Org. Setting and Reporting

The Senior Police Strategic Partnership Officer (P-5), in coordination with the Office of the Director for Peacekeeping Strategic Partnership, will provide comprehensive, coherent and objective reviews of all factors contributing to the role of uniformed personnel in implementing the mandates peacekeeping operations. Based on feedback from the relevant stakeholders, the incumbent will identify measures to address systemic issues and emerging challenges that cut across headquarters and the field, and across DPO and DOS components, all of which impact the ability of uniformed personnel in the mission to carry out their mandated tasks in a holistic manner. The incumbent reports directly to the Director for Peacekeeping Strategic Partnership.

Responsibilities

In accordance with GA resolution 67/287 and under the overall guidance of the Director for Peacekeeping Strategic Partnership, the functions of the Senior Police Strategic Partnership Officer shall include: a. Strengthening the peacekeeping partnership by assisting in identifying gaps which impact delivery of mandates by UN peacekeeping missions by making recommendations on systemic issues relating to UN peacekeeping operations; b. Working closely with police- and troop-contributing countries and senior leadership, both in the field and at Headquarters; c. Making recommendations to ensure the safety and security, welfare and the Organization's provision of support services to field uniformed personnel; making recommendations to incorporate lessons learned and best practices from peacekeeping missions into peacekeeping operations. Based on feedback from the USGs DPO and DOS, the Military and Police Advisers, Force Commanders / Police Commissioners, TCCs/PCCs and the Director Peacekeeping Strategic Partnership, providing objective and independent reviews, analysis, advice, and recommendations on uniformed personnel, and following up on decisions taken through the development of alternative courses of action.

Competencies

Professionalism: Knowledge of the operational and managerial dimensions of UN peacekeeping, with the ability to apply UN rules, regulations, policies and guidelines in work situations. Professional competency in police matters at the strategic and command levels, with the ability to identify issues and use sound judgment in applying expertise to solve a wide range of problems. Ability to work under pressure, with good research, analytical and problem-solving skills, and to identify and participate in the resolution of complex issues and problems. Possesses good negotiation skills and the ability to produce reports and papers on technical issues, as well as to review and edit the work of others. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing. Building trust: Provides an environment in which others can talk and act without fear of repercussion. Manages in a deliberate and predictable way. Operates with transparency; has no hidden agenda. Places confidence in colleagues, staff members and clients. Gives proper credit to others. Follows through on agreed upon actions. Treats sensitive or confidential information appropriately. Judgement/decision making: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly. Gathers relevant information before making a decision. Considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them. Takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization. Proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information. Checks assumptions against facts. Determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision. Makes tough decisions when necessary. Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. 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) criminal justice, law, law enforcement, policing, international relations, political or social sciences or other related field. A first level university degree with a combination of relevant academic qualifications and experience in police and peacekeeping may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Graduation from a police academy or similar law enforcement training institution is required, and may be considered in lieu of first level/advanced university degree. A first level university degree with a combination of relevant academic qualifications and an additional two years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Job - Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

At least 10 years of progressively responsible national law enforcement experience, including command experience, in field and headquarters locations, in strategic and operational police management, as well as police policy-making is required. Two years of experience as a senior professional police officer on active duty at the rank of Superintendent or a rank equivalent to Lieutenant Colonel level is required. Experience serving in a United Nations peacekeeping operation is required. Experience serving at UN Headquarters is desirable. Police training experience is desirable

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Assessment

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

Special Notice

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 regard 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 backgrounds or disabilities. Staff members of the United Nations Secretariat must fulfil the lateral move requirements to be eligible to apply for this vacancy. Staff members are requested to indicate all qualifying lateral moves in their Personal History Profile (PHP) and cover letter. For this position, applicants from the following Member States, which are un-represented or under-represented in the UN Secretariat as of 30 June 2025, are strongly encouraged to apply: Brunei Darussalam, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Dominica, Equatorial Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Grenada, Kiribati, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Liechtenstein, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Federated States of), Nauru, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Qatar, Sao Tome and Principe, Timor-Leste, Tuvalu, United Arab Emirates, Vanuatu. Andorra, Angola, Belize, China, Cuba, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Kuwait, Libya, Malta, Monaco, Oman, Panama, Uruguay, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Turkmenistan, United States of America. 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. Applicants who have reached the mandatory age of separation are not eligible to apply for job openings The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance 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 regard 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 backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application. Staff members of the United Nations Secretariat must fulfil the lateral move requirements to be eligible to apply for this vacancy. Staff members are requested to indicate all qualifying lateral moves in their Personal History Profile (PHP) and cover letter. 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.

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