Post title and level Police Liaison Officer (P-4)
Organizational Unit United Nations Integrated Transition AssistanceMission in Sudan (UNITAMS)
Duty Station Any location within the mission area according to the operational needs
Reporting to Capacity Building Coordinator
Duration 12 Months (extendible)
Deadline for applications 15 December 2020
Job Opening number 2020-UNITAMS-01-PLO-P4
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Law, Criminal Justice
Administration, Policing, Security Studies, Business or Public Administration, International Relations,
Development Studies or other relevant field. A first level university degree with a combination of relevant
professional experience in police or other law enforcement, including police operations and administration,
may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Graduation from a certified police academy or
other national or internation recognized law enforcement training institution is required.
Work Experience: Candidate must be in active police service possessing a minimum of 7 years (9 years in
absence of advanced degree) of progressive relevant and active policing experience in a national or
international law enforcement agency at the field and/or national police headquarters, including at the
managerial policy making level. Extensive practical experience in crime management and crime prevention,
including community policing and investigation of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) is required.
Experience in one or few of the following areas is highly desirable: interagency coordination, donor
assistance, police administration, police or security sector reform, organizational and resource management,
change management (particularly in law enforcement) and training management. Previous UN or other
international experience is an advantage.
*Rank: Rank required for a P-4 is Superintendent, Lt. Colonel, other equivalent or higher rank.
Languages: For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of Arabic
Language is an advantage.
