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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United Nations Peacekeeping Missions Maritime Task Force Manual (2025)
United Nations Military Engineer Unit Manual (2025)
- Vacancies
UNMISS: Police Chief of Operations (P-4)
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 Months (extendible)
Deadline for applications: 24 April 2025
Job Opening number: 2025-UNMISS-90898-DPO
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
- Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in law, police management, law enforcement, security studies, criminal justice, public administration, human resources management, change management, or a related field.
- A first-level university degree combined with relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.
- Specialized training in operations, reform, administration, or training is highly desirable.
- Graduation from a certified Police Academy or other recognized Law Enforcement Training Institution is required.
Work Experience:
- Minimum of 7 years (9 years in the absence of an advanced degree) of progressively responsible policing experience at the national or international level – required.
- At least 5 years of experience at a policymaking level with strategic planning and management in areas such as police operations, human and financial resource management, crime management, police administration, training and development, change management (in law enforcement), reform and restructuring – required.
- Direct command experience at the regional or state level is highly desirable.
- Previous UN or international experience is an advantage.
Rank Requirement:
- Superintendent of Police, Lieutenant Colonel, or equivalent/higher rank.
Languages:
- English and French are the working languages of the United Nations.
- Fluency in oral and written English is required.
- Knowledge of a second official UN language (Arabic) is an advantage.
The United Nations is committed to diversity and inclusion. Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Date of Issuance: 24 February 2025
Policy on Roles and Responsibilities of Military Strategic Communications Officers (2025)
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Note to correspondents in response to questions on Gaza
02 March 2025, New York
Note to correspondents in response to questions on Gaza
Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General
In response to questions about Gaza, the Spokesman said the following:
The Secretary-General urges all parties to make every effort to prevent a return to hostilities in Gaza.
He calls for humanitarian aid to flow back into Gaza immediately and for the release of all hostages.
Note to correspondents - in response to questions on Gaza | United Nations Secretary-General