Security Sector Advisor

Contract

This is a LICA Specialist-9 contract. This kind of contract is known as Local Individual Contractor Agreements. It is normally only for nationals. It's an external contract. It usually requires 2 years of experience, depending on education. More about LICA Specialist-9 contracts.

Background Information - UNOPS

UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve peace and sustainable development.

UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management and human resources.

Working with us UNOPS offers short- and long-term work opportunities in diverse and challenging environments across the globe. We are looking for creative, results-focused professionals with skills in a range of disciplines.

Diversity With over 5,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,400 personnel recruited on behalf of our partners, spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced and diverse labour force — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs. We continually strive to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage the recruitment of qualified female candidates.

Work life harmonization UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.

Background Information - Job-specific

The OQ is seeking to recruit a Security Sector Advisor to support the work of the OQ Rule of Law team. The objective of the assignment is a qualitative improvement in the operation of the Palestinian security sector, in a manner that improves the lives of Palestinians and helps ensure stability in the Palestinian territory. The Security Sector Advisor works under the direction and the supervision of the OQ Rule of Law Director.

Functional Responsibilities

At the direction of the Rule of Law Director, the above objective will be achieved through the following scope of work:

1. Work closely with Palestinians and Israelis at the policy and operational level to increase safety, security and public order in Palestinian communities where police and security services have not previously been available due to restrictions on access, notably in areas B and C of the West Bank. Specifically, the Security Sector Advisor will:

   1. Provide support in analysing the ability of the Palestinian police and security forces to service these communities, and support the development of potential plans for improvement of the delivery of security services in these areas; and
   2. Work closely with OQ’s GIS expert to map the security challenges, and provide recommendations, in the aforementioned areas and to improve coordination between relevant components of the PA security forces.

2. Contribute to strengthening the functioning of the PA Customs Police. Specifically, the Security Sector Advisor will:

   1. Engage stakeholders with respect to the mandate of the PA Customs Police and make recommendations for improving the mandate to reflect international best practices;
   2. Analyze and support the development of strategies to improve, movement and access of the Customs Police to combat smuggling;
   3. Ensure properon steps to strengthen coordination between the Customs Police and its various institutional partners; and
   4. Examine the potential deployment of Customs Police officers to Palestinian bonded warehouses and/or crossing points.
3. Collaborate with OQ efforts to assess and improve the operations of other components of the PA security forces, including, e.g., the Palestinian Civil Police, Judicial Police, and Security Forces Justice Commission.
4. Advise on suggestions to reforms to the legal framework governing the various security services.
5. Monitor, assess and report on relevant policies and developments pertaining to the PA security sector.
6. Work with the OQ’s various international partners to ensure effective coordination and alignment with their work, particularly as it pertains to engagement with the PASF and IDF.
7. Support the general functioning and responsibilities of the team, including liaising with and briefing key stakeholders, contributing to presentations and reports, inputting into strategy development.

The work is of a highly confidential nature and the Security Sector Advisor must maintain the highest standards of confidentiality.

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Deliverables

1. Analysis of the ability of the Palestinian police and security forces to service the population in previously underserved communities – including vis-à-vis Israeli constraints on access, as well as effective distribution by the PA security agencies of human and material resources.
   2. Recommendations for actionable solutions for the improvement of the delivery of security in Areas B and C, including GIS mapping of current challenges and potential solutions.
   3. Analysis and recommendations on strengthening coordination between the Customs Police and its various institutional partners.
   4. Analysis and recommendations regarding the potential deployment of Customs Police to the Allenby Bridge crossing.
   5. Periodic analyses and recommendations on developments and potential reforms to improve the security sector to be shared with Palestinian stakeholders and/or the international donor community.
   6. Donor reports as required.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree B.A in law preferred. Bachelor’s Degree B.A. in security studies, public administration, or a related subject will be considered.

  • Master’s Degree in the mentioned subjects will be considered and assessed and may substitute some years of required experience.

  Work Experience:

• Minimum 4 years (or 2 with Master Degree) of prior work experience related to the PA security sector or relevant security sector work elsewhere.

  • Good knowledge of the security agreements and arrangements between the Palestinian Authority and the Government of Israel is highly desired.
  • Good knowledge of the Palestinian and Israeli political contexts is required.
  • Experience working with GIS, or working knowledge of GIS is preferred.
  • Experience in dealing with Palestinian Security Forces, public prosecution and courts is preferred.

  Language Requirements:

• Excellent command of written and spoken Arabic and English is required.

  • Knowledge of Hebrew is a plus.

Competencies

Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.

Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles. Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role). Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries. Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements. Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving. Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

Contract type, level and duration

The contract for this position will be issued by the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) on behalf of its Client the Office of Quartet pursuant to an agreement between both parties whereby the successful candidate's contractual rights and responsibilities will be managed by the Office of Quartet (OQ) office and not by UNOPS. Contract type: Local Individual contract Contract level: LICA 9, ICS 9 Contract duration: 6 months with possibility of extension upon satisfactory of performance & availability of funds

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Additional Considerations

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
• Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (around 4 hours) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS.
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns. Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.