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UN police has a number of vacancies that Member States can nominate candidates for. Please contact your national police HQ if you are interested in any of the vacancies.
 

2020

  • 16 Nov 2020

    Post title and level Police Planning Officer, P-3
    Organizational Unit: United Nations Integrated Transitiona Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS)
    Duty Station: Khartoum, Sudan
    Reporting: to Police Commissioner
    Duration of contract: 12 Months (extendable)
    Deadline for applications: 15 December 2020
    Job Opening number: 2020-UNITAMS-01-PPO-P3
    United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity

    QUALIFICATIONS:
    Education: Advanced university degree (Masters 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. Specialized training in the area of incumbent’s
    responsibility (strategic planning, research, analysis, policy development) is highly desirable. Graduation from
    a certified Police Academy or other national or international Law Enforcement Training Institution is required.
    Work Experience: Candidate must be in active police service possessing a minimum of 5 years (7 years in
    absence of advanced 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, including at least 5
    years of experience at policy making level with involvement in strategic planning and management in one or
    few of the following areas: police operations, crime management, policy development, police administration
    or police training and development. Practical managerial experience in human and financial resources
    management, change management (particularly in law enforcement), reform and restructuring,
    project/program management, development of strategic plans or related field is highly desirable. Previous UN
    or international experience is an advantage.
    Rank*: Rank required for a P-3 is Senior Inspector of Police, Major, other equivalent or higher rank.
    Languages: For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of Arabic Language is an advantage.

  • 16 Nov 2020

    Post title and level Police Liaison Officer (P-4)
    Organizational Unit United Nations Integrated Transition AssistanceMission in Sudan (UNITAMS)
    Duty Station Any location within the mission area according to the operational needs
    Reporting to Capacity Building Coordinator
    Duration 12 Months (extendible)
    Deadline for applications 15 December 2020
    Job Opening number 2020-UNITAMS-01-PLO-P4
    United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity

    QUALIFICATIONS:
    Education: Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Law, Criminal Justice
    Administration, Policing, Security Studies, Business or Public Administration, International Relations,
    Development Studies or other relevant field. A first level university degree with a combination of relevant
    professional experience in police or other law enforcement, including police operations and administration,
    may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Graduation from a certified police academy or
    other national or internation recognized law enforcement training institution is required.
    Work Experience: Candidate must be in active police service possessing a minimum of 7 years (9 years in
    absence of advanced degree) of progressive relevant and active policing experience in a national or
    international law enforcement agency at the field and/or national police headquarters, including at the
    managerial policy making level. Extensive practical experience in crime management and crime prevention,
    including community policing and investigation of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) is required.
    Experience in one or few of the following areas is highly desirable: interagency coordination, donor
    assistance, police administration, police or security sector reform, organizational and resource management,
    change management (particularly in law enforcement) and training management. Previous UN or other
    international experience is an advantage.
    *Rank: Rank required for a P-4 is Superintendent, Lt. Colonel, other equivalent or higher rank.
    Languages: For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of Arabic
    Language is an advantage.

     

  • 16 Nov 2020

    Post title and level Capacity Building Coordinator (P-4)
    Organizational Unit United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS)
    Duty Station Khartoum, Sudan
    Reporting to Police Commissioner
    Duration 12 Months (extendable)
    Deadline for applications 15 December 2020
    Job Opening number 2020-UNITAMS-01-CBC-P4
    United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity

    QUALIFICATIONS:
    Education: An advanced degree (Masters or equivalent) in Project Management, Change Management,
    Business or Public Administration, Development Studies, Criminal Justice or a related International
    Development, Social Sciences or other relevant field. A first level university degree with a combination of
    relevant academic qualifications and extensive experience in International Development, including planning
    and training and community policing experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
    Graduation from a certified police academy or other law enforcemrnt training institution is also required.
    Work Experience: Candidate must be in active police service possessing a minimum of 7 years (9 years in
    absence of advanced degree) of relevant progressive responsible experience in law enforcement in a national
    law enforcement agency at the strategic, operational, and managerial level. At least (5) years of practical
    experience in such areas as project management, police administration, police policy development, police
    training and capacity development, community policing are required. Experience in training management
    (heading police training institution), interagency coordination, senior level advisory support is desired.
    Peacekeeping or other international experience in the UN or other organizations is desired.
    Rank*: Superintendent of Police, Lietenant-Colonel, other equivalent or higher rank.
    Languages: For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of Arabic
    Language is an advantage.

  • 16 Nov 2020

    Titre du poste et niveau Officier de la Planification, P-3
    Organisation United Nations Organization for the Stabilization in Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO)
    Lieu d’affectation Goma
    Relevant du Chef de la Composante Police
    Durée 12 mois (renouvelable)
    Date limite de dépôt de candidature 29 janvier 2021
    Numéro de l’offre d’emploi 2020-MONUSCO-71873-DPO
    Valeurs Fondamentales de l’Organisation des Nations Unies: Intégrité, Professionnalisme et Respect de la Diversité

  • 16 Nov 2020

    Post title and level Planning Officer, (P-3)
    Organizational Unit United Nations Organization for the Stabilization in
    Democratic Republic of Congo, MONUSCO
    Duty Station Goma
    Reporting to Police Commissioner
    Duration 12 Month (extendible)
    Deadline for applications 29 January 2021
    Job Opening number 2020-MONUSCO-71873-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,
    Public Administration, 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
    planning and administration 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 7 years (9 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. Extensive practical experience in police administration,
    organizational and resource management, strategic planning and policy development.
    Rank: Rank required for a P-3 is Senior/ Chief Inspector, Major /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 French and English are required.

  • 16 Nov 2020

    Titre du poste et niveau Coordinateur de la Formation, P-3
    Organisation Mission de l’Organisation des Nations Unies pour la Stabilisation en République Démocratique du Congo (MONUSCO)
    Lieu d’affectation Kinshasa
    Relevant du Chef de la Composante Police
    Durée 12 Mois (renouvelable)
    Date limite de dépôt de candidature 29 janvier 2021
    Numéro de l’offre d’emploi 2020-MONUSCO-71874-DPO
    Valeurs Fondamentales de l’Organisation des Nations Unies: Intégrité, Professionnalisme et Respect de la Diversité

  • 16 Nov 2020

    Post title and level: Training Coordinator, P-3
    Organizational Unit: United Nations Organization for the Stabilization in Democratic Republic of Congo, (MONUSCO)
    Duty Station: Kinshasa
    Reporting to: Head of Police Component(HOPC)
    Duration: 12 Month (extendible)
    Deadlinefor applications: 29 January 2021
    Job Opening number: 2020-MONUSCO-71874-DPO
    United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity

    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 senior experience in law enforcement and community safety, including
    training and police management, may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. A degree
    from a certified police academy or similar law enforcement training institution is required. Certification in
    “train-the-trainers” is highly desirable.
    Work Experience: A minimum of 5 years (7 years in absence of advanced degree) of relevant
    progressive responsible experience in law enforcement both at the field (region/district) level and in a
    national training institution, including practical experience in training curriculum development, training
    delivery both academic and in-service; train-the-trainers certification is highly desirable; at least three (3)
    years of senior, managerial experience in planning and administering police or law enforcement training,
    experience in training strategy development – required; experience in strategic planning, project and
    program development are desirable.
    Rank: Rank required for a P-3 is Senior/Chief Inspector of Police, Major, other equivalent or higher rank.
    Languages: English and French are the working languages of the UN. For the post advertised, fluency in
    oral and written French is required. Knowledge of English is an advantage.

  • 6 Oct 2020

    Titre et niveau du poste: Responsable de la Planification, P-4
    Unité organisationnelle: Mission Intégrée Multidimensionnelle des Nations Unies pour la Stabilisation en République Centrafricaine (MINUSCA)
    Lieu d'affectation: Bangui
    Superviseur direct: Chef de la Composante Police MINUSCA
    Durée: 12 mois (prorogeable)
    Date limite de dépôt des candidatures: 30 novembre 2020
    Numéro de l'offre d'emploi: 2020-MINUSCA-89692-DPO
    Valeurs fondamentales des Nations Unies : Intégrité, professionnalisme et respect de la diversité

     

    QUALIFICATIONS :
    Formation : Diplôme universitaire supérieur (maîtrise ou équivalent) en application de la loi, justice
    pénale, administration publique, gestion des ressources humaines, sciences sociales, études de
    développement (notamment en application de la loi), gestion du changement ou autre domaine pertinent.
    Un diplôme universitaire de premier niveau combinant des qualifications universitaires pertinentes et une
    vaste expérience dans le domaine de l'application de la loi, y compris la planification et l'administration,
    peut être accepté à la place du diplôme universitaire supérieur. Un diplôme d'une académie de police
    certifiée ou d'un autre établissement de formation des forces de l'ordre est requis.
    Expérience professionnelle : Un minimum de 7 ans (9 ans en l'absence de diplôme supérieur) d'expérience
    progressive et pertinente en matière de responsabilité dans le domaine de l'application de la loi au sein d'un
    organisme national ou international d'application de la loi au niveau stratégique, opérationnel et de gestion.
    Vaste expérience pratique de l'administration policière, de la gestion de l'organisation et des ressources, de
    la planification stratégique et de l'élaboration de politiques.
    Rang : Le grade requis pour un P-4 est celui de Commissaire de Police, Lieutenant-colonel ou tout autre
    grade équivalent ou supérieur.
    Langues : L'anglais et le français sont les langues de travail de l'ONU. Pour le poste annoncé, la maîtrise
    du français et de l'anglais oral et écrit est requise.

  • 6 Oct 2020

    Post title and level: Planning Officer, P-4
    Organizational Unit: United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA)
    Duty Station: Bangui
    Reporting to: Police Commissioner
    Duration: 12 Months (extendible)
    Deadline for applications: 30 November 2020
    Job Opening number: 2020-MINUSCA-89692-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,
    Public Administration, 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
    planning and administration 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 7 years (9 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. Extensive practical experience in police administration,
    organizational and resource management, strategic planning and policy development.
    Rank: Rank required for a P-4 is Superintendent, Lieutenant-Colonel, or other service equivalent or above.
    Languages: English and French are the working languages of the UN. For the post advertised, fluency in oral
    and written French and in English is required.

  • 6 Oct 2020

    Titre et niveau du poste: Coordinateur de la FPU, P-4
    Unité organisationnelle: Mission intégrée Multidimensionnelle des Nations Unies pour la Stabilisation en République Centrafricaine (MINUSCA)
    Lieu d'affectation: Bangui
    Superviseur direct: Chef des Opérations
    Durée: 12 mois (prorogeable)
    Date limite de dépôt des candidatures: 27 novembre 2020
    Numéro de l'offre d'emploi: 2020-MINUSCA-89696-DPO
    Valeurs fondamentales des Nations Unies : Intégrité, professionnalisme et respect de la diversité

     

    QUALIFICATIONS :
    Education : Diplôme universitaire supérieur (maîtrise ou équivalent) en application de la loi, justice
    pénale, administration publique, relations internationales, droit ou autre domaine pertinent. Un diplôme
    universitaire de premier niveau combinant des qualifications universitaires pertinentes et une vaste
    expérience dans le domaine de l'application de la loi, y compris la planification et la gestion opérationnelle,
    peut être accepté à la place du diplôme universitaire supérieur. Un diplôme d'une académie de police
    certifiée ou d'un autre établissement de formation à l'application de la loi est également requis.
    Expérience professionnelle : Un minimum de 7 ans d'expérience (9 ans en l'absence de diplôme
    supérieur) dans les services répressifs nationaux actifs est requis. Une expérience pratique d'au moins 3
    ans dans le commandement d'opérations de police, y compris des unités de police constituées (antiémeutes),
    des unités de police, des unités de gendarmerie et/ou la formation du personnel des unités de
    police constituées est requise ; une expérience dans l'élaboration de politiques et de procédures
    opérationnelles standard est requise. Une expérience de la gestion des organisations et des ressources et
    de la planification opérationnelle est hautement souhaitable. Une expérience du maintien de la paix ou
    d'autres expériences internationales au sein des Nations unies ou d'autres organisations internationales est
    un avantage.
    Rang : Le grade requis pour un P-4 est celui de Commissaire de Police, Lieutenant-colonel, équivalent ou
    supérieur.
    Langues : Le français et l'anglais sont les langues de travail de l'ONU. Pour le poste annoncé, la maîtrise
    du français et de l'anglais, tant à l'oral qu'à l'écrit, est requise.

     

  • 6 Oct 2020

    Post title and level: FPU Coordinator, P-4
    Organizational Unit: United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA)
    Duty Station: Bangui
    Reporting to: Chief of Operations
    Duration: 12 Months (extendible)
    Deadline for applications: 27 November 2020
    Job Opening number: 2020-MINUSCA-89696-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,
    Public Administration, International Relations, Law or other relevant field. A first level university degree
    with a combination of relevant academic qualifications and extensive experience in law enforcement,
    including planning and operational management may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
    Graduation from a certified police academy or other law enforcement training institution is also required.
    Work Experience: A minimum of 7 years of experience (9 years in absence of advanced degree) in active
    national law enforcement is required. At least 3 years practical experience of commanding police operations,
    including formed police units (anti-riot), police units, gendarmerie units, and/or training of FPU personnel is
    required; policy and standard operating procedures development experience is required. Experience in
    organizational and resource management and operational planning is highly desirable. Peacekeeping or other
    international experience in the UN or other international organizations is an advantage.
    Rank: Rank required for a P-4 is Superintendent, Lieutenant Colonel, equivalent or above.
    Languages: French and English are the working languages of the UN. For the post advertised, fluency in oral
    and written French and English is required.

  • 2 Oct 2020

    Titre du poste et niveau Coordinateur de la Reforme et de la Restructuration P-4
    Organisation United Nations Organization for the Stabilization in Democratic Republic of Congo, MONUSCO
    Lieu d’affectation: Kinshasa
    Superviseur immédiat: Adjoint au Chef de la Composante Police
    Durée: 12 mois (renouvelable)
    Date limite de dépôt de candidature: 30 Novembre 2020
    Numéro de l’offre d’emploi: 2020-MONUSCO-78800-DPO

     

    QUALIFICATIONS :
    Education : Diplôme universitaire du niveau de maîtrise ou équivalent dans le domaine de l’application de la
    loi, Justice Pénale, Administration publique, Gestion des Ressources Humaines (Particulièrement dans le
    domaine de l’application de la loi), Gestion du Changement, Sciences Sociales ou autre domaine pertinent. Un
    premier diplôme universitaire avec une combinaison de qualifications académiques pertinentes et une vaste
    expérience dans l'application des lois, y compris dans la réforme et la restructuration de la police, la
    planification et l'administration peuvent être acceptés en lieu et place du diplôme universitaire supérieur. Un
    titre délivré par une école de police agréée ou un établissement de formation analogue est également exigé.
    Expérience de travail : Un minimum de 10 années de service/expérience de police à des niveaux de
    responsabilité de plus en plus élevés et en activité dans un organisme national ou international d’application
    de la loi, au niveau stratégique, opérationnel et managérial. Une vaste expérience pratique avérée dans des
    domaines tels que l'administration policière, la réforme de la police, la gestion organisationnelle et des
    ressources, la gestion du changement, la planification stratégique et l'élaboration des politiques est hautement
    souhaitable.
    Grade : Commissaire de police, Lieutenant-colonel ou plus.
    Langues : L’Anglais et le Français sont les langues de travail de l'Organisation des Nations Unies. Pour le
    poste faisant l’objet du présent avis, la maîtrise du français à l’oral et à l’écrit est indispensable. La
    connaissance d'une deuxième langue officielle de l’Organisation des Nations Unies, de préférence l’anglais,
    est souhaitable.

  • 2 Oct 2020

    Titre et niveau du poste: Spécialiste des Enquêtes Criminelles, P-4
    Unité Organisationnelle: Mission intégrée multidimensionnelle des Nations unies pour la stabilisation en République centrafricaine (MINUSCA)
    Lieu d'affectation: Bangui
    Superviseur immediat: Chef des Opérations de la Composante Police
    Duree: 12 Mois (prorogeable)
    Date limite de dépôt des candidatures: 30 novembre 2020
    Numéro de l'Offre d'emploi 2020-MINUSCA-89695-DPO

     

    QUALIFICATIONS :
    Formation : Diplôme universitaire supérieur (maîtrise ou équivalent) dans une ou plusieurs des
    disciplines suivantes : Droit, administration de la justice pénale, administration publique, études
    de développement (notamment en matière d'application de la loi et/ou de criminologie) ou autre
    domaine pertinent. Un diplôme universitaire de premier niveau combinant une expérience
    professionnelle pertinente dans le domaine de l'application de la loi, y compris la gestion de la
    criminalité, peut être accepté en lieu et place du diplôme universitaire supérieur. Un diplôme d'une
    académie de police certifiée ou d'un autre établissement de formation à l'application de la loi est
    requis.
    Expérience professionnelle : Un minimum de 7 ans (9 ans en l'absence de diplôme supérieur) de
    service de police progressivement pertinent et actif/expérience dans un organisme national ou
    international chargé de l'application de la loi, tant sur le terrain qu'au niveau des quartiers généraux
    de la police nationale - requis ; 5 ans d'expérience active de la police au niveau de l'élaboration des
    politiques avec une expérience de la planification stratégique et de la gestion dans un ou plusieurs
    des domaines suivants : opérations de police, gestion des ressources humaines et financières,
    gestion de la criminalité, administration de la police, formation et développement de la police,
    gestion du changement (en particulier dans le domaine de l'application de la loi), réforme et
    restructuration ou domaine connexe - requis ; expérience pratique directe du commandement
    d'unités de police au niveau régional ou national - hautement souhaitable. Une expérience
    antérieure au sein des Nations unies ou au niveau international est un avantage.
    Rang : Le grade requis pour un P-4 est celui de Commissaire de Police, de Lieutenant-colonel, ou
    tout autre grade équivalent ou supérieur.
    Langue : La maîtrise de la langue française (à l'oral et à l'écrit) est requise. La connaissance de la
    langue anglaise est hautement souhaitable.

  • 2 Oct 2020

    Post title and level: Criminal Investigations Specialist, P-4
    Organizational Unit: United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA)
    Duty Station: Bangui
    Reporting to: Chief of Operations
    Duration: 12 Months (extendible)
    Deadline for applications: 30 November 2020
    Job Opening number: 2020-MINUSCA-89695 -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, Criminal Justice Administration, Public Administration, Development Studies
    (particularly in law enforcement and/or criminology) or other relevant field. A first level university degree
    with a combination of relevant professional level experience in law enforcement, including crime
    management, 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 7 years (9 years in absence of advanced degree) of progressively
    relevant and active policing service/experience in a national or international law enforcement agency both
    at the field and national police headquarters level - required; 5 years of active police experience at policy
    making level with strategic planning and management experience in one or few of the following areas:
    police operations, human and financial resources management, crime management, police administration,
    police training and development, change management (particularly in law enforcement), reform and
    restructuring or related field - required; practical direct experience in commanding a regional or a state
    level police units, – highly desirable. Previous UN or international experience is an advantage.
    Rank: Required rank for a P-4 is Superintendent of Police, Lieutenant Colonel, other equivalent or higher
    rank.

     

     

  • 2 Oct 2020

    Post title and level: Police Reform and Restructuring Coordinator, (P-4)
    Organizational Unit: United Nations Organization for the Stabilization in Democratic Republic of Congo, MONUSCO
    Duty Station: Kinshasa
    Reporting to: MONUSCO Deputy Police Commissioner
    Duration: 12 Month (extendible)
    Deadline for applications: 30 November 2020
    Job Opening number: 2020-MONUSCO-78800-DPO
    United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity

     

    QUALIFICATIONS:
    Education: Advanced university degree (Masters 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. Specialized training in the area of incumbent’s
    responsibility (operations, reform, administration, training etc.) is highly desirable. Graduation from a
    certified Police Academy or other national or international Law Enforcement Training Institution is required.
    Work Experience: A minimum of 7 years (9 years in absence of advanced degree) of progressively relevant
    and active policing service/experience in a national or international law enforcement agency both at the field
    and national police headquarters level - required; 5 years of active police experience at policy making level
    with strategic planning and management experience in one or few of the following areas: police operations,
    human and financial resources management, crime management, police administration, police training and
    development, change management (particularly in law enforcement), reform and restructuring or related field
    - required; practical direct experience in commanding a regional or a state level police units, or heading a
    department at national police HQ level–is highly desirable. Previous UN or international experience is an
    advantage.
    Rank: Rank required for a P-4 is Superintendent of Police, Lieutenant Colonel, other equivalent or higher
    rank.
    Languages: English and French are the working languages of the UN. For the post advertised, fluency in oral
    and written French is required. Proficiency in English is desirable.

  • 22 Sep 2020

    Vacancy Announcement Number: 2019-SPC-75904-DPO
    Deadline for Applications: 1 December 2020 (Extended)
    Post Title and Level: Team Leader, P-5
    Duty Station: Brindisi
    Organizational Unit: Department of Peace Operations
    Limited to Member States

    Appointments are limited to service on posts financed by the support account of peace operations.
    United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity

     

    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 senior experience in law enforcement and community safety issues 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 10 years of experience in an active national law enforcement Experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams is required. Must be a senior professional police officer on active duty with the rank of Deputy Commissioner, Chief Superintendent or rank equivalent to a full Colonel. Peacekeeping or other international experience in the UN or other international organizations is also required.

    Languages: English and French are the working languages of the UN. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Fluency in French is desirable.

  • 17 Sep 2020

    Vacancy Announcement Number: 2019-SPC-75916-DPO

    Deadline for Applications: 1 December 2020

    Post Title and Level: Public Order Adviser, P-4

    Duty Station: Brindisi

    Organizational Unit: Department of Peace Operations

    Limited to Member States. Appointments Are Limited to Service on Posts Financed by the Support Account of Peace Operations.
    United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity

     

    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 police operational matters, including public order maintenance 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 7 years of active law enforcement experience in a national law enforcement agency at the strategic, operational and administrative levels, including at least three years of experience in crowd management and riot control and other public order matters, both with regards to policy-making and implementation, is required. Must be in active national police service with the rank of Superintendent or Lt. Colonel, other service equivalent or higher rank is required. Peacekeeping or other international experience in the UN or other organizations is desired.

    Languages: English and French are the working languages of the UN. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written
    English is required. Fluency in French is desirable.

  • 17 Sep 2020

    Vacancy Announcement Number: 2019-SPC-75918-DPO
    Deadline for Applications: 1 December 2020
    Post Title and Level: Community Policing Adviser, P-4
    Duty Station: Brindisi
    Organizational Unit: Department of Peace Operations

    Limited to Member States. Appointments Are Limited to Service on Posts Financed by the Support Account of Peace Operations.
    United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity

     

    QUALIFICATIONS:
    Education: Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, social sciences, criminal justice or related field. A combination of a Bachelor’s degree and extensive experience in police operational matters including community oriented policing may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree. Graduation from a certified police academy or other law enforcement training facility is required.

    Work Experience: A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in active national police service at the strategic, operational and administrative levels with the rank of Superintendent or Lt. Colonel, other service equivalent or higher rank is required. At least three years of specific experience in community-oriented policing, both policy-making and implementation is required. 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. Fluency in French is desirable.

  • 16 Sep 2020

    Intitulé du poste et rang : Chef de la Composante Police, D2
    Organisation : Mission Multi -Dimensionnelle pour la Stabilisation de la
    Centrafrique (MINUSCA)
    Lieu d’affectation : Bangui
    Superviseur : Representant Special du Secretaire General (RSSG)
    Durée du contrat : 12 mois (Renouvelable)
    Date limite de dépôt de candidature : 11 Novembre 2020
    Numero de l’offre de l’emploi : 2020-MINUSCA-89614-DPO
    Valeurs Fondamentales des Nations Unies : Intégrité, Professionnalisme et Respect de la Diversité

     

    QUALIFICATIONS:
    Formation : Diplôme universitaire du second cycle (Master ou équivalent) en Droit, gestion policière,
    application de la Loi, études de sécurité, justice pénale, administration publique, gestion des ressources
    humaines, gestion du changement, ou dans un domaine connexe.
    Un diplôme universitaire de premier cycle combiné à une expérience pertinente peut être accepté en lieu et
    place du diplôme universitaire du second cycle. Une formation avancée pour le commandement / les cadres
    supérieurs est hautement souhaitable. L'obtention d'un diplôme d'une académie de police certifiée ou d'un
    autre établissement de formation en application de la Loi reconnu à l'échelle nationale ou internationale est
    également requis.


    Expérience professionnelle: Un minimum de 15 ans (17 ans en l'absence de diplôme universitaire de second
    cycle) de service actif et d’expérience progressive dans la police de terrain et au niveau du siège de la police
    nationale, y compris 10 ans d'expérience policière active à un niveau de prise décision élevé avec une
    expérience approfondie de planification stratégique et de gestion dans des domaines tels que les opérations,
    les ressources humaines et financières, la gestion de la criminalité, l'administration de la police ; la formation
    et le développement de la police; la gestion du changement, de la réforme ou de la restructuration ou tout
    autre domaine est requis. Une expérience pratique de commandement dans la direction d’unités de police de
    niveau régional ou étatique est requise. Une expérience antérieure au sein des Nations Unies ou une
    expérience internationale est un avantage.
     

    Grade :Le grade requis pour un D-2 est Inspecteur Général, Chef de la Police équivalent au grade militaire de Général
    de Division ou tout grade supérieur.
    Langues : la maîtrise du français et l’anglais, oral

  • 16 Sep 2020

    Post title and level: Police Commissioner, D2
    Organizational Unit: United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization
    Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA)
    Duty Station: Bangui
    Reporting to: Special Representative of the Secretary-General
    Duration Up to: 12 Month (extendible)
    Deadline for applications: 11 November 2020
    Job opening number: 2020-MINUSCA-89614-DPO

    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, 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 15 years (17 years in
    absence of advanced degree) of progressive and active policing service/experience at the field and/or national
    police headquarters level; 10 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, human
    and financial resources management, crime management, police administration, police training and
    development, change management, reform and restructuring or related field - required; practical direct
    experience in commanding a regional or a state level police unit, or heading a department at national police
    HQ level - required. Previous UN or international experience is an advantage.
     

    Rank: Rank required for a D-2 is Police Commissioner, Inspector General, Chief of Police, other equivalent to the
    military rank of Major General or above.
     

    Languages: Fluency in French and English both written and oral, is required. Knowledge of another UN
    official language is an advantage.

  • 5 Jun 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

  • 15 Apr 2020

    Job Title: Senior Police Liaison Officer, P-5
    Department/Office: Integrated Operational Teams
    Location: NEW YORK
    Posting Period: 01/04/2020 - 01/07/2020
    Job Opening number: DPO/SEC2001P/P-5/02
    United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

     

    Qualifications:
    Education: Advanced university degree (Master's Degree or equivalent) in Criminal
    Justice, Law or Political Science or another related field. A first level university degree
    with a combination of relevant academic qualifications and experience in police and peace
    operations may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Graduation from a
    police academy or similar law enforcement training institution is required.
    Experience: Must be a senior professional police officer on active duty with the rank of
    Deputy Commissioner, Chief Superintendent or rank equivalent to full Colonel level. A
    minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in police service, including
    experience at the command level, and experience in national law enforcement and police
    policy-making in the field and headquarters, experience in strategic and operational police
    management is required. Police training experience is desirable. Experience in UN peace
    operations, UNHQ, or similar international organization is desirable. Qualifying years of
    experience are calculated following the graduation from the police academy or similar law
    enforcement training institution.
    Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations
    Secretariat. For this post, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required.
    Knowledge of a second official UN language, preferably French, is desirable.

  • 15 Apr 2020

    Job Title: Chief Mission Management and Support Section, P-5
    Department/Office: Mission Management and Support Section
    Location: NEW YORK
    Posting Period: 01/04/2020 - 01/07/2020
    Job Opening number: DPO/SEC2001P/P-5/01
    United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

     

    Qualifications:
    Education: Advanced university degree (Master’s Degree or Equivalent) in the field of
    Police Science, Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Law, or a related area is required.
    Graduation from a certified police academy or similar law enforcement training institution
    is also required. A first level university degree in combination with relevant academic
    qualifications and qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced
    university degree.
    Experience: Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in an active
    national police service with a current rank of at least Chief Superintendent, Deputy
    Commissioner or equivalent military rank of Colonel or above at senior administrative
    and strategic operational levels. Experience in a peace operation, UNHQ, or similar
    international organization is desirable. UN policing experience in a peace operation
    dealing with administrative and operational issues related to the day-to -day functioning of
    the police component is desirable. Qualifying years of experience are calculated following
    the graduation from the police academy or similar law enforcement training institution.
    Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations
    Secretariat. For this post advertised, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required.
    Knowledge of an additional official UN language, preferably French, is desirable.

  • 15 Apr 2020

    Posts: 2
    Job Title: Police Officer, P-4
    Department/Office: Mission Management and Support Section
    Location: NEW YORK
    Posting Period: 01/04/2020 - 01/07/2020
    Job Opening number: DPO/SEC2001P/P-4/06
    United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

     

    Qualifications:
    Education: Advanced university degree (Master's Degree or equivalent) in the field of
    Criminal Justice, Law, Political Science or related field. First level university degree with
    a combination of relevant academic qualifications and qualifying experience in police and
    peace operations may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Graduation
    from a police academy or a similar law enforcement institution is also required.
    Experience: A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in an
    active national police service with a current rank of at least Superintendent or Lt. Colonel,
    with a specialization in planning and implementing police operations and projects,
    monitoring and evaluation of complex police tasks and projects is required. At least one
    year of experience in a peace operation, UNHQ, or similar international institution is
    desirable. Qualifying years of experience are calculated following the graduation from the
    national police academy or similar law enforcement institution.
    Languages: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations
    Secretariat. For this post advertised, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required.
    Knowledge of a second official UN language, preferably French, is desirable.
    Assessment Method:
    Kindly note that you may, as part of the evaluation of your application for this position,
    be requested to undergo written knowledge-based assessment exercises, which may be
    followed by a competency-based interview depending on the result of the test.

  • 15 Apr 2020
  • 15 Apr 2020

    Posts: 2
    Job Title: Policy Coordination Officer, P-4
    Department/Office: Strategic Policy and Development Section
    Location: NEW YORK
    Posting Period: 01/04/2020 - 01/07/2020
    Job Opening number: DPO/SEC2001P/P-4/04
    United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

     

    Qualifications:
    Education: Graduation from a national police academy or similar law enforcement
    institution is required. Advanced university degree (Master Degree or equivalent) in the
    field of police science, criminal justice, law, international security studies or another
    related field is required. First level university degree in combination with relevant
    academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university
    degree.
    Experience: A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in active
    police service with a rank of Superintendent or Lt. Colonel, with a significant
    specialization in policy development for police or other law enforcement agencies is
    required. Qualifying years of experience are calculated following the graduation from the
    national police academy or similar law enforcement institution. Experience in peace
    operations is desirable.
    Languages: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations
    Secretariat. For this post, fluency in written and spoken English is required. Working
    knowledge of another UN official languages is an asset.

  • 15 Apr 2020

    Job Title: Transnational and Organized Crime Expert, P-4
    Department/Office: Strategic Policy and Development Section
    Location: NEW YORK
    Posting Period: 01/04/2020 - 01/07/2020
    Job Opening number: DPO/SEC2001P/P-4/03
    United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

     

    Qualifications:

    Education: Advanced university degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) in criminal
    justice, law, security or another relevant field. First level university degree in combination
    with qualifying experience in establishment of initiatives related to transnational and
    organized crime, police management or peace operations may be accepted in lieu of the
    advanced university degree. Graduation from a certified police academy or other similar
    law enforcement training institution is also required.
    Experience: Work Experience: A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible
    experience in policing or other law enforcement functions at the rank of Superintendent,
    Lt. Col., equivalent or higher rank, including at least three years of addressing
    transnational and organized crime issues is required. Experience in peace operations, UN
    Headquarters or with other international organization is desirable.
    Languages: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations
    Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required.
    Knowledge of French language is desirable.

  • 15 Apr 2020

    Posts: 2
    Job Title: Selection and Recruitment Officer, P-3
    Department/Office: Selection and Recruitment Section
    Location: NEW YORK
    Posting Period: 01/04/2020 - 01/07/2020
    Job Opening number: DPO/SEC2001P/P-3/08
    United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

     

    Qualifications:

    Education: Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, criminal
    justice, police sciences, police administration and management or another related field.
    Graduation from a certified police academy or similar law enforcement training institution
    is required. A first level university degree in combination with relevant academic
    qualifications and qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced
    university degree.
    Experience: A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in active
    national police service with a rank of Major or Chief Inspector, other service equivalent or
    higher rank, including three years of practical experience in police administration and
    recruitment is required. Experience in a peace operation, UNHQ, or similar international
    organization is desirable.
    Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations
    Secretariat. For this post advertised, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required.
    Knowledge of a second official UN language, preferably French, is desirable.

  • 15 Apr 2020

    Job Title: Police Officer, P-3
    Department/Office: Mission Management and Support Section
    Location: NEW YORK
    Posting Period: 01/04/2020 - 01/07/2020
    Job Opening number: DPO/SEC2001P/P-3/07
    United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

    Qualifications:

    Education: Advanced university degree (Master's Degree or equivalent) in the field of
    Criminal Justice, Law or Political Science or another relevant field. A first level university
    degree with a combination of relevant academic qualifications and sufficient experience in
    police and peace operations may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
    Graduation from a police academy or similar law enforcement institution is also required.
    Experience: A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in an
    active national police service with a current rank equivalent to at least Chief Inspector or
    Major, and a specialization in police planning, is required. Experience in a peace
    operation, UNHQ, or similar international organization is desirable.
    Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations
    Secretariat. For this post advertised, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required.
    Knowledge of a second official UN language, preferably French, is desirable.
     

  • 9 Apr 2020

    Post Title and Level:

     

    Senior Police Adviser, P-5

    Organizational Unit:

     

    United Nations Mission to Support the Hodeidah Agreement (UNMHA)

    Duty Station:

     

    Hodeidah, Yemen

    Reporting To:

     

    Redeployment Coordination Committee (RCC) Chair 

    Duration

     

    12 Months (extendable)

    Deadline for applications

     

    22 March 2020 – Extended to 12 June 2020

    Job Opening number

     

     

    DPO-UNMHA-31029727-2020

     

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    Education: Advanced University Degree (master’s or equivalent) in Law enforcement, Criminal Justice, Security studies, International Law, 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 planning and administration may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Graduation from a certified police academy or other law enforcement training institution is also required. Specialized training in a post-related area is highly desirable.

    Work Experience: Minimum of 10 years (12 years in absence of advanced degree) of active and progressively responsible policing experience in a national or international law enforcement agency at the field and/or national police headquarters level is required. 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, crime management, police administration, police training and development, change management (particularly in law enforcement), reform and restructuring or related field is required. Practical and direct experience in commanding a regional or a state level police unit or heading a section at national police headquarters level is required. Previous experience with a United Nations peacekeeping operation or international experience is an advantage.

    Rank: Colonel/ Chief or Senior Superintendent - equivalent or above.

    Language: English and French are the working languages of the UN. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English and Arabic is required.

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