Vacancies

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.

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.

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.

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.