VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: 2025-SPC-78775-DPKO
NUMBER: 9 March 2026
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Gender Affairs Officer, P-3
POST TITLE AND LEVEL:
DUTY STATION: BRINDISI, ITALY
ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: DEPARTMENT OF PEACE OPERATIONS
United Nations Core Values: Inclusion, integrity, Humility and Humanity
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in the applied sciences, social sciences or other relevant field. A first level university degree with a combination of relevant academic qualifications and extensive experience in law enforcement and police general investigations may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Graduation from a certified police academy or similar law enforcement training institution is required.
Work Experience: A minimum of five years (seven years in absence of advance university degree) of progressive law enforcement experience in active national police, with a current rank of at least Chief Inspector or Major, equivalent or higher rank is required. Experience in a wide range of operational and administrative issues, including three years of experience in management and policy-making with regard to general and complex crime investigations, including investigation of gender-related crimes, is required. Training experience or background is desirable. Peacekeeping or other international experience in the UN or other international organizations is desirable.
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 French is highly desirable.
Date of Issuance: 9 December 2025
Preference will be given to equally qualified women candidates
