Senior Mediation Adviser, Multiple positions

Job categories Project Management
Vacancy code VA/2025/B5004/30229
Level ICS-12
Department/office GPO, NYPO, Development and Special Initiatives Portfolio
Duty station Home based
Contract type International ICA
Contract level IICA-4
Duration Ongoing contract - Open-ended subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and/or satisfactory performance
Application period 28-May-2025 to 25-Jul-2025


Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.

Please note that UNOPS will at no stage of the recruitment process request candidates to make payments of any kind.


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Background Information - Development and Special Initiatives Portfolio

Based in New York, the UNOPS Development and Special Initiatives Portfolio supports diverse partners with their peacebuilding, humanitarian and development operations. The portfolio manages the operational support to the Standby Team of Senior Mediation Advisers (SBT) mechanism, along with the provision of project management and implementation services. 

Informations générales – Portefeuille Développement et Initiatives spéciales

Basé à New York, le Portefeuille Développement et Initiatives spéciales de l'UNOPS soutient divers partenaires dans le cadre de leurs opérations de consolidation de la paix, humanitaires et de développement. Ce portefeuille gère le soutien opérationnel au mécanisme de l’Équipe de réserve des conseillers principaux en médiation (SBT), ainsi que la prestation de services de gestion et de mise en œuvre de projets.

Background Information - Job-specific

Established in 2008, the SBT mechanism is a service of the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA) situated in the Mediation Support Unit (MSU) of the Policy and Mediation Division (PMD). It is a specialized resource that can be rapidly deployed into the field on a temporary basis to provide technical advice to UN officials and other key stakeholders engaged in conflict prevention or mediation efforts. The services of the SBT mechanism are available to United Nations envoys, political and peacekeeping missions and country teams, as well as to regional organizations and partners with whom the United Nations works closely in conflict mediation and good offices world-wide.
Further information on MSU and the SBT mechanism is available on the Peacemaker website. Full-time members of the SBT mechanism must be permanently available for deployment on short notice and are not allowed to undertake any outside employment while serving on the SBT. The opportunity to serve on a When-Actually-Employed / Retainer contract in support of the Standby Team mechanism is also available to candidates recommended following the interview process.
If selected, full-time members of the SBT mechanism should know that the mediation expertise of the SBT is revised on a yearly basis. As such, any full-time contract may be terminated after a single SBT term (ca. 12 months) should the expertise provided not be required and / or if the project is not renewed. 

Informations générales – Spécifiques au poste

Établi en 2008, le mécanisme SBT est un service du Département des Affaires politiques et de la consolidation de la paix (DPPA), situé dans l’Unité de soutien à la médiation (MSU) de la Division des politiques et de la médiation (PMD). Il s’agit d’une ressource spécialisée qui peut être rapidement déployée sur le terrain de manière temporaire pour fournir des conseils techniques aux fonctionnaires de l’ONU et aux autres parties prenantes clés engagées dans des efforts de prévention des conflits ou de médiation. Les services du mécanisme SBT sont disponibles pour les envoyés spéciaux de l'ONU, les missions politiques et de maintien de la paix, les équipes de pays, ainsi que pour les organisations régionales et les partenaires avec lesquels les Nations Unies travaillent étroitement dans la médiation des conflits et les bons offices à travers le monde.
Des informations complémentaires sur la MSU et le mécanisme SBT sont disponibles sur le site web de Peacemaker. Les membres à temps plein du mécanisme SBT doivent être disponibles en permanence pour un déploiement à court terme et ne sont pas autorisés à exercer un emploi extérieur pendant leur service au sein du SBT. L’opportunité de servir sous un contrat « When-Actually-Employed / Retainer » en soutien au mécanisme de l’Équipe de réserve est également ouverte aux candidats recommandés après le processus d’entretien.
Si sélectionnés, les membres à temps plein du mécanisme SBT doivent savoir que l'expertise en médiation de l'équipe SBT est réévaluée sur une base annuelle. Par conséquent, tout contrat à temps plein peut être résilié après une seule période de service SBT (environ 12 mois) si l'expertise fournie n'est pas requise et/ou si le projet n’est pas renouvelé.

Based in New York, the UNOPS Development and Special Initiatives Portfolio supports diverse partners with their peacebuilding, humanitarian and development operations. The portfolio manages the operational support to the Standby Team of Senior Mediation Advisers (SBT) mechanism, along with the provision of project management and implementation services. 

Informations générales - Groupe de Développement UNOPS

Basé à New York, le portefeuille développement et d’initiatives spéciales de l’UNOPS (UNOPS Development Group) soutient divers partenaires dans la réalisation de leurs opérations de consolidation de la paix, humanitaires et de développement. La division Groupe de Développement gère le soutien opérationnel l’équipe de réserve de conseillers seniors en médiation, ainsi que la fourniture de services de gestion et de mise en œuvre des projets.

Background Information - Job-specific

Established in 2008, the SBT mechanism is a service of the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA) situated in the Mediation Support Unit (MSU) of the Policy and Mediation Division (PMD). It is a specialized resource that can be rapidly deployed into the field on a temporary basis to provide technical advice otherwise not readily available or deployable to UN officials and other key stakeholders engaged in conflict prevention or mediation efforts. The services of the SBT mechanism are available to United Nations envoys, political and peacekeeping missions and country teams, as well as to regional organizations and partners with whom the United Nations works closely in conflict mediation and good offices world-wide.

Further information on MSU and the SBT mechanism is available on the Peacemaker website.

Full-time members of the SBT mechanism must be permanently available for deployment on short notice. The opportunity to serve on a When-Actually-Employed / Part time contract in support of the Standby Team mechanism is also available to candidates recommended following the interview process.

If selected, full-time members of the SBT mechanism should know that the mediation expertise of the SBT is revised on a yearly basis. As such, any full time contract may be terminated after a single SBT term (ca. 12 months) should the expertise provided not be required and / or if the project is not renewed.

Background Information - Development and Special Initiatives Portfolio

Based in New York, the UNOPS Development and Special Initiatives Portfolio supports diverse partners with their peacebuilding, humanitarian and development operations. The portfolio manages the operational support to the Standby Team of Senior Mediation Advisers (SBT) mechanism, along with the provision of project management and implementation services. 

Informations générales - Groupe de Développement UNOPS

Basé à New York, le portefeuille développement et d’initiatives spéciales de l’UNOPS (UNOPS Development Group) soutient divers partenaires dans la réalisation de leurs opérations de consolidation de la paix, humanitaires et de développement. La division Groupe de Développement gère le soutien opérationnel l’équipe de réserve de conseillers seniors en médiation, ainsi que la fourniture de services de gestion et de mise en œuvre des projets.

Background Information - Job-specific

Established in 2008, the SBT mechanism is a service of the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA) situated in the Mediation Support Unit (MSU) of the Policy and Mediation Division (PMD). It is a specialized resource that can be rapidly deployed into the field on a temporary basis to provide technical advice otherwise not readily available or deployable to UN officials and other key stakeholders engaged in conflict prevention or mediation efforts. The services of the SBT mechanism are available to United Nations envoys, political and peacekeeping missions and country teams, as well as to regional organizations and partners with whom the United Nations works closely in conflict mediation and good offices world-wide.

Further information on MSU and the SBT mechanism is available on the Peacemaker website.

Full-time members of the SBT mechanism must be permanently available for deployment on short notice. The opportunity to serve on a When-Actually-Employed / Part time contract in support of the Standby Team mechanism is also available to candidates recommended following the interview process.

If selected, full-time members of the SBT mechanism should know that the mediation expertise of the SBT is revised on a yearly basis. As such, any full time contract may be terminated after a single SBT term (ca. 12 months) should the expertise provided not be required and / or if the project is not renewed.

Background Information - Development and Special Initiatives Portfolio

Based in New York, the UNOPS Development and Special Initiatives Portfolio supports diverse partners with their peacebuilding, humanitarian and development operations. The portfolio manages the operational support to the Standby Team of Senior Mediation Advisers (SBT) mechanism, along with the provision of project management and implementation services. 

Informations générales - Groupe de Développement UNOPS

Basé à New York, le portefeuille développement et d’initiatives spéciales de l’UNOPS (UNOPS Development Group) soutient divers partenaires dans la réalisation de leurs opérations de consolidation de la paix, humanitaires et de développement. La division Groupe de Développement gère le soutien opérationnel l’équipe de réserve de conseillers seniors en médiation, ainsi que la fourniture de services de gestion et de mise en œuvre des projets.

Background Information - Job-specific

Established in 2008, the SBT mechanism is a service of the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA) situated in the Mediation Support Unit (MSU) of the Policy and Mediation Division (PMD). It is a specialized resource that can be rapidly deployed into the field on a temporary basis to provide technical advice otherwise not readily available or deployable to UN officials and other key stakeholders engaged in conflict prevention or mediation efforts. The services of the SBT mechanism are available to United Nations envoys, political and peacekeeping missions and country teams, as well as to regional organizations and partners with whom the United Nations works closely in conflict mediation and good offices world-wide.

Further information on MSU and the SBT mechanism is available on the Peacemaker website.

Full-time members of the SBT mechanism must be permanently available for deployment on short notice. The opportunity to serve on a When-Actually-Employed / Part time contract in support of the Standby Team mechanism is also available to candidates recommended following the interview process.

If selected, full-time members of the SBT mechanism should know that the mediation expertise of the SBT is revised on a yearly basis. As such, any full time contract may be terminated after a single SBT term (ca. 12 months) should the expertise provided not be required and / or if the project is not renewed.

Background Information - Development and Special Initiatives Portfolio

Based in New York, the UNOPS Development and Special Initiatives Portfolio supports diverse partners with their peacebuilding, humanitarian and development operations. The portfolio manages the operational support to the Standby Team of Senior Mediation Advisers (SBT) mechanism, along with the provision of project management and implementation services. 

Informations générales - Groupe de Développement UNOPS

Basé à New York, le portefeuille développement et d’initiatives spéciales de l’UNOPS (UNOPS Development Group) soutient divers partenaires dans la réalisation de leurs opérations de consolidation de la paix, humanitaires et de développement. La division Groupe de Développement gère le soutien opérationnel l’équipe de réserve de conseillers seniors en médiation, ainsi que la fourniture de services de gestion et de mise en œuvre des projets.

Background Information - Job-specific

Established in 2008, the SBT mechanism is a service of the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA) situated in the Mediation Support Unit (MSU) of the Policy and Mediation Division (PMD). It is a specialized resource that can be rapidly deployed into the field on a temporary basis to provide technical advice otherwise not readily available or deployable to UN officials and other key stakeholders engaged in conflict prevention or mediation efforts. The services of the SBT mechanism are available to United Nations envoys, political and peacekeeping missions and country teams, as well as to regional organizations and partners with whom the United Nations works closely in conflict mediation and good offices world-wide.

Further information on MSU and the SBT mechanism is available on the Peacemaker website.

Full-time members of the SBT mechanism must be permanently available for deployment on short notice. The opportunity to serve on a When-Actually-Employed / Part time contract in support of the Standby Team mechanism is also available to candidates recommended following the interview process.

If selected, full-time members of the SBT mechanism should know that the mediation expertise of the SBT is revised on a yearly basis. As such, any full time contract may be terminated after a single SBT term (ca. 12 months) should the expertise provided not be required and / or if the project is not renewed.

Background Information - Development and Special Initiatives Portfolio

Based in New York, the UNOPS Development and Special Initiatives Portfolio supports diverse partners with their peacebuilding, humanitarian and development operations. The portfolio manages the operational support to the Standby Team of Senior Mediation Advisers (SBT) mechanism, along with the provision of project management and implementation services. 

Informations générales - Groupe de Développement UNOPS

Basé à New York, le portefeuille développement et d’initiatives spéciales de l’UNOPS (UNOPS Development Group) soutient divers partenaires dans la réalisation de leurs opérations de consolidation de la paix, humanitaires et de développement. La division Groupe de Développement gère le soutien opérationnel l’équipe de réserve de conseillers seniors en médiation, ainsi que la fourniture de services de gestion et de mise en œuvre des projets.

Background Information - Job-specific

Established in 2008, the SBT mechanism is a service of the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA) situated in the Mediation Support Unit (MSU) of the Policy and Mediation Division (PMD). It is a specialized resource that can be rapidly deployed into the field on a temporary basis to provide technical advice otherwise not readily available or deployable to UN officials and other key stakeholders engaged in conflict prevention or mediation efforts. The services of the SBT mechanism are available to United Nations envoys, political and peacekeeping missions and country teams, as well as to regional organizations and partners with whom the United Nations works closely in conflict mediation and good offices world-wide.

Further information on MSU and the SBT mechanism is available on the Peacemaker website.

Full-time members of the SBT mechanism must be permanently available for deployment on short notice. The opportunity to serve on a When-Actually-Employed / Part time contract in support of the Standby Team mechanism is also available to candidates recommended following the interview process.

If selected, full-time members of the SBT mechanism should know that the mediation expertise of the SBT is revised on a yearly basis. As such, any full time contract may be terminated after a single SBT term (ca. 12 months) should the expertise provided not be required and / or if the project is not renewed.

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