United Nations – New York, United States
Closing: 26 April 2012
Job Opening number:12-ROL-DPKO-22130-R-NEW YORK (T)
Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the Selection and Recruitment Section of the Police Division in the Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions (OROLSI), Department of Peacekeeping Operations. The Incumbent reports directly to the Chief of Section. The overall objectives of the Police Division are to effectively direct police components in peacekeeping operations and special political missions; to strengthen the strategic direction, planning, and management of police components in peacekeeping operations; and, to work towards a shared understanding among all stakeholders on the future direction of police peacekeeping. For additional information, please visit http://www.un.org/en/peacekeeping/sites/police/division.shtml
Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Chief, Selection and Recruitment Section, Police Division,Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions, the Police Selection and Recruitment Officer is responsible for the selection, recruitment and rotation of police personnel for field missions, including Formed Police Units. S/he participates in pre-deployment visits to inspect contingent owned equipment; assesses the readiness of formed police unit personnel; coordinates negotiations of memoranda of understanding with Member States; joins reconnaissance visits to field missions; and, assists the Chief of Selection and Recruitment Section in daily communication with Member States and field missions related to mission-specific United Nations police selection and recruitment. More specific duties include: standardising recruitment and selection procedures through the development of competency-based profiles; developing and participating in recruitment strategies to meet identified shortfalls, including recruitment and outreach exercises and selection assistance visits to generate a pool of competent candidates, especially thematic experts, i. e. experts in forensics, organised crime, electoral-related activities, criminal investigation, crime prevention, crowd control management, etc.; intensifying engagement with francophone organizations and countries; ensuring compliance with UN recruitment policies and guidelines, including gender balance initiatives; projecting and monitoring rotation plans of police personnel; maintaining and interpreting statistical data on police personnel serving in field missions and contributions by Police Contributing Countries; conducting CV analyses, interviews, evaluation and selection of police personnel, especially in the selection of senior police personnel to fill mission leadership positions; and, liaising and collaborating with Member States and Police Contributing Countries on all aspects of selection, recruitment and rotation of police officers.
Competencies
• Professionalism: Ability to identify issues, formulate opinions, present conclusions and offer recommendations. Ability to apply UN HR rules, regulations, policies and guidelines in work situations and prepare reports or rational with respect to key administrative decisions. 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 andensuring 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 law, criminal justice, police sciences, police administration and management or other related field. Graduation from a certified police academy or similar law enforcement training institution is desirable. A first level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in police administration,
management, human resources or related field. Experience in police human resource planning and recruitment at the national and international level is also required. Experience in the application and interpretation of the United Nations Staff Rules is desirable. Experience in Peacekeeping or other international experience is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of a second official UN language, preferably French, is desirable.
Assessment Method
Competency based interview which may be preceded by a substantive assessment.
Special Notice
This position is vacant due to the temporary assignment of the regular incumbent to another Mission. The selection and extension of appointment of the selected candidate will be contingent on the return of the incumbent who maintains a lien against this post. In this regard the selected candidate will be required to sign a memorandum of understanding to this effect. If the selected candidate is an internal staff member of the UN Secretariat, the selection will be recorded as a temporary assignment. Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.
United Nations Considerations
The United Nations shall place 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. (Charter of the United Nations – Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
How to Apply
https://careers.un.org/lbw/Home.aspx
Closing: 26 April 2012
Job Opening number:12-ROL-DPKO-22130-R-NEW YORK (T)
Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the Selection and Recruitment Section of the Police Division in the Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions (OROLSI), Department of Peacekeeping Operations. The Incumbent reports directly to the Chief of Section. The overall objectives of the Police Division are to effectively direct police components in peacekeeping operations and special political missions; to strengthen the strategic direction, planning, and management of police components in peacekeeping operations; and, to work towards a shared understanding among all stakeholders on the future direction of police peacekeeping. For additional information, please visit http://www.un.org/en/peacekeeping/sites/police/division.shtml
Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Chief, Selection and Recruitment Section, Police Division,Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions, the Police Selection and Recruitment Officer is responsible for the selection, recruitment and rotation of police personnel for field missions, including Formed Police Units. S/he participates in pre-deployment visits to inspect contingent owned equipment; assesses the readiness of formed police unit personnel; coordinates negotiations of memoranda of understanding with Member States; joins reconnaissance visits to field missions; and, assists the Chief of Selection and Recruitment Section in daily communication with Member States and field missions related to mission-specific United Nations police selection and recruitment. More specific duties include: standardising recruitment and selection procedures through the development of competency-based profiles; developing and participating in recruitment strategies to meet identified shortfalls, including recruitment and outreach exercises and selection assistance visits to generate a pool of competent candidates, especially thematic experts, i. e. experts in forensics, organised crime, electoral-related activities, criminal investigation, crime prevention, crowd control management, etc.; intensifying engagement with francophone organizations and countries; ensuring compliance with UN recruitment policies and guidelines, including gender balance initiatives; projecting and monitoring rotation plans of police personnel; maintaining and interpreting statistical data on police personnel serving in field missions and contributions by Police Contributing Countries; conducting CV analyses, interviews, evaluation and selection of police personnel, especially in the selection of senior police personnel to fill mission leadership positions; and, liaising and collaborating with Member States and Police Contributing Countries on all aspects of selection, recruitment and rotation of police officers.
Competencies
• Professionalism: Ability to identify issues, formulate opinions, present conclusions and offer recommendations. Ability to apply UN HR rules, regulations, policies and guidelines in work situations and prepare reports or rational with respect to key administrative decisions. 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 andensuring 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 law, criminal justice, police sciences, police administration and management or other related field. Graduation from a certified police academy or similar law enforcement training institution is desirable. A first level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in police administration,
management, human resources or related field. Experience in police human resource planning and recruitment at the national and international level is also required. Experience in the application and interpretation of the United Nations Staff Rules is desirable. Experience in Peacekeeping or other international experience is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of a second official UN language, preferably French, is desirable.
Assessment Method
Competency based interview which may be preceded by a substantive assessment.
Special Notice
This position is vacant due to the temporary assignment of the regular incumbent to another Mission. The selection and extension of appointment of the selected candidate will be contingent on the return of the incumbent who maintains a lien against this post. In this regard the selected candidate will be required to sign a memorandum of understanding to this effect. If the selected candidate is an internal staff member of the UN Secretariat, the selection will be recorded as a temporary assignment. Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.
United Nations Considerations
The United Nations shall place 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. (Charter of the United Nations – Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
How to Apply
https://careers.un.org/lbw/Home.aspx