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Through the 2020 Standing Police Capacity Report, you will be able to see the large spectrum of expertise and support provided by SPC to many partners and stakeholders on policing issues. Despite the 2020 pandemic in which we were all embedded, the SPC was able to implement its mandated tasks and demonstrated the Team’s eagerness and capacity to deliver the required support to UN Missions, both DPO and DPPA alike.

Intitulé du poste et rang : Adjoint au Chef de la Composante Police, D1/P5
Organisation : Opération de maintien de la paix des Nations Unies ou
Mission Politique Spéciale
Lieu d’affectation : Reserve des cadres supérieurs de la police
Superviseur : Chef de la Composante Police
Durée du contrat : 12 mois (renouvelable)
Date limite de dépôt de
candidature : 30 juillet 2021

QUALIFICATIONS:
Formation : Diplôme universitaire du second cycle (Master ou équivalent) en droit, gestion policière,
application de la loi, études de sécurité, justice pénale, administration publique, gestion des ressources
humaines, gestion du changement, ou dans un domaine connexe.
Un diplôme universitaire de premier cycle combiné à une expérience pertinente peut être accepté en lieu et
place du diplôme universitaire du second cycle. Une formation avancée pour le commandement / les cadres
supérieurs est hautement souhaitable. L'obtention d'un diplôme d'une académie de police certifiée ou d'un
autre établissement de formation en application de la loi reconnu à l'échelle nationale ou internationale est
également requis.
Expérience professionnelle : Un minimum de 15 ans (10 ans pour un P5) de service actif / d’expérience
progressive dans la police de terrain et au niveau du siège de la police nationale, dont 10 ans (7 ans pour un
P5) d’expérience policière active à un niveau de prise décision élevé avec une expérience approfondie de
planification stratégique et de gestion dans des domaines tels que les opérations de police, la gestion de la
criminalité et l'administration de la police. Une expérience pratique de commandement dans la direction
d’unités de police de niveau régional ou étatique est requise. Une experience policière en gestion des
ressources humaines et financières, la formation et le développement de la police, la gestion du changement,
de la réforme et de la restructuration est hautement souhaitable. Une expérience antérieure au sein des Nations
Unies ou une expérience internationale est un avantage.
Grade* :
• Le grade requis pour un D-1 est Commissaire Divisionnaire, Contrôleur Général, Chef de Police
adjoint, équivalent au grade militaire de General de Brigade ou tout grade équivalent ou supérieur.
• Le grade requis pour un P-5 est Commissaire Principal de Police, Colonel ou tout grade equivalent ou
supérieur.
Langues : En fonction de l’opération de maintien de la paix du déploiement, la maîtrise de l'anglais (dans les
missions anglophones), la français et l’anglais (dans les missions francophones), oral et écrit est requise.
Certaines missions peuvent exiger la maîtrise d’une langue supplémentaire. La connaissance d'une autre
langue officielle des Nations Unies est un avantage.

Intitulé du poste et rang : Conseiller Principal de Police, P5
Organisation : Opération de maintien de la paix des Nations Unies ou Mission Politique Spéciale
Lieu d’affectation : Reserve des cadres supérieurs de la police
Superviseur : Chef de Mission (directement ou à travers une chaîne de
commandement établie)
Durée du contrat : 12 mois (renouvelable)
Date limite de dépôt de
candidature : 30 juillet 2021

QUALIFICATIONS:
Formation : Diplôme universitaire du second cycle (Master ou équivalent) en droit, gestion policière,
application de la loi, études de sécurité, justice pénale, administration publique, gestion des ressources
humaines, gestion du changement, ou dans un domaine connexe.
Un diplôme universitaire de premier cycle combiné à une expérience pertinente peut être accepté en lieu et
place du diplôme universitaire du second cycle. Une formation avancée pour le commandement / les cadres
supérieurs est hautement souhaitable. L'obtention d'un diplôme d'une académie de police certifiée ou d'un
autre établissement de formation en application de la loi reconnu à l'échelle nationale ou internationale est
également requis.
Expérience professionnelle: Un minimum de 10 ans (12 ans en l’absence d’un diplôme universitaire de
second cycle) de service actif et expérience progressive sur le terrain et au niveau du siège/quartier général de
la police nationale ; 7 ans d'expérience policière active à un niveau de prise décision stratégique, d’élaboration
des politiques avec une expérience approfondie de planification stratégique et de gestion dans des domaines
tels que : les opérations de police, la gestion de la criminalité et l'administration de la police. Une expérience
pratique de commandement dans la direction d’unités de police de niveau régional ou étatique est requise.
Une experience policière en gestion des ressources humaines et financières, la formation et le développement
de la police, la gestion du changement, de la réforme et de la restructuration est hautement souhaitable. Une
expérience antérieure au sein des Nations Unies ou une expérience internationale est un avantage.
Grade : Le grade requis pour un P-5 est Commissaire Principal de Police, Colonel ou tout grade equivalent
ou supérieur.
Langues : En fonction de l’opération de maintien de la paix du déploiement, la maîtrise de l'anglais (dans les
missions anglophones), la français et l’anglais (dans les missions francophones), oral et écrit est requise.
Certaines missions peuvent exiger la maîtrise d’une langue supplémentaire. La connaissance d'une autre
langue officielle des Nations Unies est un avantage.

Intitulé du poste et rang : Chef de la Composante Police, D2/D1
Organisation : Opération de maintien de la paix des Nations Unies ou Mission Politique Spéciale
Lieu d’affectation : Reserve des cadres supérieurs de la police
Superviseur : Chef de Mission (directement ou à travers une chaîne de commandement établie)
Durée du contrat : 12 mois (Renouvelable)
Date limite de dépôt de
candidature : 30 juillet 2021

QUALIFICATIONS:
Formation : Diplôme universitaire du second cycle (Master ou équivalent) en Droit, gestion policière,
application de la Loi, études de sécurité, justice pénale, administration publique, gestion des ressources
humaines, gestion du changement, ou dans un domaine connexe.
Un diplôme universitaire de premier cycle combiné à une expérience pertinente peut être accepté en lieu et
place du diplôme universitaire du second cycle. Une formation avancée pour le commandement / les cadres
supérieurs est hautement souhaitable. L'obtention d'un diplôme d'une académie de police certifiée ou d'un
autre établissement de formation en application de la Loi reconnu à l'échelle nationale ou internationale est
également requis.
Expérience professionnelle: Un minimum de 15 ans (17 ans en l'absence de diplôme universitaire de second
cycle) de service actif et d’expérience progressive dans la police de terrain et au niveau du siège de la police
nationale, y compris 10 ans d'expérience policière active à un niveau de prise décision élevé avec une
expérience approfondie de planification stratégique et de gestion dans des domaines tels que les opérations de
police, la gestion de la criminalité et l'administration de la police. Une expérience pratique de commandement
dans la direction d’unités de police de niveau régional ou étatique est requise. Une experience policière en
gestion des ressources humaines et financières, la formation et le développement de la police, la gestion du
changement, de la réforme et de la restructuration est hautement souhaitable. Une expérience antérieure au
sein des Nations Unies ou une expérience internationale est un avantage.
Grade* :
• Le grade requis pour un D-1 est Commissaire Divisionnaire, Contrôleur Général, Chef de Police
adjoint, équivalent au grade militaire de General de Brigade ou tout grade équivalent ou supérieur.
• Le grade requis pour D-2 est Inspecteur Général, Commissaire Général, Chef de Police équivalent au
grade militaire de General de Division ou tout grade équivalent ou supérieur.
Langues : En fonction de l’opération de paix du déploiement, la maîtrise de l'anglais (dans les missions
anglophones), du français et l’anglais (dans les missions francophones), oral et écrit est requise. Certaines
missions peuvent exiger la maîtrise d’une langue supplémentaire. La connaissance d'une autre langue
officielle des Nations Unies est un avantage.
Etant donné que la maîtrise de l’anglais (écrite et orale

Post title and level: Deputy Police Commissioner, D1/P5
Organizational Unit: United Nations Peacekeeping Operation or Special Political Mission
Duty Station: Senior Police Leadership Roster
Reporting to: Police Commissioner
Duration: Up to 12 Month (extendable)
Deadline for applications: 30 July 2021

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Advanced university degree (Master’s 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. Advance training for
command/ senior staff is highly desirable. Graduation from a certified Police Academy or other national or
international Law Enforcement Institution is required.
Work Experience: A candidate must be in active police service possessing minimum of 15 years (10 years
for P-5 level) of progressive and active policing service/experience at the field and/or national police
headquarters level; 10 years (7 years for P-5 level) of active police experience at senior policy making level
with extensive strategic planning and management experience in the following areas: police operations, crime
management and police administration. Practical direct experience in commanding a regional or a state level
police infrastructure, or heading a department at national police HQ level - required. Experience in police
human and financial resources management, police training and development, change management, reform
and restructuring – highly desirable. Previous UN or international experience is an advantage.
Rank*:
• Rank required for a D-1, is Deputy/Assistant Police Commissioner, Deputy/Assistant Inspector
General, Deputy Chief of Police, other equivalent to Brigade-General in the military or higher rank.
• Rank required for a P-5 is Senior/Chief Superintendent of Police, Colonel, other equivalent or higher
rank
Languages: Depending on the peace operation of deployment, fluency in English (in English speaking
missions), French and English (in French speaking missions), both written and oral, is required. Some
missions may require fluency in additional language. Knowledge of another UN official language is an
advantage.

Post title and level: Police Commissioner, D2/D1
Organizational Unit: United Nations Peacekeeping Operation or Special Political Mission
Duty Station: Senior Police Leadership Roster
Reporting to: Head of Mission (directly or through the established chain of command)
Duration: Up to 12 Month (extendable)
Deadline for applications: 30 July 2021

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in law, police management, law
enforcement, security studies, criminal justice, business or public administration, human resources
management, change management, social sciences, international relations or related area. A first-level
university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced
university degree. Advance training for command/ senior staff is highly desirable. Graduation from a certified
Police Academy or other national or international law enforcement training institution is required.
Work Experience: A candidate must be in active police service possessing minimum of 15 years (17 years in
absence of advanced degree) of progressive and active policing service/experience at the field and/or national
police headquarters level, including 10 years of active police experience at senior policy making level with
extensive strategic planning and management experience in the following areas: police operations, crime
management and police administration. Practical direct experience in commanding a regional or a state level
police infrastructure, or heading a department at national police HQ level - required. Experience in police
human and financial resources management, police training and development, change management, reform
and restructuring – highly desirable. Previous UN or international experience is an advantage.
Rank*:
• Rank required for a D-2 is Police Commissioner, Inspector General, Chief of Police, other equivalent
to the military rank of Major General or above.
• Rank required for a D-1 is Deputy/Assistant Police Commissioner, Deputy/Assistant Inspector
General, Deputy Chief of Police, other equivalent to Brigade-General in the military or higher rank.
Languages: Depending on the peace operation of deployment, fluency in English (in English speaking
missions), French and English (in French speaking missions), both written and oral, is required. Some
missions may require fluency in additional language. Knowledge of another UN official language is an
advantage.
Since the fluency in English (written and oral), is required both for English speaking and French speaking
missions, assessment for the Senior Police Leadership Roster will be carried out in English.

Post title and level: Senior Police Adviser, P5
Organizational Unit: United Nations Peacekeeping Operation or Special Political Mission
Duty Station: Senior Police Leadership Roster
Reporting to: Head of Mission (directly or through the established chain of command)
Duration: Up to 12 Month (extendable)
Deadline for applications: 30 July 2021

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in law, law enforcement, police
management, security studies, criminal justice, business or public administration, human resources
management, change management, or other relevant field. 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 (12 years in
absence of advanced degree) of progressive and active policing service/experience at the field and/or national
police headquarters level; 7 years of active police experience at senior policy making level with extensive
strategic planning and management experience in the following areas: police operations, crime management
and police administration. Practical direct experience in commanding a regional or a state level police
infrastructure, or heading a department at national police HQ level - required. Experience in police human and
financial resources management, police training and development, change management, reform and
restructuring – highly desirable. Previous UN or international experience is an advantage.
Rank*: Rank required for a P-5 is Senior/Chief Superintendent of Police, Colonel, other equivalent or higher
rank.
Languages: Depending on the peace operation of deployment, fluency in English (in English speaking
missions), French and English (in French speaking missions), both written and oral, is required. Some
missions may require fluency in additional language. Knowledge of another UN official language is an
advantage.

Posting Title : UN POLICE OFFICER, P4
Job Code Title : UN POLICE OFFICER
Department/ Office : Department of Peace Operations
Location : NEW YORK
Posting Period : 7 June 2021-21 July 2021
Job Opening number : 21-ROL-Department of Peace Operations-150488-R-NEW YORK (X)
Staffing Exercise : N/A

Education
Advanced University degree in (Master's degree or equivalent) in law, police management, law enforcement, security studies, criminal justice, criminology or social sciences related to investigations, or related area. A first level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university. Graduation from a certified police academy or other law enforcement training institution is required.
Work Experience
At least seven (7) years experience (nine (9) years in absence of advanced university degree) in an active policing service in criminal investigations in a national or international police or other law enforcement agencies in the field or headquarters, or related field is required.
Five (5) years of active police experience at policy making level in one of the following areas: police operations, crime management, police administration, police training and development, change management (particularly in law enforcement), reform and restructuring or related field is required. Experience in investigation of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) crimes is desirable.
Experience in conducting or supporting criminal investigations and mentoring police in a conflict or post-conflict/crisis environment is desirable. Experience of working with an international or regional organizations is desirable. Experience in preparing analytical and/or assessment reports is desirable. Practical experience in project design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English (oral and written) is required and fluency in French is desirable.
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
Special Notice
Appointment or assignment against this position is for an initial period of one year. The appointment or assignment and renewal there of are subject to the availability of the post or funds, budgetary approval or extension of the mandate

The United Nations Police occupies a unique role among the world’s police, with about 11,000 authorized women and men from over 90 countries serving on the front lines in 16 peace operations across the globe. While the COVID‑19 pandemic imposed significant challenges in our world, the milestones on the path to 60 years
of United Nations policing include our firm commitment to work together to rise to common challenges. Read and download this special edition by clicking on the above link.

Post title and level: Forensic Geneticist (Non-uniformed, non-contracted) IPO, 1 Post
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.

Post Title and Level: Electronic Discovery Officer, (Non-uniformed, non-contracted), IPO, 1 post
Organizational Unit: United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for
Crimes Committed by Da’esh/ISIL (UNITAD)
Status: Expert on Mission
Duty Station: Baghdad
Report to: Information Systems Officer
Duration: 12 months (Extendable)
Deadline for Application: 15 June 2021
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, political science, criminal
justice, or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two years of qualifying experience
may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Certification in Electronic Discovery and/or
Relativity software certifications are desirable.
Work Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in international
human-rights law, legal analysis, criminal investigations, electronic discovery, or related field. Experience
with Relativity or similar legal-review platforms is required. Experience with cyber investigations, open
source and social-media investigations (OSINT, SOCMINT), evidence-management, and evidence
digitization technologies is desired.
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.
Other skills: Driving license and ability to drive a 4x4 vehicle are required. All officers are required to pass a
United Nations driving test at the beginning of their deployment and may be repatriated if they fail to do so.
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.

Post Title and Level: Investigator (Non-Uniformed, non-contracted) IPO 1 Post
Organizational Unit: United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for
Crimes Committed by Da’esh/ISIL (UNITAD)
Status: Expert on Mission
Duty Station: Baghdad
Report to: Chief of Investigations Unit
Duration: 12 months (Extendable)
Deadline for Application: 15 June 2021
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in criminology, criminal justice, law,
history, political/social science or a related field is required. Certification or training in investigation is
desirable. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience
may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Formal qualifications and/or certifications in
Investigations (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 with advanced university degree (seven years with a firstlevel
university degree) of progressively responsible experience in criminal investigations in complex cases
involving violent crimes. Experience in criminal investigations of breaches of international criminal law, such
as genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, rape and sexual and gender-based violence or related legal
area is desirable. Experience with criminal investigations in the Middle East and North Africa region is
desirable. Experience in working in investigations or intelligence analysis in relation to violent extremist
organizations is an asset.
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.
Other Skills: Driving license and ability to drive a 4x4 vehicle are required. All officers are required to pass a
United Nations driving test at the beginning of their deployment and may be repatriated if they fail to do so.
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.