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2022

  • 30 Jun 2022
    Police Chief of Operations, P-4

    Post title and level: Police Chief of Operations, P-4
    Organizational Unit: United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA)
    Duty Station: Abyei
    Reporting to: Deputy Police Commissioner
    Duration: 12 Month (extendible)
    Deadline for applications: 27 June – 26 August 2022
    Job opening number: 2022-UNISFA-04491-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,
    Law Enforcement, Security, Criminal Justice Administration, Business or
    Public Administration, Development Studies (particularly in law enforcement) or other relevant field. A first level university/bachelor’s degree with a combination of relevant professional level experience in law enforcement, including police operations and administration, may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Graduation from a certified police academy is required.
    Work Experience:
    At least 7 years (9 years in absence of advanced university degree) of progressively relevant and active policing service/experience in a national or international law enforcement agency at the field and/or national police headquarters level - required; 5 years of active managerial police experience with practical involvement in operational planning, commanding police operations (including with formed police units' use), policy development - required. Practical direct experience in commanding a regional or a state level police infrastructures/pillars – highly desirable. Experience in one or few of the following areas is desirable: crime management, police administration, police training and development, community policing, change management (particularly in law enforcement) or related field. Previous UN or international experience is an advantage.
    Rank: Lieutenant-Colonel/Superintendent of Police or other service equivalent or higher.
    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.

  • 13 Apr 2022
    UNISFA Gender Based Violence Police Adviser (P-3)

    Post title and level: Gender Based Violence Police Adviser, P-3
    Organizational Unit: United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA)
    Duty Station: Abyei
    Reporting to: Police Commissioner through Chief of Operations
    Duration: 12 Month (extendible)
    Deadline for application: 11 June 2022
    Job Opening number : 2022-UNISFA-4492-DPO
    United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity

     

    QUALIFICATIONS:
    Education: Advanced University Degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Law enforcement, Criminal Justice, Security, Public Administration, Security Sciences, Human Resources Management, Social Sciences, Development Studies (particularly in law enforcement), Change Management or other relevant field. A first level university degree with a combination of relevant academic qualifications and extensive experience in law enforcement, including public order management, police unit commanding and planning police operations may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Graduation from a certified police academy or other law enforcement training institution is required.
    Work Experience: A minimum of 5 years (7 years in absence of advanced degree) of progressive and active relevant service/experience at the field level (region/district) including direct practical experience in crime Prevention, Domestic violence, Community Policing, Victim Protection, Project Management experience is required. Experience in Gender Mainstreaming, policy development and implementing GBV programs in emergency and post-conflict contexts is highly desirable. Peacekeeping or other international experience in the UN or other international organizations is an advantage.
    Rank: Rank required for a P-3 is Major, Chief Inspector, Superintendent, its equivalent or higher rank
    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: 12 April 2022

2020

  • 5 Jun 2020
    Deputy Police Commissioner, P-5, Abyei, Deadline 31 July 2020

    Post title and level: Deputy Police Commissioner, P5
    Organizational Unit: United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA)
    Duty Station: Abyei
    Reporting to: Police Commissioner
    Duration: Up to 12 Month (extendible)
    Deadline for applications: 31 July 2020
    Job Opening number: 2020-UNISFA-30082279-DPO

    United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

     

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    Education: Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in law, police management, law enforcement, security studies, criminal justice, business or public administration, human resources management, change management or related area. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Advance training for command/ senior staff is highly desirable. Graduation from a certified Police Academy or other national or international Law Enforcement Institution is required.

    Work Experience: A candidate must be in active police service possessing minimum of 10 years (12 years in absence of advanced university degree) of progressive and active policing service/experience at the field and/or national police headquarters level; 7 years of 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 (including operations with the use of formed police units), human resources management, crime management, police administration, policy development – required. Experience in change management, police reform and restructuring, institutional building, capacity building and development, community policing – 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 UN or international experience is an advantage.

    Rank: Rank required for a P-5 is Senior/Chief Superintendent of Police, Colonel, other equivalent or higher rank

    Languages: Fluency in English, both written and oral, is required. Fluency in Arabic is an advantage.
    Preference will be given to equally qualified women candidates