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Regional Ombudsman, P5

Office of the United Nations Ombudsman and Mediation Services · 🇨🇱 Santiago, Chile

The Regional Ombudsman, P5 leads the Santiago office of the United Nations Ombudsman and Mediation Services, delivering informal conflict resolution services to UN personnel. Responsibilities include managing the office, providing impartial mediation and conflict coaching, facilitating dialogue, and advising on workplace concerns. The role involves outreach, systemic issue identification, and coordination with headquarters. Supervisory duties include staff management and performance development. The position requires extensive experience in dispute resolution, human resources management, or related fields, with a minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience including five years at the international level. The role demands strong leadership, communication, and judgment skills, with a focus on neutrality, confidentiality, and gender balance. Travel is required, including virtual visits to offices within the region.