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
UN Police Reform Officer (Technical Assistance Advisor for UNMISS Police Commissioner), P-3, Juba, 13th January 2021
Post title and level UN Police Reform Officer (Technical Assistance Advisor for UNMISS Police Commissioner), P-3
Organizational Unit United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan
Duty Station Juba
Reporting to Police Commissioner
Duration 12 Month (extendible)
Deadline for applications 13th January 2021
Job opening number: 2020-UNMISS-90804-DPKO
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in one or more of the following
disciplines: Law, Criminal Justice Administration, International Relations, Business or Public Administration,
Political Science, Development Studies (particularly in law enforcement) or other relevant field. A first level
university degree with a combination of relevant professional level experience in law enforcement, including
police management, may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Graduation from a certified
police academy or other law enforcement training institution is required.
Work Experience: At least 5 years (7 years in absence of advanced university degree) of progressive and
active relevant service/experience at the field (region/district) and/or at the national headquarters level;
enforcement agency at the strategic, operational, and managerial level is required; extensive practical
experience in community policing; development of training modules and training delivery in addition to
one or few areas such as police administration, police or security sector reform, organizational and
resource management, change management (particularly in law enforcement), strategic planning and
policy development is highly desirable. Previous UN or other international experience is an advantage.
*Rank: Chief/Senior Inspector, Major or other service equivalent or higher rank.
Languages: English and French are the working languages of the UN. For the post advertised, fluency in oral
- Vacancies
JD - Deputy Commissioner (D-1), UNMISS, 04 January 2021
Post title and level: Deputy Police Commissioner, D-1
Organizational Unit: United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan
Duty Station: Juba
Reporting to: Police Commissioner
Duration: 12 Month (extendible)
Deadline for applications: 04 January 2021
Job Opening number: 2020-UNMISS-82337-DPO
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in law, criminal justice, public administration, development management, political science, or related area. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience 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. Advanced training for command/senior staff is highly desirable.
Work Experience: A minimum of 15 years (17 years in absence of advanced university degree) of progressive and active relevant policing service/experience both at the field and national headquarters level, including at least 8 years of active police experience at senior policy making level, with extensive strategic planning and management experience in the areas of operations, human and financial resources, police administration, training and development, practical direct experience in commanding a region or a
state level police units or running a department at national police HQ level. Previous UN experience is an advantage.
Rank: Chief Superintendent of Police, D/Police Commissioner, Deputy (Assistant) Inspector General, equivalent to Brigadier general in the military or higher rank.
Language: Fluency in spoken and written English is required. Knowledge of a second UN language is an advantage.