Result of Service

The objective of the consultancy is to conduct a study and to develop recommendations for implementation of the approved UN PTSD framework in relation to uniformed personnel deployed to UN operations.

Work Location

Home-based. Travel to relevant meetings could be necessary.

Expected duration

6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

The UN Department of Operational Support (DOS) has identified a need to enhance its knowledge of PTSD in relation to uniformed personnel and has established a working group to work on a project: “Comprehensive Study to Develop a PTSD Framework”. After the completion of this project, the UN will have an increased knowledge in the following areas: 1) prevalence of PTSD in connection to UN missions; 2) current practices in assessment and processing of PTSD claims by UN Member States and other global entities; 3) best practices in prevention and mitigation measures. The findings of the project will in turn enable the UN to develop relevant policy to adequately address PTSD issues going forward.

This is Phase II of the PTSD project for further study for implementation of the approved UN PTSD framework.

To deliver against this goal, DOS seeks to hire a consultant to conduct or provide advisory support for a study in collaboration with the working group of the project. The consultant will report to the Director of Uniformed Capabilities Support Division (UCSD), and for all medical related matters will work in close coordination with the Senior Medical Officer in the Division of Healthcare Management and Occupational Safety and Health (DHMOSH).

Key Deliverables:
• Comprehensive study of available resources on managing PTSD risk in uniformed personnel, including prevention and mitigation.
• Descriptive analyses of the study findings.
• Participation in UN stakeholders’ meetings and workshop.
• Development of proposals for implementation of the approved UN PTSD Framework.

Qualifications/special skills

Advanced University degree (master’s degree or equivalent degree) in medicine with post graduate training in psychiatry is required.
A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in the field of Psychiatry is required.
Experience in implementing a PTSD framework within military healthcare systems is desirable

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.