Post Title and Level: Senior Police Adviser, P-5
Organizational Unit: United Nations Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK)
Duty Station: Pristina
Reporting To: Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG)
Duration: 12 Months (Extendable)
Deadline for applications: 27 November 2023
Job Opening number: DPO-UNMIK-35602-2023
The post is available from: 14 April 2024
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Advanced University Degree (master’s or equivalent) in Law enforcement, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Human Resources Management, Change Management, Social Sciences or another relevant field. A first level university degree with a combination of relevant academic qualifications and extensive experience in law enforcement, including planning and administration may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Graduation from a certified police academy or other law enforcement training institution is also required.
Work Experience: Minimum of 10 years (12 years in absence of advanced degree) of active and progressively responsible policing experience in a national or international law enforcement agency both at the field and national police headquarters level. Active police experience at senior policy making level with extensive strategic planning and management experience in one or few of the following areas: police operations, human and financial resources management, crime management, police administration, police training and development, change management (particularly in law enforcement), reform and restructuring or related field. Practical and direct experience in commanding a regional or a state level police unit or heading a department at national police headquarters level. Previous experience with a United Nations peacekeeping operation or international experience is an advantage.
Rank: Colonel/ Chief or Senior Superintendent - equivalent or above.
Language: Fluency in spoken and written English is required. Knowledge of a second UN language is an advantage.
