Jascha Scheele

Jascha Scheele is the Project Manager of the UN Transitions Project at the United Nations, a role he has held since the project's inception in 2014. The UN Transitions Project aims to enhance the planning and management of transitions in countries emerging from conflict, ensuring that the UN's strategies align with national priorities for sustainable peace and development. This initiative is crucial as it addresses the complexities involved when UN missions withdraw or reconfigure, particularly in fragile contexts like the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Mali, and Sudan.12

Professional Background

Scheele's work involves coordinating efforts across various UN departments, including the Development Coordination Office (DCO), Department of Peace Operations (DPO), and Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA). His responsibilities include providing technical support to UN missions, facilitating capacity-building initiatives, and promoting partnerships with stakeholders such as member states, regional organizations, and financial institutions.23

Contributions to UN Transitions

Under Scheele's leadership, the project has focused on:

• Integrated Country Support: Offering direct assistance to countries during transitions.
• Capacity Building: Training over 800 participants in transition management to improve organizational practices.
• Policy Development: Influencing UN policies related to transitions, ensuring they are proactive and coherent.23

Recent Engagements

Scheele has actively participated in discussions about improving UN transitions, emphasizing the need for a proactive approach in planning and execution. He has contributed insights on how empirical data can inform better after-exit strategies for peacekeeping operations.4

Overall, Jascha Scheele plays a pivotal role in shaping how the UN approaches transitions from peacekeeping to sustainable development, focusing on collaborative frameworks that leverage local capacities and resources.