List of policy documents

Post title and level: Forensic Geneticist (Non-uniformed, non-contracted) IPO, 1Post
Organizational Unit: United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability
for Crimes Committed by Da’esh/ISIL (UNITAD)
Duty Station: Baghdad
Reporting to: Chief of Office of Evidence Management
Duration: 12 Month (Extendable)
Deadline for applications: 15 June 2021
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in biology, biochemistry, forensics,
genetics or other related scientific fields. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying
experience and relevant academic/professional qualifications, such as
accreditations from military or government command and staff colleges, may be accepted in
lieu of the advanced university degree. Formal qualifications and/or certifications in forensic DNA analysis as
applied to human identification, forensic quality management systems and international standards in forensic
science (pursuant to a course of study, training and examinations of a state/national law enforcement
institution, a national military academy or a federal/national intelligence service training institution,
supplemented with professional development courses and/or certifications involving study, training and
examinations in investigatory work) in combination with four additional years of qualifying work experience
may be accepted in lieu of the first-level university degree.
Work Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience with advanced university degree (seven
years with a first-level university degree) in forensic DNA analysis as applied to human identification and
multi-disciplinary human identification projects, knowledge of forensic quality management systems and
international standards in forensic science. Experience in the design and delivery of frameworks applicable to
learning and development and conduct of capacity and needs assessments is an asset. Experience working in
the geographical region of operations is desirable.
Languages: For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of a second
official UN language (Arabic) is an advantage.
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.

Post title and level: Evidence Analyst, (Non-uniformed, non-contracted), IPO 1Post
Organizational Unit: United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability
for Crimes Committed by Da’esh/ISIL (UNITAD)
Duty Station: Baghdad
Reporting to: Chief of Office of Evidence Management
Duration: 12 Month (Extendable)
Deadline for applications: 15 June 2021
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in political science, international
relations, foreign affairs, law or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying
experience and relevant academic/professional qualifications, such as accreditations from military or
government command and staff colleges, may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Formal
qualifications and/or certifications in Investigations or Evidence Analysis (pursuant to a course of study,
training and examinations of a state/national law enforcement institution, a national military academy or a
federal/national intelligence service training institution, supplemented with professional development courses
and/or certifications involving study, training and examinations in investigatory work) in combination with
four additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the first-level university
degree.
Work Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience with advanced
university degree (seven years with a first-level university degree) in intelligence or information analysis,
political science, international relations, journalism, development, security (military or police), criminal
investigations or related field. Experience in research, information analysis and drafting of analytical products
is required. Experience working in the geographical region of operations is desirable
Languages: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position
advertised, fluency in English is required. Fluency in Arabic 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.

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 Month (extendible)
Deadline for applications: 29 June 2021
Job opening number: 2021-UNMISS-90898-DPO
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in law, police management, law enforcement, security studies, criminal justice, business or public administration, human resources management, change management, or related area. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Specialized training in the area of incumbent’s responsibility (operations, reform, administration, training etc.) is highly desirable. Graduation from a certified Police Academy or other national Law Enforcement Training Institution is required.
Work Experience: A minimum of 7 years (9 years in absence of advanced degree) of progressively relevant and active policing service/experience in a national or international law enforcement agency at the field and/or national police headquarters level - required; 5 years of active police experience at policy making level with 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 - required; practical direct experience in commanding a regional or a state level police units – highly desirable. Previous UN or international experience is an advantage.
Rank: Superintendent of Police, Lieutenant Colonel, other equivalent or higher rank.
Languages: English and French are the working languages of the UN. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of a second official UN language is an advantage.

Post title and level: Regional Commander, P-4 – two (2) posts
Organizational Unit: United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilisation Mission in Mali (MINUSMA)
Duty Station: One of the regions, according to the operational need
Reporting to: MINUSMA Police Commissioner
Duration: 12 Months (extendible)
Deadline for applications: 18 June 2021
Job Opening numbers: 2021-MINUSMA-30086705-DPKO (Regional Cdr. Gao) 2021-MINUSMA-30086719-DPKO (Regional Cdr. Kidal)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in law, police management, law enforcement, security studies, criminal justice, business or public administration, human resources management, change management, or related area. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Specialized training in the area of incumbent’s responsibility (operations, reform, administration, training) is highly desirable. Graduation from a certified Police Academy or other national or international Law Enforcement Training Institution is required.
Work Experience: A minimum of 7 years (9 years in absence of advanced degree) of progressively relevant and active policing service/experience in a national or international law enforcement agency both at the field and national police headquarters level - required; 5 years of active police experience at policy making level with 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 - required; practical direct experience in commanding a regional or a state level police units, - required. Previous UN or international experience is an advantage.
Rank: Rank required for a P-4 is Police Superintendent/Lieutenant-Colonel, equivalent or above.
Languages: French and English are the working languages of the UN. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written French is required. Knowledge of English is highly desirable.

Post title and level: Police Adviser (Strategic Advice and Coordination), Seconded (non-contracted), 3-Posts
Organizational Unit: United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM Special Political Mission)
Duty Station: Field Offices in Somalia (Kismayo, Baidoa, Beletweyne, Jowhar, Dhusamareb and Garowe) as per operational needs
Reporting to UNSOM Head of Police Component/Police Commissioner through the established chain of command Duration 12 Months (Extendable)
Deadline for applications: 30 April 2021
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Graduation from Police College or Academy or other recognized law enforcement educational institution is required. University degree in related field (law, law enforcement, security, forensic, criminology etc.) is highly desirable. Specialized training in police reform, strategic planning, project management, training management, certification in train-the-trainers and training delivery is an asset.
Work Experience: A minimum of 10 years of active policing experience in national or international law enforcement is required, project/program management, institutional building, organizational planning, strategic planning, security sector reform, police reform and restructuring, conflict management, technical support; training experience in one of the above areas is highly desirable. Experience in a command or strategic level position with exposure to one or more of the following subjects is an advantage: oversight, Human Rights, weapons and ammunition management, electoral security, anti-corruption, human resources, logistics, finance, diplomatic police, border management, special operations, crowd-and-riot-control, gender and/or countering serious and organized crime. Experience in UN peacekeeping missions or working with other international organizations is desirable.
Languages: For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of a second official UN language (Arabic) is an advantage.
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.

Post title and level: Police Adviser (Liaison), Seconded (non-contracted), 1 Post
Organizational Unit: United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM)
Duty Station: Mogadishu with travel within the Mission area
Reporting to: Head of Police Component/Police Commissioner through the established chain of command
Duration: 12 Months (Extendable)
Deadline for applications: 30 April 2021
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Graduation from Police College or Academy or other recognized law enforcement educational institution is required. Specialized training in related field and qualification from a recognized university is highly desirable.
Work Experience: A minimum of 10 years of active policing experience in national or international law enforcement is required, including at least 5 years in the areas of police project management; administration; strategic planning and implementation and/or in coordination. Training experience in one of the areas above is an asset. Experience in a command or strategic level position with exposure to one or more of the following subjects is an advantage: liaison, coordination, oversight, Human Rights, weapons and ammunition management, electoral security, anti-corruption, human resources, logistics, finance, diplomatic police, border management, special operations, crowd-and-riot-control, gender and/or countering serious and organized crime. Experience in UN peacekeeping missions or working with other international organizations is desirable.
Languages: For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of a second official UN language (Arabic) is an advantage.
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.