Posting Title : UN POLICE OFFICER, P4
Job Code Title : UN POLICE OFFICER
Department/ Office : Department of Peace Operations
Location : NEW YORK
Posting Period : 7 June 2021-21 July 2021
Job Opening number : 21-ROL-Department of Peace Operations-150488-R-NEW YORK (X)
Staffing Exercise : N/A
Education
Advanced University degree in (Master's degree or equivalent) in law, police management, law enforcement, security studies, criminal justice, criminology or social sciences related to investigations, or related area. A first level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university. Graduation from a certified police academy or other law enforcement training institution is required.
Work Experience
At least seven (7) years experience (nine (9) years in absence of advanced university degree) in an active policing service in criminal investigations in a national or international police or other law enforcement agencies in the field or headquarters, or related field is required.
Five (5) years of active police experience at policy making level in one of the following areas: police operations, crime management, police administration, police training and development, change management (particularly in law enforcement), reform and restructuring or related field is required. Experience in investigation of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) crimes is desirable.
Experience in conducting or supporting criminal investigations and mentoring police in a conflict or post-conflict/crisis environment is desirable. Experience of working with an international or regional organizations is desirable. Experience in preparing analytical and/or assessment reports is desirable. Practical experience in project design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English (oral and written) is required and fluency in French is desirable.
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
Special Notice
Appointment or assignment against this position is for an initial period of one year. The appointment or assignment and renewal there of are subject to the availability of the post or funds, budgetary approval or extension of the mandate