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.