Post title and level: Police Chief of Operations, P-4
Organizational Unit: United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan
Duty Station: Juba
Reporting to: Deputy Police Commissioner
Duration: 12 Months (extendible)
Deadline for applications: 24 April 2025
Job Opening number: 2025-UNMISS-90898-DPO
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
- Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in law, police management, law enforcement, security studies, criminal justice, public administration, human resources management, change management, or a related field.
- A first-level university degree combined with relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.
- Specialized training in operations, reform, administration, or training is highly desirable.
- Graduation from a certified Police Academy or other recognized Law Enforcement Training Institution is required.
Work Experience:
- Minimum of 7 years (9 years in the absence of an advanced degree) of progressively responsible policing experience at the national or international level – required.
- At least 5 years of experience at a policymaking level with strategic planning and management in areas such as police operations, human and financial resource management, crime management, police administration, training and development, change management (in law enforcement), reform and restructuring – required.
- Direct command experience at the regional or state level is highly desirable.
- Previous UN or international experience is an advantage.
Rank Requirement:
- Superintendent of Police, Lieutenant Colonel, or equivalent/higher rank.
Languages:
- English and French are the working languages of the United Nations.
- Fluency in oral and written English is required.
- Knowledge of a second official UN language (Arabic) is an advantage.
The United Nations is committed to diversity and inclusion. Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Date of Issuance: 24 February 2025