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.
- Vacancies
JO - Investigative Analyst (IPO), 15 June 2021
Post Title and Level: Investigative Analyst (Non-uniformed, non-contracted), IPO, 1Post
Organizational Unit; United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for
Crimes Committed by Da’esh/ISIL (UNITAD)
Status: Expert on Mission
Duty Station: Baghdad
Report to: Chief of Investigations Unit
Duration: 12 months (Extendable)
Deadline for Application: 15 June 2021
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity
Qualifications:
Education: Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in criminology, criminal justice, law,
history, political/social science or a related field is required. Certification or training in investigation is
desirable. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience
may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Formal qualifications and/or certifications in
Investigations (pursuant to a course of study, training and examinations of a state/national law enforcement
institution, a national military academy or a federal/national intelligence service training institution,
supplemented with professional development courses and/or certifications involving study, training and
examinations in investigatory work) in combination with four additional years of qualifying work experience
may be accepted in lieu of the first-level university degree.
Work Experience: A minimum of five (5) years with advanced university degree (seven (7) years with a
first-level university degree) of progressively responsible experience in criminal investigations in complex
cases involving violent crimes. Experience in criminal investigations of breaches of international criminal
law, such as genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, rape and sexual and gender-based violence or
related legal area is desirable. Experience with criminal investigations in the Middle East and North Africa
region is desirable. Experience in working in investigations or intelligence analysis in relation to violent
extremist organizations is an asset.
Languages: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position
advertised, fluency in English is required. Fluency in Arabic is desirable.
Other Skills: Driving license and ability to drive a 4x4 vehicle are required. All officers are required to pass a
United Nations driving test at the beginning of their deployment and may be repatriated if they fail to do so.
Assessment for Mission Service: All candidates should be cleared through an Assessment for Mission
Service (AMS) either by a Selection Assistance and Assessment Team (SAAT) deployed to a Member State
or on the basis of an in-mission AMS upon arrival of the candidates. Failure to pass the in-mission assessment
will result in candidate’s repatriation. All repatriation related expenses in this case are to be borne by the
Member State.
- Vacancies
JO - Investigator (IPO), 15 June 2021
Post Title and Level: Investigator (Non-Uniformed, non-contracted) IPO 1 Post
Organizational Unit: United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for
Crimes Committed by Da’esh/ISIL (UNITAD)
Status: Expert on Mission
Duty Station: Baghdad
Report to: Chief of Investigations Unit
Duration: 12 months (Extendable)
Deadline for Application: 15 June 2021
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in criminology, criminal justice, law,
history, political/social science or a related field is required. Certification or training in investigation is
desirable. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience
may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Formal qualifications and/or certifications in
Investigations (pursuant to a course of study, training and examinations of a state/national law enforcement
institution, a national military academy or a federal/national intelligence service training institution,
supplemented with professional development courses and/or certifications involving study, training and
examinations in investigatory work) in combination with four additional years of qualifying work experience
may be accepted in lieu of the first-level university degree.
Work Experience: A minimum of five (5) years with advanced university degree (seven years with a firstlevel
university degree) of progressively responsible experience in criminal investigations in complex cases
involving violent crimes. Experience in criminal investigations of breaches of international criminal law, such
as genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, rape and sexual and gender-based violence or related legal
area is desirable. Experience with criminal investigations in the Middle East and North Africa region is
desirable. Experience in working in investigations or intelligence analysis in relation to violent extremist
organizations is an asset.
Languages: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position
advertised, fluency in English is required. Fluency in Arabic is desirable.
Other Skills: Driving license and ability to drive a 4x4 vehicle are required. All officers are required to pass a
United Nations driving test at the beginning of their deployment and may be repatriated if they fail to do so.
Assessment for Mission Service: All candidates should be cleared through an Assessment for Mission
Service (AMS) either by a Selection Assistance and Assessment Team (SAAT) deployed to a Member State
or on the basis of an in-mission AMS upon arrival of the candidates. Failure to pass the in-mission assessment
will result in candidate’s repatriation. All repatriation related expenses in this case are to be borne by the
Member State.
- Vacancies
JO - Electronic Discovery Officer (IPO), 5 June 2021
Post Title and Level: Electronic Discovery Officer, (Non-uniformed, non-contracted), IPO, 1 post
Organizational Unit: United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for
Crimes Committed by Da’esh/ISIL (UNITAD)
Status: Expert on Mission
Duty Station: Baghdad
Report to: Information Systems Officer
Duration: 12 months (Extendable)
Deadline for Application: 15 June 2021
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, political science, criminal
justice, or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two years of qualifying experience
may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Certification in Electronic Discovery and/or
Relativity software certifications are desirable.
Work Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in international
human-rights law, legal analysis, criminal investigations, electronic discovery, or related field. Experience
with Relativity or similar legal-review platforms is required. Experience with cyber investigations, open
source and social-media investigations (OSINT, SOCMINT), evidence-management, and evidence
digitization technologies is desired.
Languages: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position
advertised, fluency in English is required. Fluency in Arabic is desirable.
Other skills: Driving license and ability to drive a 4x4 vehicle are required. All officers are required to pass a
United Nations driving test at the beginning of their deployment and may be repatriated if they fail to do so.
Assessment for Mission Service: All candidates should be cleared through an Assessment for Mission
Service (AMS) either by a Selection Assistance and Assessment Team (SAAT) deployed to a Member State
or on the basis of an in-mission AMS upon arrival of the candidates. Failure to pass the in-mission assessment
will result in candidate’s repatriation. All repatriation related expenses in this case are to be borne by the
Member State. Therefore, the Member States are strongly encouraged to request a SAAT to conduct an AMS
in the Member State prior to the police personnel deployment.
- Vacancies
JO - Forensic Geneticist (IPO), 15 June 2021
Post title and level: Forensic Geneticist (Non-uniformed, non-contracted) IPO, 1 Post
Organizational Unit: United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability
for Crimes Committed by Da’esh/ISIL (UNITAD)
Duty Station: Baghdad
Reporting to: Chief of Office of Evidence Management
Duration: 12 Month (Extendable)
Deadline for applications: 15 June 2021
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in biology, biochemistry, forensics,
genetics or other related scientific fields. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying
experience and relevant academic/professional qualifications, such as
accreditations from military or government command and staff colleges, may be accepted in
lieu of the advanced university degree. Formal qualifications and/or certifications in forensic DNA analysis as
applied to human identification, forensic quality management systems and international standards in forensic
science (pursuant to a course of study, training and examinations of a state/national law enforcement
institution, a national military academy or a federal/national intelligence service training institution,
supplemented with professional development courses and/or certifications involving study, training and
examinations in investigatory work) in combination with four additional years of qualifying work experience
may be accepted in lieu of the first-level university degree.
Work Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience with advanced university degree (seven
years with a first-level university degree) in forensic DNA analysis as applied to human identification and
multi-disciplinary human identification projects, knowledge of forensic quality management systems and
international standards in forensic science. Experience in the design and delivery of frameworks applicable to
learning and development and conduct of capacity and needs assessments is an asset. Experience working in
the geographical region of operations is desirable.
Languages: For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of a second
official UN language (Arabic) is an advantage.
- Vacancies
JD UNMISS Chief of Operations, 29 June 2021
Post title and level: Police Chief of Operations, P-4
Organizational Unit: United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan
Duty Station: Juba
Reporting to: Deputy Police Commissioner
Duration: 12 Month (extendible)
Deadline for applications: 29 June 2021
Job opening number: 2021-UNMISS-90898-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 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 at the field and/or 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: 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 English is required. Knowledge of a second official UN language is an advantage.
- Statements by the UN Special Coordinator
Statement by UN Special Coordinator Tor Wennesland on the surge in tensions and violence in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem
Statement by UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Tor Wennesland, on the surge in tensions and violence in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem
Jerusalem, 6 May 2021
"I am deeply concerned by the surge in tensions and violence in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem, since the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan.
In the past few days alone, two Palestinians, including a woman and a child, were killed in separate incidents, by Israeli security forces (ISF) in the context of clashes or attacks. An Israeli was killed by a Palestinian in a drive-by shooting and several others injured. I reiterate that ISF must exercise maximum restraint and use lethal force only when strictly unavoidable in order to protect life. Perpetrators of violence on all sides must be held accountable and swiftly brought to justice.
The latest developments related to the eviction of Palestine refugee families in Sheikh Jarrah and other neighborhoods in occupied East Jerusalem are also very worrying. I urge Israel to cease demolitions and evictions, in line with its obligations under international humanitarian law.
I call on political, religious and community leaders on all sides to stand firmly against violence, incitement and inflammatory rhetoric. If unaddressed, the situation could spiral out of control.”
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- Rapports des Droits de l'Homme [dup 2043 - Human Rights Reports]