UN Public Order Officer

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 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), a tenant unit at UNGSC, based in Brindisi, Italy. 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 works under the overall supervision of a Team Leader and the Chief of the SPC.

Responsibilities

The incumbent provides advice and assistance on maintenance of public order by law enforcement, including crowd management and riot control. S/he implements and assists in the development of any specific strategies and programs with regard to addressing crowd management matters in UN peace operations. The position entails frequent deployments to missions for short and long periods. The incumbent provides assistance and advice on the use of international Formed Police Units (FPU’s) in UN peace operations, as well as the development of public order expertise in host state law enforcement agencies that UN Police are mandated to assist. Activities are undertaken with regard to building institutional law enforcement capacity in the public order field, in line with the Strategic Guidance Framework for International Policing (SGF), the mission of the UN Police, and other relevant UN guidance. While deployed, the incumbent assists the UN Police in the use of FPUs as well as other public order practices and support to host state law enforcement on the full breadth of law enforcement responses to ensure public order. S/he surveys the capacity of host state law enforcement to effectively plan and engage in 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. Focus is placed on developing host state capacities and tactics for law enforcement units in crowd management and anti-riot operations, during both peaceful and violent demonstrations and protests. The incumbent pays particular attention to the needs and requirements of host state formed police capacities and makes recommendations to support their overall development. S/he may also provide advice and assistance on crowd control-related issues, close police protection of VIPs, policing diplomatic compounds and other representative areas and on providing police convoys and escort services. The incumbent interacts closely with other staff in the Police Division of the Department of Peace Operations and assists in developing doctrine and concepts of operation on law enforcement and public order matters relevant to the respective assignments given to the SPC. The incumbent also assists in reviewing current UN Police operations with a view to the formulation of proposals on public order assistance that the SPC is expected to undertake, including when deployed on the ground. When at UNGSC, the incumbent analyses the full spectrum of crowd management issues in UN peace operations in order to provide relevant input into the SPC’s planning and preparatory activities in support of clients in the field, communicating as required with relevant personnel in the Police Division of the Department of Peace Operations. S/he further engages in broader SPC activities as required, including remaining up to date on developments in current peace operations and other settings as well as developments in policing, including but not limited to public order.

Competencies

Professionalism: Knowledge of democratic policing, law enforcement, community safety and capacity-building; ability to identify issues, formulate opinions, present conclusions and offer recommendations. The ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. 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. 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. 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.

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 two (02) additional years of qualifying experience 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. Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable.

Work Experience

A minimum of five years of progressively responsible law enforcement experience in a national law enforcement agency at the strategic, operational and administrative levels, including experience in crowd management, riot control and other public order matters, including policy development and policy implementation, is required. Experience in the use of computers and relevant applications, such as MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point etc., is required. Experience in peacekeeping or other international experience in the UN or other similar international organizations is required. Experience in data analytics or related area 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 French is desirable.

Assessment

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

Special Notice

This position is open for recruitment for an initial period of one year and may be subject to extension. 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. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regards to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic background or disabilities. Pursuant to section 7.11 of ST/AI/2012/2/Rev.1, candidates recruited through the young professionals programme who have not served for a minimum of two years in the position of their initial assignment are not eligible to apply to this position.

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. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile of the inspira account-holder homepage. 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. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

No Fee

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