This position is located in the Conduct and Discipline Service (CDS), in the Administrative Law Division (ALD) of the Office of Human Resources (OHR) in the Department of Management Strategy, Policies and Compliance (DMSPC). The Disciplinary Officer reports to the Chief of the Conduct and Discipline Service. The Division is in charge of the implementation of the United Nations (UN) standards of conduct for all categories of personnel across the UN Secretariat. ALD provides strategic and legal advice on internal justice matters and represent the Secretary-General before the United Nations Dispute Tribunal. ALD handles disciplinary matters relating to Secretariat staff members, oversees and coordinates efforts and actions to prevent and respond to unsatisfactory conduct, and works to empower and support UN Secretariat managers in the exercise of their responsibilities to address conduct and discipline matters.

Within delegated authority, the Disciplinary Officer will be responsible for the following duties: - Monitors, analyzes and reviews investigation reports, Board of Inquiry reports and Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) reports and recommends appropriate action in personnel disciplinary cases; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and initiates corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; ensures follow-up actions. - Participates in planning and facilitating workshops, and delivery or presentation of training modules for Department of Peace Operations (DPO), the Department of Management Strategy, Policies and Compliance (DMSPC) and Department of Peacebuilding and Political Affairs (DPPA). - Researches, analyzes and presents information gathered from diverse sources. - Coordinates policy development, including the review and analysis of issues and trends, in the area of conduct and discipline, particularly sexual exploitation and abuse. - Monitors for consistency in the application of DPO/DMSPC policies, procedures and guidelines relating to field missions’ personnel. - Organizes and prepares written outputs, e.g., draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc. - Provides substantive backstopping, advice, support and guidance to the Chief, CDU, the Senior Policy Advisor, relevant managers at headquarters and the conduct officers and managers in field missions on issues related to conduct and discipline matters with regard to personnel serving in field missions. - Assists in coordination of outreach activities, training workshops, seminars, etc. on the implementation of awareness programmes on UN standards of conduct. - Leads and/or participates in large, complex field missions, including provision of guidance to external consultants, government officials, field mission personnel and other parties; Drafts inputs on issues related to conduct and discipline for reports to the General Assembly. - Performs other duties as required.