Post title and level:Senior Police Coordinator, P-5 (Re-Advertisement)
Organizational Unit: United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia, UNSOM
Duty Station: Mogadishu
Reporting to: UNSOM Police Commissioner
Duration: 12 Months (extendable)
Deadline for applications: 11 November 2022
Job Opening number: 2022-UNSOM-85747-DPO
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Advance university degree (Masters 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.
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 research and assessment is required. Experience in high level liaison and coordination among
numerous and diverse stakeholders, particularly in international environment, is highly desirable. Experience
in working for or collaborating with a regional organization is desirable. Previous UN or international
experience is an added advantage.
Rank: Chief Superintendent of Police, Colonel, other equivalent or higher rank.
Language: Proficiency in English language (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of Somali or
Arabic would be an advantage.