Post title and level: Senior Police Coordinator, P-5
Organizational Unit: United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM)
Duty Station: Mogadishu
Reporting to: UNSOM Police Commissioner
Duration: 12 Months (extendable)
Deadline for application: 23 November 2024
Job Opening number: 2024-UNSOM-85747-DPPA
United Nations Core Values: Inclusion, Integrity, Humility and Humanity
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Advance university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in the field of police science, criminal justice, law, business administration, international security studies or any other relevant field. First level university degree with a combination of relevant academic qualifications, professional training and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree. Graduation from a police academy or similar law enforcement training institution is required.
Work Experience: Minimum of 10 years (12 years in absence of advanced degree) of relevant, progressive responsible experience in law enforcement in a national or international law enforcement agency at the strategic, operational and managerial level is required. Experience in strategic planning, program management and/or in research and assessment is required. Experience in liaison and coordination among numerous and diverse stakeholders including international partners is highly desirable. Experience in working for or collaborating with a regional organization is desirable. Previous United Nations or international experience is an advantage.
Rank: Chief Superintendent of Police, Colonel, other equivalent or higher rank.
Language: English and French are the working languages of the UN. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of Somali or Arabic language is an advantage.
Preference will be given to equally qualified women candidates.
Date of issuance: 07 October 2024
*Rank in application form should be outlined in candidate’s original language without translation or equating to military ranks. The Member States are requested to certify the rank of each candidate it nominates and ensure that only applications meeting all requirements described in the job opening/s, are submitted.
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