Post title and level: Chief of Staff (IPO – seconded non-contracted)
Organizational Unit: United Nations Multidimensional Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO)
Duty Station: GOMA
Reporting to: Deputy Police Commissioner
Duration: 12 months (extendible)
Deadline for applications: 31 August 2024
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, and Respect for Diversity
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in law, police management, law enforcement, security studies, criminal justice, business or public administration, human resources management, change management, or related area. A first-level degree, combined with qualifying experience, may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree. Specialized training in the area of the incumbent's responsibility (administration, training, etc) is highly desirable. Graduation from a certified Police Academy or other national or international law enforcement training institution is required.
Experience: A minimum of 7 years (9 years in the absence of an advanced degree) of progressive, relevant responsible, and active policing service/experience in a national or international law enforcement agency, both at the field and national 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: human and financial resources management, police administration, police training and development, - required; practical direct experience in commanding a regional or a state level police administration unit- highly desirable. Previous UN or international experience is an advantage.
Rank: The rank required for this post is Superintendent of Police or other equivalent or higher.
Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in French and English (both oral and written) is required.
Assessment for Mission Service: All candidates should be cleared through an Assessment for Mission Service (AMS) either by a Selection Assistance and Assessment Team (SAAT) deployed to a Member State or based on an in-mission AMS upon arrival of the candidates. Failure to pass the in-mission assessment will result in the candidate’s repatriation. In this case, all repatriation-related expenses are to be borne by the Member State. Therefore, the Member States are strongly encouraged to request a SAAT to conduct an AMS in the Member State before the police personnel deployment.
Preference will be given to equally qualified women candidates.
Date of Issuance: 31 July 2024
