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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- Vacancies
UNMHA: Police Operation Adviser, (seconded, non-contracted)
Post title and Level: Police Operation Adviser, (seconded, non-contracted)
Organizational Unit: United Nations Mission to Support the Hodeidah Agreement (UNMHA)
Duty Station: Within the Mission area according to the operational requirements
Reporting to: Chief Liaison Coordination Mechanism
Duration: 12 Month (extendable)
Deadline for applications: 09 October 2023
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Graduation from Police College or Academy or other recognized law enforcement or educational institution is required. Specialized training or University degree in related field is highly desirable.
Work Experience: Candidate must be in active police service possessing a minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in a national or international law enforcement agency at the field and/or national police headquarters level in the area of operation, crime data analysis/crime trend recognition, crisis management, threat assessment, security arrangements, managing joint operational center, intelligence assessment, operational planning, reporting and data analysis. Experience in Leadership, liaison and negotiation, operational policy development, investigations, sexual and gender- based violence and tribal policing is highly desirable.
Peacekeeping or other international experience in the UN or other organization is an advantage.
Languages: For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of Arabic language is highly desirable.
Assessment for Mission Service: All candidates should be cleared through an Assessment for Mission Service (AMS) either by an AMS Team deployed to a Member State, or on the basis of an in-mission AMS upon arrival. 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 an AMS Team to conduct an AMS in the Member State prior to the police personnel deployment.
- Vacancies
UNMIK: Interpol Liaison Officer, seconded (non-contracted)
Post title and level: Interpol Liaison Officer, seconded (non-contracted)
Organizational Unit: United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo
Duty Station: Pristina
Reporting to: Senior Police Adviser
Duration: 12 Months (extendible)
Deadline for applications: 27 November 2023
Post available:02 April 2024
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Graduation from a certified Police Academy/College and/or University degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in related field (Criminology, Public Administration, Social or Police Science) and a relevant combination of professional training and experience is required.
Work Experience: A minimum of seven (7) years of relevant and progressive experience in the field of policing (international police cooperation, management, planning, institutional and capacity building within police, criminal investigation, etc) is required. Recent active working experience in Interpol NCB on matters related to issuance of Notices and Diffusions, search for fugitives and stolen/misappropriated objects and INTERPOL databases. Wide-ranging working experience in criminal investigation entities in national law enforcement environment and on the field of international police cooperation may be considered in lieu of recent Interpol NCB experience. Experience in international policing, law enforcement issues, international police liaison activities and/or reporting is distinct advantage. Previous experience in planning, preparation and implementation of projects is an advantage. Relevant experience of working in a multicultural environment and/or in peacekeeping operations (UN, NATO or EU) is desirable. Good knowledge of UN and UNPOL guidance policies and the conditions prevailing in the country of assignment is desirable. 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.
Languages: English and French are the working languages of the UN and of INTERPOL. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of a second official INTERPOL language (French, Spanish) is an advantage.
- Vacancies
UNFICYP: Senior Police Adviser, P-5
Post Title and Level: Senior Police Adviser, P-5
Organizational Unit: United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP)
Duty Station: Nicosia
Reporting To: Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG)
Duration: 12 Months (Extendable)
Deadline for applications: 2 January 2024
Job Opening number: DPO - UNFICYP- 0194 -2023
The post is available from: 12 May 2024
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, 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 planning and administration 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.
Work Experience: Minimum of 10 years (12 years in absence of advanced degree) of active and progressively responsible policing experience in a national or international law enforcement agency both at the field and national police headquarters level. Active police experience at senior policy making level with extensive 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. Practical and direct experience in commanding a regional or a state level police unit or heading a department at national police headquarters level. Previous experience with a United Nations peacekeeping operation or international experience is an advantage.
Rank: Colonel/ Chief or Senior Superintendent - equivalent or above.
Language: Fluency in spoken and written English is required. Knowledge of a second UN language is an advantage.
- Vacancies
UNMIK: Senior Police Adviser, P-5
Post Title and Level: Senior Police Adviser, P-5
Organizational Unit: United Nations Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK)
Duty Station: Pristina
Reporting To: Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG)
Duration: 12 Months (Extendable)
Deadline for applications: 27 November 2023
Job Opening number: DPO-UNMIK-35602-2023
The post is available from: 14 April 2024
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, 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 planning and administration 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.
Work Experience: Minimum of 10 years (12 years in absence of advanced degree) of active and progressively responsible policing experience in a national or international law enforcement agency both at the field and national police headquarters level. Active police experience at senior policy making level with extensive 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. Practical and direct experience in commanding a regional or a state level police unit or heading a department at national police headquarters level. Previous experience with a United Nations peacekeeping operation or international experience is an advantage.
Rank: Colonel/ Chief or Senior Superintendent - equivalent or above.
Language: Fluency in spoken and written English is required. Knowledge of a second UN language is an advantage.
UNSOM Quarterly Newsletter, Issue 28, September 2023
Read here the latest UNSOM Quarterly Newsletter.