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UNMISS: Deputy Police Commissioner, D-1
Post title and level: Deputy Police Commissioner, D-1
Organizational Unit: United Nations Mission in South Sudan
Duty Station: Juba
Reporting to: Police Commissioner
Duration: 12 months (extendible)
Deadline for applications: 28 November 2025
Job opening number: 2025-UNMISS-82337-DPKO
United Nations Values: Inclusion, Integrity, Humility and Humanity
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in law, police management, law enforcement, security studies, criminal justice, business or public administration, human resources management, change management or related areas. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree. Graduation from a certified police academy or other law enforcement training institution is also required. Advanced training for command/senior staff is highly desirable.
Work Experience: A minimum of 15 years (17 years in absence of advanced university degree) of progressive and active relevant policing service/experience both at the field and national headquarters level, including at least 10 years of active police experience at senior policy making level, with extensive strategic planning and management experience in such areas as police operations, police administration, training and development – required. Practical direct experience in commanding a region or a state-level police units or running a department at national police HQ level - required. Previous UN experience is an advantage.
Rank: Chief/Senior Superintendent of Police, Deputy/Assistant Police Commissioner, Deputy/Assistant Inspector General, equivalent to the military rank of Brigade-General or above.
Language: Fluency in spoken and written English is required. Knowledge of a second UN language (Arabic) is an advantage.
Preference will be given to equally qualified women candidates.
Date of Issuance: 14 October 2025
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Standing Police Capacity Annual Report 2024
Find out more about the work of the United Nations Police Division's Standing Police Capacity (SPC) in 2024. The SPC is based in Brindisi, Italy.
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SPC: Community Policing Adviser, P-4
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 2025-SPC-75918-DPO
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 7 November 2025 (extended)
POST TITLE AND LEVEL: Community Policing Adviser, P-4
DUTY STATION: Brindisi, Italy
ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: Department of Peace Operations
INDICATIVE MINIMUM GROSS ANNUAL REMUNERATION: U.S. Dollars: 94, 268
(NOT INCLUDING POST ADJUSTMENT)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, social sciences, criminal justice or related field. A combination of a Bachelor’s degree and extensive experience in police operational matters including community oriented policing may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree. Graduation from a certified police academy or other law enforcement training facility is required.
Work Experience: A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in active national police service at the strategic, operational and administrative levels with the rank of Superintendent or Lt. Colonel, other service equivalent or higher rank is required. At least three years of specific experience in community-oriented policing, including participation in related operational activities, policy making and implementation is required. Peacekeeping or other international experience in the UN or other 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. Fluency in French is desirable.
Date of issuance: 30 May 2025
Preference will be given to equally qualified women candidates
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SPC: Logistics Adviser, P-4 (application deadline extended)
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 2025-SPC-75918-DPO
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 19 October 2025 (extended)
POST TITLE AND LEVEL: Logistics Adviser, P-4
DUTY STATION: Brindisi, Italy
ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: Department of Peace Operations
INDICATIVE MINIMUM GROSS ANNUAL REMUNERATION: U.S. Dollars: 94, 268
(NOT INCLUDING POST ADJUSTMENT)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in the applied sciences, public administration, business management or other relevant field. A first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and extensive experience in law enforcement operational matters, including logistical support or procurement may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Graduation from a certified police academy or other law enforcement training facility is required.
Work Experience: A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in active national police or other law enforcement agency with a rank of Superintendent or Lt. Colonel, other service equivalent or higher rank is required including five years of experience in capital projects (new projects and maintenance) and logistical management (budget, procurement, assets management, replacements, losses, decommissioning, etc.) for law enforcement agencies. Experience in the use of modern Internet-based research methodologies and sources is desirable. Peacekeeping or other international experience in the UN or other organizations is desirable.
Languages: English and French are the working languages of the UN. For the advertised post, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is desirable.
Date of issuance: 04 June 2025
Preference will be given to equally qualified women candidates
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MONUSCO: UNPOL Database Officer (non-contracted)
Post title and level: UNPOL Database Officer (non-contracted)
Organizational Unit: United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO)
Duty Station: Throughout the Mission, according to operational requirements
Reporting to: Chief Human Resources Management Unit
Duration: 12 months (extendible)
Deadline for applications: 20 October 2025
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, and Respect for Diversity
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Secondary education with a combination of academic qualifications relevant to the field of application laws and community safety issues; holds a degree in Police or Gendarmerie officer.
Languages: The official language of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO) is French. For this position, fluency in French (oral and written) is required. Additional knowledge of English is an advantage.
Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience at the national or international level is required in database design and management, information technology, Human Resources management, and expertise in police procedures and matters relating to the management of a Police Organization. Experience in UN missions and knowledge of the policies and procedures of the United Nations would be an advantage.
Assessment for Mission Service: All candidates should be cleared through an Assessment for Mission Service (AMS) either by a Selection Assistance and Assessment Team (SAAT) deployed to a Member State or based on an in-mission AMS upon arrival of the candidates from a Member State, who usually have their in-mission AMS. Failure to pass the in-mission assessment will result in the candidate’s repatriation. All repatriation-related expenses in this case are to be borne by the Member State.
Preference will be given to equally qualified women candidates.
Date of Issuance: 19 September 2025
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MONUSCO: Spécialiste des bases de données (non contractuel)
TITRE DU POSTE : Spécialiste des bases de données (non contractuel)
ORGANISATION : Mission de l’Organisation des Nations Unies pour la Stabilisation en République Démocratique du Congo
LIEU D'AFFECTATION : Partout dans la zone de mission en fonctions des besoins opérationnels
SUPERIEUR IMMEDIAT : Chef de l’Unité de Gestion des Ressources Humaines
DUREE : 12 mois (prorogeable)
DATE LIMITE DE DEPOT DES CANDIDATURES : 20 octobre 2025
Valeurs fondamentales des Nations Unies : intégrité, professionnalisme et respect de la diversité
QUALIFICATIONS :
Éducation : Études secondaires avec une combinaison de qualifications académiques pertinentes dans le domaine des lois d'application et des questions de sécurité communautaire ; titulaire d'un diplôme d'officier de police ou de gendarmerie.
Langues : La langue officielle de la Mission de l'Organisation des Nations Unies pour la stabilisation en République démocratique du Congo (MONUSCO) est le français. Pour ce poste, la maîtrise du français (oral et écrit) est exigée. Une connaissance supplémentaire de l'anglais est un avantage.
Expérience : Un minimum de 5 ans d'expérience au niveau national ou international est requis dans la conception et la gestion de bases de données, les technologies de l'information, la gestion des ressources humaines et l'expertise dans les procédures policières et les questions relatives à la gestion d'une organisation policière. Une expérience des missions de l'ONU et une connaissance des politiques et procédures de l'ONU seraient un atout.
Évaluation pour le service en mission : Tous les candidats doivent être approuvés par le biais d'une évaluation pour le service en mission (AMS), soit par une équipe d'aide à la sélection et d'évaluation (SAAT) déployée dans un État membre, soit sur la base d'une AMS en mission à l'arrivée des candidats d'un État membre, qui disposent généralement de leur AMS en mission. L'échec de l'évaluation en mission entraînera le rapatriement du candidat. Dans ce cas, tous les frais liés au rapatriement sont à la charge de l'État membre.
La préférence sera accordée aux femmes ayant les mêmes qualifications.
Date d'émission : 19 septembre 2025
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MONUSCO: Forensic Officer (non-contracted)
Post title and level: Forensic Officer (non-contracted)
Organizational Unit: United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO)
Duty Station: Throughout the Mission, according to operational requirements
Reporting to: Chief Sector UNPOL
Duration: 12 months (extendible)
Deadline for applications: 20 October 2025
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, and Respect for Diversity
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Must hold a diploma in Police or Gendarmerie. Have in-depth knowledge in the following fields: technical police and science, criminal analysis, and intelligence.
Work Experience: Must have at least three years of professional experience in the field of Technical and Scientific Police, investigation, crime scene management, as well as in active police services, whether at the national level or within a gendarmerie. Experience in peacekeeping operations or other international experience with the United Nations or other organizations; Basic computer skills: Windows, Excel, Word, and Outlook are an advantage.
Languages: A good command of both French and English is required for this post.
Assessment for Mission Service: All candidates should be cleared through an Assessment for Mission Service (AMS) either by a Selection Assistance and Assessment Team (SAAT) deployed to a Member State or based on an in-mission AMS upon the arrival of the candidates from a Member State, who typically undergo an in-mission AMS. Failure to pass the in-mission assessment will result in the candidate’s repatriation. All repatriation-related expenses in this case are to be borne by the Member State.
Preference will be given to equally qualified women candidates.
Date of Issuance: 19 September 2025
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MONUSCO: Officier de police Scientifique (non contractuel)
TITRE DU POSTE : Officier de police Scientifique (non contractuel)
ORGANISATION : Mission de l’Organisation des Nations Unies pour la Stabilisation en République Démocratique du Congo
LIEU D'AFFECTATION : Partout dans la zone de mission en fonctions des besoins opérationnels
SUPERIEUR IMMEDIAT : Chef Secteur UNPOL
DUREE : 12 mois (prorogeable)
DATE LIMITE DE DEPOT DES CANDIDATURES : 20 octobre 2025
Valeurs fondamentales des Nations Unies : intégrité, professionnalisme et respect de la diversité
QUALIFICATIONS :
Formation : Doit être titulaire d'un diplôme de police ou de gendarmerie. Avoir des connaissances approfondies dans les domaines suivants : police technique et sciences, analyse criminelle et renseignement.
Expérience professionnelle : Doit avoir au moins trois ans d'expérience professionnelle dans le domaine de la Police Technique et Scientifique, des enquêtes, de la gestion de scènes de crime, ainsi que dans des services de police actifs, que ce soit au niveau national ou au sein d'une gendarmerie. Expérience dans des opérations de maintien de la paix ou autre expérience internationale avec les Nations Unies ou d'autres organisations ; Compétences informatiques de base : Windows, Excel, Word et Outlook sont un avantage.
Langues : Une bonne maîtrise du français et de l'anglais est requise pour ce poste.
Évaluation pour le service en mission : Tous les candidats doivent être approuvés par le biais d'une évaluation pour le service en mission (AMS), soit par une équipe d'aide à la sélection et d'évaluation (SAAT) déployée dans un État membre, soit sur la base d'une AMS en mission à l'arrivée des candidats en provenance d'un État membre, qui subissent généralement une AMS en mission. L'échec de l'évaluation en mission entraînera le rapatriement du candidat. Dans ce cas, tous les frais liés au rapatriement sont à la charge de l'État membre.
La préférence sera accordée aux femmes ayant les mêmes qualifications.
Date d'émission : 19 septembre 2025
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MONUSCO: UNPOL Legal Adviser (non-contracted)
Post title and level: UNPOL Legal Adviser (non-contracted)
Organizational Unit: United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO)
Duty Station: Throughout the Mission, according to operational requirements
Reporting to: The Head of Police Component
Duration: 12 months (extendible)
Deadline for applications: 20 October 2025
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, and Respect for Diversity
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Graduated from a university with a degree in law or an advanced academic qualification in Law, and knowledge in the fields of international law, human rights, civil litigation, contracts, and the administration of justice is required.
Experience: At least five years of professional experience as a legal adviser in a legal department of a government, an international organization, or a private practice specializing in international law. Knowledge of drafting legal documents is required Experience in a peacekeeping operation at the United Nations Headquarters or another similar international organization is desirable.
Language: Fluency in both oral and written French and English is required.
Assessment for Mission Service: All candidates should be cleared through an Assessment for Mission Service (AMS) either by a Selection Assistance and Assessment Team (SAAT) deployed to a Member State or based on an in-mission AMS upon the arrival of the candidates from a Member State, who typically undergo an in-mission AMS. Failure to pass the in-mission assessment will result in the candidate’s repatriation. All repatriation-related expenses in this case are to be borne by the Member State.
Preference will be given to equally qualified women candidates.
Date of Issuance: 19 September 2025
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MONUSCO: Conseiller (ère) Juridique (non contractuel)
TITRE DU POSTE : Conseiller (ère) Juridique (non contractuel)
ORGANISATION : Mission de l’Organisation des Nations Unies pour la Stabilisation en République Démocratique du Congo
LIEU D'AFFECTATION : Partout dans la zone de mission en fonctions des besoins opérationnels
SUPERIEUR IMMEDIAT : Chef de la Composante Police
DUREE : 12 mois (prorogeable)
DATE LIMITE DE DEPOT DES CANDIDATURES : 20 octobre 2025
Valeurs fondamentales des Nations Unies : intégrité, professionnalisme et respect de la diversité
QUALIFICATIONS:
Éducation : Diplômé d'une université avec un diplôme en droit ou une qualification universitaire supérieure en droit, et des connaissances dans les domaines du droit international, des droits de la personne, du contentieux civil, des contrats et de l'administration de la justice sont exigées.
Expérience : Au moins cinq ans d'expérience professionnelle en tant que conseiller juridique dans un service juridique d'un gouvernement, d'une organisation internationale ou d'un cabinet privé spécialisé en droit international. Une connaissance de la rédaction de documents juridiques est exigée. Une expérience acquise dans le cadre d'une opération de maintien de la paix au Siège de l'Organisation des Nations Unies ou dans une autre organisation internationale analogue est souhaitable.
Langue : La maîtrise du français et de l'anglais, tant à l'oral qu'à l'écrit, est exigée.
Évaluation pour le service en mission : Tous les candidats doivent être approuvés par le biais d'une évaluation pour le service en mission (AMS), soit par une équipe d'aide à la sélection et d'évaluation (SAAT) déployée dans un État membre, soit sur la base d'une AMS en mission à l'arrivée des candidats en provenance d'un État membre, qui subissent généralement une AMS en mission. L'échec de l'évaluation en mission entraînera le rapatriement du candidat. Dans ce cas, tous les frais liés au rapatriement sont à la charge de l'État membre.
La préférence sera accordée aux femmes ayant les mêmes qualifications.
Date d'émission : 19 septembre 2025