The below reports are prepared by the Office of the UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process (UNSCO) and are presented to the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC) at its bi-annual meeting.
The reports provide an assessment of the efforts of the Palestinian Government toward state-building and an update on the situation on the ground.
The Ad Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC) serves as the principal policy-level coordination mechanism for development assistance to the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt). The AHLC is chaired by Norway and co-sponsored by the EU and the US. In addition, the United Nations participates together with the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The AHLC seeks to promote dialogue between donors, the Palestinian Authority and the Government of Israel. The full report to the AHLC prepared by the Office of the UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process is attached to this release and includes an executive summary of its main conclusions.
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Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on the Middle East
07 November 2023 New York
Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on the Middle East
Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General
One month after the horrific events of 7 October, the Secretary-General reiterates his total condemnation of the acts of terror committed by Hamas in Israel for which there can be no justification. He will never forget the horrendous images of civilians being killed and maimed and others being dragged away into captivity. He reiterates his appeal for their immediate and unconditional release.
The Secretary-General remains extremely distressed by the killing of civilians in Gaza and the humanitarian catastrophe that continues to unfold in Gaza, with an unimaginable toll on civilians.
He also reiterates his call for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire.
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Secretary-General's Press Conference on the Middle East
06 November 2023 New York
Secretary-General's Press Conference on the Middle East
The Secretary-General
Very good morning.
The nightmare in Gaza is more than a humanitarian crisis.
It is a crisis of humanity.
The intensifying conflict is shaking the world, rattling the region and, most tragically, destroying so many innocent lives.
Ground operations by the Israel Defense Forces and continued bombardment are hitting civilians, hospitals, refugee camps, mosques, churches and UN facilities – including shelters.
No one is safe.
At the same time, Hamas and other militants use civilians as human shields and continue to launch rockets indiscriminately towards Israel.
I reiterate my utter condemnation of the abhorrent acts of terror perpetrated by Hamas on 7 October – and repeat my call for the immediate, unconditional and safe release of hostages held in Gaza.
Nothing can justify the deliberate torture, killing, injuring and kidnapping of civilians.
The protection of civilians must be paramount.
I am deeply concerned about clear violations of international humanitarian law that we are witnessing.
Let me be clear: No party to an armed conflict is above international humanitarian law.
Ladies and gentlemen of the press,
Gaza is becoming a graveyard for children. Hundreds of girls and boys are reportedly being killed or injured every day.
More journalists have reportedly been killed over a four-week period than in any conflict in at least three decades.
More United Nations aid workers have been killed than in any comparable period in the history of our organization.
I salute all those who continue their life-saving work despite the overwhelming challenges and risks.
The unfolding catastrophe makes the need for a humanitarian ceasefire more urgent with every passing hour.
The parties to the conflict -- and, indeed, the international community -- face an immediate and fundamental responsibility: to stop the inhuman collective suffering and dramatically expand humanitarian aid to Gaza.
Today, the United Nations and our partners are launching a $1.2 billion humanitarian appeal to help 2.7 million people – that’s the entire population of the Gaza Strip and half a million Palestinians in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem.
Some life-saving aid is getting into Gaza from Egypt through the Rafah crossing.
But the trickle of assistance does not meet the ocean of need.
And let’s be clear: the Rafah crossing alone does not have the capacity to process aid trucks at the scale required.
Just over 400 trucks have crossed into Gaza over the past two weeks – compared with 500 a day before the conflict. And crucially, this does not include fuel.
Without fuel, newborn babies in incubators and patients on life support will die.
Water cannot be pumped or purified.
Raw sewage could soon start gushing onto the streets, further spreading disease.
Trucks loaded with critical relief will be stranded.
The way forward is clear.
A humanitarian ceasefire. Now.
All parties respecting all their obligations under international humanitarian law. Now.
This means the unconditional release of the hostages in Gaza. Now.
The protection of civilians, hospitals, UN facilities, shelters and schools. Now.
More food, more water, more medicine and of course fuel – entering Gaza safely, swiftly and at the scale needed. Now.
Unfettered access to deliver supplies to all people in need in Gaza. Now.
And the end of the use of civilians as human shields. Now.
None of these appeals should be conditional on the others.
And for all of this, we need more funding – now.
In addition, I remain gravely concerned about rising violence and an expansion of the conflict. The occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem, is at a boiling point.
Let us also not forget the importance of addressing the risks of the conflict spilling over to the wider region.
We are already witnessing a spiral of escalation from Lebanon and Syria, to Iraq and Yemen.
That escalation must stop.
Cool heads and diplomatic efforts must prevail.
Hateful rhetoric and provocative actions must cease.
I am deeply troubled by the rise in antisemitism and anti-Muslim bigotry.
Jewish and Muslim communities in many parts of the world are on high alert, fearing for their personal safety and security.
Emotions are at a fever pitch. Tensions are running high.
The images of suffering are heart breaking and soul crushing.
But we must find a way to hold on to our common humanity.
I think of civilians in Gaza – the vast majority women and children -- terrified by the relentless bombardment.
I join the UN family in mourning 89 of our UNRWA colleagues who have been killed in Gaza – many of them together with members of their family.
They include teachers, school principals, doctors, engineers, guards, support staff and a young woman named Mai.
Mai did not let her muscular dystrophy or her wheelchair confine her dreams. She was a top student, became a software developer and devoted her skills to working on information technology for UNRWA.
I am so deeply inspired by her example.
I think of all those tortured and killed in Israel nearly one month ago and the hostages – abducted from their homes, their families, their friends while simply living their lives.
Ten days ago, I met with some of the family members of those hostages.
I heard their stories, felt their anguish and was deeply moved by their compassion.
I will never relent in working for their immediate release. This is essential in itself and central to solving many other challenges.
One mother movingly shared with me her desolation over her abducted son, Hersh.
She also spoke outside the Security Council – and on the subject of confronting hatred, she said:
“When you only get outraged when one side’s babies are killed, then your moral compass is broken and your humanity is broken.”
Even in her utter despair, she stood before the world and reminded us:
“In a competition of pain, there is never a winner.”
We must act now to find a way out of this brutal, awful, agonizing dead end of destruction.
To help end the pain and suffering.
To help heal the broken.
And to help pave the way to peace, to a two-state solution with Israelis and Palestinians living in peace and security.
Thank you.
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MONUSCO: Police Commissioner, D-2
Post title and level: Police Commissioner, D-2
Organizational Unit: United Nations Organization for the Stabilization in Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO)
Duty Station: Kinshasa
Reporting to: Special Representative of the Secretary-General, SRSG
Duration: 12 Month (extendible)
Deadline for applications: 31 December 2023
Job Opening number: 2023-MONUSCO-40057-DPO
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Advanced University Degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Law, Police Management, Criminal Justice, Law enforcement Security Studies, Public Administration, Human Resources Management, Change Management, Social Sciences, or another relevant field. A first level university degree with a combination of relevant academic qualifications and extensive experience in law enforcement, including management, planning and administration may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Advanced training for command/senior staff is highly desirable. Graduation from a certify police academy or other national or international law enforcement training institution is also required.
Work Experience: Candidate must be in active police service possessing a minimum of 15 years (17 years in absence of advanced degree) of progressive policing experience at the field and/or at national police headquarters level, including; 10 years of active police experience at senior policy making level, with extensive strategic planning and management experience in the following areas: police operations, crime management and, police administration, Practical direct experience in commanding a region or a state level police units or running a department at national police HQ level-required, Experience in police human and financial resources management , police training and development, change management, reform and restructuring. Previous UN or international experience is an advantage.
Rank: Police Commissioner, Inspector General, Chief of Police or other equivalent to the military rank of Major General or above.
Languages: English and French are the working languages of the UN. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written French and English is required.
Preference will be given to equally qualified women candidates.
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MONUSCO:
Titre du poste et niveau: Chef (fe) de la Composante Police, D-2
Organisation: Mission de l’Organisation des Nations Unies pour la Stabilisation en République Démocratique du Congo (MONUSCO)
Lieu d’affectation: Kinshasa
Relevant de: Représentant Spécial du Secrétaire Général, RSSG
Durée: 12 mois (renouvelable)
Date limite de dépôt de candidature: 31 Décembre 2023
Numéro de l’offre d’emploi: 2023-MONUSCO-00457-DPO
Valeurs Fondamentales de l’Organisation des Nations Unies : Intégrité, Professionnalisme et Respect de la Diversité
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education : Diplôme universitaire supérieur (maîtrise ou équivalent) en droit, gestion de la police, justice pénale, études sur l'application de la loi et la sécurité, administration publique, gestion des ressources humaines, gestion du changement, sciences sociales ou autre domaine pertinent. Un diplôme universitaire de premier niveau assorti de qualifications académiques pertinentes et d'une vaste expérience dans le domaine du maintien de l'ordre, notamment en matière de gestion, de planification et d'administration, peut être accepté en lieu et place du diplôme universitaire supérieur. Une formation avancée pour le personnel de commandement/supérieur est vivement souhaitée. Un diplôme d'une école de police certifiée ou d'une autre institution nationale ou internationale de formation en matière de maintien de l'ordre est également requis.
Expérience de travail : Le candidat doit être dans la police active et posséder un minimum de 15 ans (17 ans en l'absence de diplôme supérieur) d'expérience progressive dans la police sur le terrain et/ou au niveau du quartier général de la police nationale, dont 10 ans d'expérience dans la police active au niveau de l'élaboration des politiques, avec une vaste expérience de la planification stratégique et de la gestion dans les domaines suivants : opérations de police, gestion de la criminalité et administration de la police, expérience pratique directe du commandement d'unités de police au niveau d'une région ou d'un État ou de la gestion d'un département au niveau du quartier général de la police nationale requise, expérience de la gestion des ressources humaines et financières de la police, de la formation et du développement de la police, de la gestion du changement, de la réforme et de la restructuration. Une expérience antérieure au sein des Nations unies ou au niveau international est un atout.
Rang : Commissaire Divisionnaire de Police, Contrôleur Général, Inspecteur Général, ou autre grade équivalent à Général ou plus, chez les militaires.
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.
A compétences égales, la préférence sera donnée aux candidats féminins.
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