior and representational level, in conflict, post-conflict, peacekeeping operations, special political missions, peacebuilding and/or development settings, and/or experience in inclusive governance, mediation, facilitation and/or negotiations at the national and/or international level;
- Demonstrated extensive knowledge in reconciliation, conflict resolution, humanitarian, peace operations/special political missions, development, human rights, rule of law and/or governance issues;
- Demonstrated leadership experience with strategic vision and proven skills in leading complex organizations, such as intergovernmental, governmental, international non-governmental or multinational private sector entities;
- Demonstrated experience in management at senior level and the ability to oversee the effective use of the organization’s financial and human resources;
- Demonstrated communication and advocacy skills, including ability to engage with traditional media, civil society and to participate across digital/social media platforms;
- Demonstrated experience fostering partnerships at the local, national or regional level to create opportunities and promote processes to advance peace and security;
- Demonstrated knowledge and commitment to taking transformative actions to accelerate gender equality and Women, Peace and Security commitments, both in the workplace and in mandate delivery;
- Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural team, including by fostering diversity and creating an inclusive work environment of dignity and respect for all staff members, regardless of any aspect of identity;
- Demonstrated ability to establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization;
- Familiarity with the United Nations system, including peace operations, special political missions, humanitarian and developments settings, as well as knowledge of the Sustainable Development Goals;
- English and French are the working languages of the United Nations. Fluency in oral and written English is required for all senior leadership positions. For this Call for Nominations, fluency in another United Nations official language, in particular Arabic and French, is an advantage given the areas of deployment of United Nations field missions.
Application Process
- Member states, organizations and individuals nominate/apply online.
- Applications are reviewed internally.
- Selected profiles are to be added to the pool of potential candidates for SRSG/DSRSG/Envoy positions.
- Pool members may be contacted for post-specific selection processes.
Application Deadline: July 15, 2024
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