Post title and level: Criminal Investigations Specialist, P-4
Organizational Unit: United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA)
Duty Station: Bangui
Reporting to: Chief of Operations
Duration: 12 Months (extendible)
Deadline for applications: 30 November 2020
Job Opening number: 2020-MINUSCA-89695 -DPO
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in one or more of the following
disciplines: Law, Criminal Justice Administration, Public Administration, Development Studies
(particularly in law enforcement and/or criminology) or other relevant field. A first level university degree
with a combination of relevant professional level experience in law enforcement, including crime
management, may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Graduation from a certified
police academy or other law enforcement training institution is required.
Work Experience: A minimum of 7 years (9 years in absence of advanced degree) of progressively
relevant and active policing service/experience in a national or international law enforcement agency both
at the field and national police headquarters level - required; 5 years of active police experience at policy
making level with strategic planning and management experience in one or few of the following areas:
police operations, human and financial resources management, crime management, police administration,
police training and development, change management (particularly in law enforcement), reform and
restructuring or related field - required; practical direct experience in commanding a regional or a state
level police units, – highly desirable. Previous UN or international experience is an advantage.
Rank: Required rank for a P-4 is Superintendent of Police, Lieutenant Colonel, other equivalent or higher
rank.
