Post title and level UN Police Reform Officer (Technical Assistance Advisor for UNMISS Police Commissioner), P-3
Organizational Unit United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan
Duty Station Juba
Reporting to Police Commissioner
Duration 12 Month (extendible)
Deadline for applications 13th January 2021
Job opening number: 2020-UNMISS-90804-DPKO
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, International Relations, Business or Public Administration,
Political Science, Development Studies (particularly in law enforcement) or other relevant field. A first level
university degree with a combination of relevant professional level experience in law enforcement, including
police 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: At least 5 years (7 years in absence of advanced university degree) of progressive and
active relevant service/experience at the field (region/district) and/or at the national headquarters level;
enforcement agency at the strategic, operational, and managerial level is required; extensive practical
experience in community policing; development of training modules and training delivery in addition to
one or few areas such as police administration, police or security sector reform, organizational and
resource management, change management (particularly in law enforcement), strategic planning and
policy development is highly desirable. Previous UN or other international experience is an advantage.
*Rank: Chief/Senior Inspector, Major or other service equivalent or higher rank.
Languages: English and French are the working languages of the UN. For the post advertised, fluency in oral
