Job: Senior Police Adviser

Location: Skopje 
Deadline: Monday, 28 October 2013 

Description

The majority of positions in OSCE field operations are filled by secondment, which means that individuals are nominated by their respective OSCE participating State. In addition, a limited number of seconded positions are available at the OSCE Secretariat and the institutions.

General Minimum Requirements

The general minimum requirements for working with the OSCE are:

• Excellent physical condition
• Possession of a valid automobile driving license and ability to drive using manual transmission
• Ability to cope with physical hardship and willingness to work extra hours and in an environment with limited infrastructure

Field of Expertise Requirements

The general minimum requirements for working in this field of expertise are:

• Graduation from a recognized police training school
• Negotiating and interpersonal skills
• Ability to read and utilise maps
• Ability to perform first aid
• Regular, active police service experience
• Very good oral and written English communication skills
• Knowledge of International Police Standards and human rights

Level of Professional Competence Requirements

Furthermore, this level of responsibility requires the following:

Education:

Police administrative courses on human resources management and general police management

Experience:

Minimum 10 years of diversified and progressively responsible police experience including at least 12 months at management level relevant to the actual post

Mission Specific Requirements

Additionally, this particular post has specific requirements:

Mandatory:

• At least 3 years experience with a national or international organisation on police reform issues including human resources management and development systems
• Working experience at mid-management level within national institutions and/or international organizations
• Experience in project management, planning and evaluation
• Demonstrated analytical skills as well as maturity of judgement
• Knowledge of communication techniques and integration of system communication
• Knowledge of international policing standards and human rights conventions associated with anti organised crime, terrorism, human trafficking and other cross border crimes
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to work as a member of a team, with people of different cultural and religious backgrounds, different gender, and diverse political views, while maintaining impartiality and objectivity
• Ability to operate windows applications, including word processing and e-mail

Desirable:

• Knowledge of the historical and current political situation of the Mission area
• Previous field experience of similar function in an international environment in areas of management of training and organized crime issues

Tasks and Responsibilities

Under the guidance of the Head of Public Safety and Community Outreach and direct supervision of the Chief of Police Development Unit (PDU), the incumbent:

• Acts as focal point on police reform issues including human resources management, effective law implementation, border security/management and fight against organized crime with national and international authorities;
• Provides advice and technical assistance to the host country's Ministry of Internal Affairs on police reform issues within the Mission's mandate, Performance-Based Programme Budget (PBPB) and other official agreements;
• Provides advice and guidance to the Chief of the PDU on strategies related to police reform and other police related activities;
• Prepares, implements and evaluates activities in line with Performance-Based Programme Budget (PBPB), Mission's mandate and other official agreements with host country;
• Carries out continuous assessments and analytical reports within the respective field of work, informing the Chief of PDU in a timely manner;
• Monitors the border security and management situation in the host country on police related issues considering organised crime issues and the co-operation with neighbour states and within the framework of the Mission's mandate;
• Supervises two national and two international mission members, ensuring effective workflow in compliance with the OSCE Staff Regulations and Rules and other Mission Instructions;
• Supports the overall implementation of the Mission and Department¿s activities;
• Ensures proper coordination of activities with other international stakeholders, responsible for police reform, border management and fight against organized crime issues in order to complement efforts and increase cost effectives;
• Performs other related work duties as required.

The OSCE is committed to achieving a better balance of women and men within the Organization. The nomination of female candidates is particularly encouraged.

Candidates should, prior to applying, verify with their respective nominating authority to which extent financial remuneration and/or benefit packages will be offered.

Please apply to your relevant authorities several days prior to the deadline expiration to ensure timely processing of your application. Delayed nominations will not be considered.

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