Post title and level: Interpol Liaison Officer, seconded (non-contracted) – 2 vacancies
Organizational Unit: United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo
Duty Station: Pristina
Reporting to: Senior Police Adviser
Duration: 12 Month (extendible)
Deadline for applications: 05 June 2024
Post available: (1) 30 September 2024; (2) 02 October 2024
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
• Graduation from a certified Police Academy/College and/or University degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in related field (Criminology, Public Administration, Social or Police Science) and a relevant combination of professional training and experience is required.
Work Experience:
• A minimum of seven (7) years of relevant and progressive experience in the field of policing (international police cooperation, management, planning, institutional and capacity building within police, criminal investigation, etc) is required;
• Recent active working experience in Interpol NCB on matters related to issuance of Notices and Diffusions, search for fugitives and stolen/misappropriated objects and INTERPOL databases.
• Wide-ranging working experience in criminal investigation entities in national law enforcement environment and on the field of international police cooperation may be considered in lieu of recent Interpol NCB experience;
• Experience in international policing, law enforcement issues, international police liaison activities and/or reporting is distinct advantage;
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office and excellent drafting skills, fluency in both oral and written English is required;
• Previous experience in planning, preparation and implementation of projects is an advantage;
Requirements:
• Excellent physical and mental condition (fulfilling all UN medical requirements);
• Relevant experience of working in a multicultural environment and/or in peacekeeping operations (UN, NATO or EU) is desirable;
• Good knowledge of UN and UNPOL guidance policies;
• Good knowledge of the conditions prevailing in the country of assignment.
Rank:
• Police Lieutenant, Senior Inspector/Constable or higher.
Languages:
• English and French are the working languages of the UN and of INTERPOL. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required.
• Knowledge of a second official INTERPOL language (French, Spanish) is an advantage.
Preference will be given to equally qualified women candidates.
Date of Issuance: 29 April 2024
