Human Resources Officer,
New York
(P-3)
Department of Peacekeeping Operations
Closing date: Wednesday, 1 March 2017
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| Posting Title: | Human Resources Officer, P3 (Temporary Job Opening) |
| Job Code Title: | HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER |
| Department/Office: | DEPARTMENT OF PEACEKEEPING OPERATIONS |
| Duty Station: | NEW YORK |
| Posting Period: | 09 February 2017 - 01 March 2017 |
| Job Opening Number: | 17-Human Resources-DPKO-74081-J-New York (X) |
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, and under the direct supervision of the Chief of Selection and Recruitment Section, the Police Selection and Recruitment Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
• Conducts effective and timely selection, recruitment and rotation of police personnel for field missions, including Formed Police Units (FPU);
• Participates in pre-deployment visits to inspect contingent owned equipment; assesses the operational readiness of formed police unit personnel; assist in coordination negotiations of memoranda of understanding with Member States; joins reconnaissance visits to field missions; and, assists the Chief of Selection and Recruitment in daily communication with Member States and field missions related to mission-specific United Nations police selection and recruitment.
• Standardizes recruitment and selection procedures through the development of competency-based profiles; develops and participates 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, organized crime, electoral related activities, criminal investigation, crime prevention, crowd control management, etc.;
• Conducts substantive vetting of candidates to assess their suitability by analysing curricula vitae, screening of candidates and conducting suitable written assessments or interviews by phone or video-teleconference;
• Coordinates and ensures the issuance of medical clearances by the UN Medical Services Division for police officers prior to their deployment to field missions; and, monitors and updates the medical tracking mechanism for police personnel.
• Responsible for managing and participating in visits the Formed Police Assistance Teams (FPAT) visits; arranging and participating in pre-deployment visits to Member States; Assist in development of strategic police unit generations, including assisting and advising member states to enhance operational capability for rapid deployment; participation in assistance and advisory visits and conduct outreach for police contingents; identify and coordinate with donors to assist potential formed police units contributing countries in area of logistics and pre-deployment training.
• Perform any other duties.
Competencies• Conducts effective and timely selection, recruitment and rotation of police personnel for field missions, including Formed Police Units (FPU);
• Participates in pre-deployment visits to inspect contingent owned equipment; assesses the operational readiness of formed police unit personnel; assist in coordination negotiations of memoranda of understanding with Member States; joins reconnaissance visits to field missions; and, assists the Chief of Selection and Recruitment in daily communication with Member States and field missions related to mission-specific United Nations police selection and recruitment.
• Standardizes recruitment and selection procedures through the development of competency-based profiles; develops and participates 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, organized crime, electoral related activities, criminal investigation, crime prevention, crowd control management, etc.;
• Conducts substantive vetting of candidates to assess their suitability by analysing curricula vitae, screening of candidates and conducting suitable written assessments or interviews by phone or video-teleconference;
• Coordinates and ensures the issuance of medical clearances by the UN Medical Services Division for police officers prior to their deployment to field missions; and, monitors and updates the medical tracking mechanism for police personnel.
• Responsible for managing and participating in visits the Formed Police Assistance Teams (FPAT) visits; arranging and participating in pre-deployment visits to Member States; Assist in development of strategic police unit generations, including assisting and advising member states to enhance operational capability for rapid deployment; participation in assistance and advisory visits and conduct outreach for police contingents; identify and coordinate with donors to assist potential formed police units contributing countries in area of logistics and pre-deployment training.
• Perform any other duties.
• Professionalism: Ability to identify issues, formulate opinions, present conclusions and offer recommendations. Ability to apply UN human resources 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; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring 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• 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.
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, criminal justice, human resources management, police administration, business or public administration, social sciences, education or related area. Graduation from a certified police academy or similar law enforcement training institution is required. A first level university degree in combination with relevant academic qualifications and two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in active national police service, or retired officer, with a rank of Major or Chief Inspector, other service equivalent or higher rank, including three years of practical experience in police administration, logistics and recruitment is required. Experience in a peacekeeping operation, headquarters or similar international organization is
desirable.
Languagesdesirable.
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post advertised, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of a second official UN language, preferably French, is desirable.
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.