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AHLC & Socioeconomic reports

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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Police Planning Officer (P4)
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Post title and level: Police Planning Officer (P4)
Organizational Unit: United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM)
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
Reporting to: Police Commissioner
Duration: 12 months (with the possibility of extension)
Deadline for applications: 26 February 2023
Job opening number: 2022-UNSOM-365341-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 the security sector or law enforcement, including planning, administration and management may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Graduation from a certified police academy or law enforcement training institution is required.

Work Experience: Candidate must be in active police service possessing minimum of 7 years (9 years in absence of advanced university degree) of progressively relevant and active experience in law enforcement or security sector; 5 years of experience in strategic planning and management in at least one the following areas is required: police operations, crime management, community engagement, police administration, capacity building and/or development. Practical experience in human and financial resources management, change management (particularly in law enforcement), security sector reform and/or restructuring in a related field is highly desirable. Previous UN or international experience is an advantage.

Rank: Superintendent of Police (equivalent to a Lieutenant Colonel in the military) or other service equivalent or higher.

Languages: For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of Somali or Arabic is an advantage.

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UNMISS Deputy Police Commissioner, D1
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Post title and level: Deputy Police Commissioner (D1)
Organizational Unit: United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan (UNMISS)
Duty Station: Juba
Reporting to: Police Commissioner
Duration: 12 months (extendible)
Deadline for applications: 08 February 2023
Job Opening number: 2022-UNMISS-82337-DPO

United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in law, criminal justice, public administration, development management, political science, or related area. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience 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. Advanced training for command/senior staff is highly desirable.


Work Experience: A minimum of 15 years (17 years in absence of advanced university degree) of progressive and active relevant policing service/experience both at the field and national headquarters level, including at least 8 years of active police experience at senior policy making level, with extensive strategic planning and management experience in the areas of operations, human and financial resources, police administration, training and development, practical direct experience in commanding a region or a state level police units or running a department at national police HQ level. Previous UN experience is an advantage.


Rank: Chief Superintendent of Police, Police Commissioner, Deputy (Assistant) Inspector General, equivalent to senior colonel/general in the military or higher rank.


Language: Fluency in spoken and written English is required. Knowledge of a second UN language is an
advantage.