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UNISFA Gender Based Violence Police Adviser (P-3)

Post title and level: Gender Based Violence Police Adviser, P-3
Organizational Unit: United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA)
Duty Station: Abyei
Reporting to: Police Commissioner through Chief of Operations
Duration: 12 Month (extendible)
Deadline for application: 11 June 2022
Job Opening number : 2022-UNISFA-4492-DPO
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity

 

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Advanced University Degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Law enforcement, Criminal Justice, Security, Public Administration, Security Sciences, Human Resources Management, Social Sciences, Development Studies (particularly in law enforcement), Change Management or other relevant field. A first level university degree with a combination of relevant academic qualifications and extensive experience in law enforcement, including public order management, police unit commanding and planning police operations 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 5 years (7 years in absence of advanced degree) of progressive and active relevant service/experience at the field level (region/district) including direct practical experience in crime Prevention, Domestic violence, Community Policing, Victim Protection, Project Management experience is required. Experience in Gender Mainstreaming, policy development and implementing GBV programs in emergency and post-conflict contexts is highly desirable. Peacekeeping or other international experience in the UN or other international organizations is an advantage.
Rank: Rank required for a P-3 is Major, Chief Inspector, Superintendent, its equivalent or higher rank
Languages: English and French are the working languages of the UN. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of a second official UN language (Arabic) is an advantage.
Preference will be given to equally qualified women candidates.
Date of Issuance: 12 April 2022