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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- Publications and Reports 01
- Human Rights Reports
- Secretary-General Statements [dup 827]
Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General – on the Situation in the Middle East
31 July 2024
Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General – on the Situation in the Middle East
Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General
The Secretary-General believes that the attacks we have seen in South Beirut and Teheran represent a dangerous escalation at a moment in which all efforts should instead be leading to a ceasefire in Gaza, the release of all Israeli hostages, a massive increase of humanitarian aid for Palestinians in Gaza and a return to calm in Lebanon and across the Blue Line.
Rather than that, what we are seeing are efforts to undermine these goals.
The Secretary-General has consistently called for maximum restraint by all. It is increasingly clear, however, that restraint alone is insufficient at this extremely sensitive time. The Secretary-General urges all to vigorously work towards regional de-escalation in the interest of long-term peace and stability for all.
The international community must work together to urgently prevent any actions that could push the entire Middle East over the edge, with a devastating impact on civilians. The way to do so is by advancing comprehensive diplomatic action for regional de-escalation.
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- Vacancies
UNOWAS: UN Police Adviser – seconded (non-contracted)
Post title and level: UN Police Adviser – seconded (non-contracted)
Organizational Unit: United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel
Duty Station: Senegal, Dakar
Reporting to: Special Representative of the Secretary General and Head of UNOWAS through the established chain of command
Duration: 12 Months (with a possibility of extension)
Deadline for applications: 1 October 2024
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in law, law enforcement, police management, security studies, criminal justice, political science, business or public administration, human resources management, change management, or other relevant field is highly desirable. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying 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 certified police academy or other recognized national or international law enforcement training institution is required.
Work Experience: A candidate must be in active police service possessing minimum of 10 years of progressive and active policing service/experience at the field and/or national police headquarters level, including 7 years of active police experience at senior policy making level with extensive strategic planning and management experience. Practical policing experience in the following areas: police operations, crime management, police administration, police capacity building and development – required. Experience in change management (particularly in law enforcement), training, reform and restructuring, institutional building, research and analysis is desired. Previous UN or international experience is an advantage.
Rank: For this position, the senior police rank (preferably Senior/Chief Superintendent of Police, Colonel, other equivalent rank) is an advantage.
Languages: For this position, fluency in oral and written English is required. Working level of French is required.
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.
Preference will be given to equally qualified women candidates.
Date of Issuance: 30 July 2024
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UNOWAS Magazine 25
The Cameroon-Nigeria Mixed Commission nears completion