UN PUBLIC ORDER OFFICER

Contract

This is a P-3 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 5 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 74,649 USD and 97,747 USD.

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Org. Setting and Reporting The United Nations Global Service Centre (UNGSC) provides critical Supply Chain, Geospatial, Information and Telecommunications Technologies services and Training to all Secretariat Entities, Peacekeeping and Special Political Missions, Agencies, Funds and Programmes of the UN system worldwide.

The Standing Police Capacity (SPC) is the “operational arm” of the UN Police Division, within the Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions/Department of Peace Operations (OROLSI/DPO), at the United Nations Global Center, based in UNGSC, Brindisi. The SPC is a UN Police mechanism for starting up police components in new UN peace operations as well as assisting existing operations on a continual basis.

The Public Order Officer reports directly to the Public Order Adviser in the Standing Police Capacity (SPC) and works under the overall supervision of a Team Leader.

Responsibilities The SPC is a UN Police mechanism for starting up police components in new UN peace operations as well as assisting existing operations on a continual basis. The incumbent provides assistance in the field of developing specific strategies and programmes for the SPC with regard to addressing crowd management matters in UN peace operations. This work is done in respect to the strategic mission of the UN Police, which is to build institutional law enforcement capacity in post-conflict environments. Particular attention is paid to the use of international Formed Police Units (FPUs) in UN peace operations as well as the development of this capacity in indigenous law enforcement agencies that UN Police are mandated to assist. The incumbent also assists other SPC members as directed in other law enforcement thematic areas outside of his/her own area of focus. When at headquarters (50 percent of the time) the incumbent analyses the full spectrum of crowd management issues in UN peace operations in order to provide relevant input into the SPC’s pre-mission planning and preparatory activities, communicating as required with relevant personnel in the Police Division of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations. In the field (50 percent of the time), the incumbent surveys the capacity of indigenous law enforcement to effectively plan and engage in non-lethal crowd management and makes recommendations on facilitating organizational, structural, training and resource improvements in this regard, co-operating with other SPC members as well as UN Police, including international FPU personnel. Crowd-related issues such as close police protection of VIPS, policing diplomatic compounds and other representation, and police convoy and escort services may also at times fall under the purview of the incumbent’s analysis and advisory responsibilities.

Competencies Professionalism: Knowledge of democratic policing, law enforcement, community safety and capacity-building; ability to identify issues, formulate opinions, present conclusions and offer recommendations. Shows pride in work and in achievements. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results. Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns. Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Planning and organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently.

Education Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in the applied sciences, social sciences or relevant field is required. A first level university degree with a combination of relevant academic qualifications and extensive experience in police operational matters, including public order maintenance, may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Job - Specific Qualification Graduation from a certified police academy or similar law enforcement training institution is required.

Work Experience A minimum of five years of progressively responsible management experience in crowd management and other public order matters, including policy development and its implementation, is required.

Experience in the use of computers and relevant applications such us Lotus Notes, MS Word, MS Excel or MS Power Point, is required.

Experience in peacekeeping in the UN or other similar international organizations is desirable.

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 French is desirable. Knowledge of another official UN language is an advantage.

Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice - This position is temporarily available for 364 days . If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment.

• While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post.

• Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station.

• This temporary job opening may be limited to “internal candidates,” who have been recruited through a competitive examination administered according to staff rule 4.16 or staff selection process including the review of a central review body established according to staff rule 4.15.

• Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply.Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation.

• Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as "retirement." Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service.

  United Nations Considerations According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.

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The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

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