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.
Report of the Secretary-General on the activities of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel - November 2025
Decemeber 2025
- Vacancies
SPC: Community Policing (Reform) Officer (P-3)
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 2025-SPC-75924-DPKO
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 9 March 2026
POST TITLE AND LEVEL: Community Policing (Reform) Officer, P-3
DUTY STATION: BRINDISI, Italy
ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: DEPARTMENT OF PEACE OPERATIONS
United Nations Values: Inclusion, Integrity, Humility and Humanity
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in the applied sciences, social sciences or relevant field. A first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and extensive experience in community policing may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Graduation from a certified police academy or other similar law enforcement training institution is required.
Work Experience: A minimum of five years (seven years in absence of advance university degree) of progressive responsible experience in law enforcement matters including community policing with a current rank of Chief Inspector or Major, other service equivalent or higher rank., is required. Experience in the use of modern Internet-based research methodologies and sources is required. Basic knowledge of the climate change and the security nexus is desirable. Peacekeeping or other international experience in the UN or other similar organizations is desirable. Peacekeeping or other international experience in the UN or other similar international organizations is desirable.
Languages: English and French are the working languages of the UN Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of French is highly desirable.
Date of Issuance: 9 December 2025
Preference will be given to equally qualified women candidates
- Vacancies
SPC: Police Reform Adviser (P-4)
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBERS: 2025-SPC-75908-DPO and 2025-SPC-75917-DPO
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 9 March 2026
POST TITLE AND LEVEL: Police Reform Adviser, P-4
DUTY STATION: BRINDISI, ITALY
ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: DEPARTMENT OF PEACE OPERATIONS
United Nations Core Values: Inclusion, Integrity, Humility and Humanity
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Advanced degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in the applied sciences, social sciences or relevant field. A first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience in rule of law and police reform may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Graduation from a certified police academy or similar law enforcement training institution is required.
Work Experience: A minimum of seven years (9 years in absence of advance degree) of progressively responsible experience in rule-of-law developmental matters, including experience in police reform, law enforcement development and capacity-building is required. Three-year experience of management and policy making is also required.
Rank: The candidate must be in active service possessing the rank of at least Superintendent or Lt. Colonel, equivalent or higher rank. Experience in peacekeeping or other international experience in the UN or other similar organizations is required. Experience in the use of modern Internet-based research methodologies and sources is desired.
Languages: English and French are the working languages of the UN Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of French is highly desirable.
Date of Issuance: 9 December 2025
Preference will be given to equally qualified women candidates