Post title and level: Police Commissioner (D-1)
Organizational Unit: United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA)
Duty Station: Abyei
Reporting to: Head of Mission /Force Commander
Duration: 12 Months (extendible)
Deadline for applications: 21 July 2024
Job Opening number: 2024-UNISFA-31031174-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, Police Management, Law Enforcement, Security Studies, Criminal Justice, Business or Public Administration, International Relations, Change Management - required. A first level university degree with a combination of relevant academic qualifications and extensive senior experience in law enforcement may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Graduation from a certified Police Academy or other national or international Law Enforcement Training Institution is required. Advance training for command/senior staff is highly desirable.
Work Experience: A minimum of 15 years (17 in absence of advanced university degree) of progressive relevant and active policing service/experience in a national or international law enforcement agency in operational and police managerial positions - required; 10 years of active police experience at senior policy making level with extensive strategic planning and management experience in the following areas: police operations, crime management, police administration – required. Experience in police training and development, change management (particularly in law enforcement), human and financial resources management, reform and restructuring or related field – desired. Practical direct experience in commanding a regional or a state level police units, or heading a department at national police HQ level - required. Previous work experience with the United Nations, another international or regional organization, or a bilateral development agency in the area of police development is an advantage.
Rank: Chief/Senior Police Superintendent, Deputy/Assistant Police Commissioner, Deputy/Assistant Inspector General, equivalent to the military rank of Brigade-General or above.
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: 5 June 2024
