Deadline: 15 July 2024
The nominations for the UN Secretary-General's Global Call 2024 are now open. The Secretary-General's Global Call for Appointments seeks to expand and diversify the pool of Special Representatives of the Secretary-General (SRSG), Deputy Special Representatives of the Secretary-General (DSRSG) and Special Envoys in United Nations Peacekeeping Operations and Special Policies. Missions.
The Secretary-General is looking for exceptional leaders who have the knowledge, skills, aptitudes, values and behaviours to lead the United Nations' complex field missions. The Global Call, previously held in 2021, 2019 and 2017, aims to promote gender parity and geographical diversity at the highest level in United Nations field missions.
The Secretary-General is looking for exceptional leaders who have the knowledge, skills, aptitudes, values and behaviours to lead the United Nations' complex field missions. The Global Call, previously held in 2021, 2019 and 2017, aims to promote gender parity and geographical diversity at the highest level in United Nations field missions.
- Member states, regional, international and non-governmental organisations and individuals are encouraged to submit nominations.
- Organisations are asked to submit a "parity+ list" of up to four nominees, including an equal or greater number of women. In the spirit of increasing geographical diversity, member states may nominate an additional candidate from an under-represented region (of a different nationality).
- Self-nominations are also accepted.
- Candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the positions of Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG), Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General (DSRSG) and Special Envoy, including a minimum of 20 years of relevant professional experience.
- External and internal UN members are eligible. Internal staff must have served at the D1 level or above and must meet the other eligibility requirements.
Appointment
After an internal review process, candidates who fulfil the minimum requirements will be included in the SRSG/SDRSG/Special Envoy group. Only those deemed suitable for specific positions, as and when vacancies arise, will be invited to take part in a competitive selection process.
