Description of Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Reporting to Chief ROLSI through the Senior Police Adviser and Heads of Units in Police Reform Section, the National Professional Officer (NPO) Internal Security Advisor (ISA) will mainly focus on assisting Rule of Law and Security Institutions’ components of UNIOGBIS field offices and support the respective activities based on a community-centered approach to internal security issues, in line with the Mission’s mandate. Within the limits of delegated authority, he/she will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties:

• Assist to undertake all activities related to responsibilities and professionalization of internal security institutions notably national police and other law enforcement agencies (LEA) within the regions, including training within the Security Sector Reform (SSR) framework;
• Assist national authorities in monitoring and analyzing strategic developments and review trends in serious organized crime activities at the regional and national levels;
• Liaise with police commissioners, national senior officials and other national authorities, as directed by the Senior Police Advisor, on issues related to internal security in the regions;
• Help identify strategic developments and issues relevant to the objectives of the Mission’s mandate and the implementation of national plans and WACI, and make recommendations for courses of action to remedy the situation;
• Assist senior national officials in developing, reviewing and harmonizing policies, legal frameworks, strategies, action plans and Standard Operating Procedures, for internal security, police and other LEA, related to security in the regions, border management and abusive exploitation of natural resources issues;
• Participate in needs assessment and other missions, where necessary, to evaluate and elaborate technical assistance proposals, including issues of strategic interest related to border management and maritime surveillance;
• Liaise and coordinate with field offices, UNODC, senior national officials and officials of other relevant partners, organizations and specialized agencies, on substantive issues of strategic interest for internal security;
• Support educational activities to improve community understanding of comprehensive Security Sector Reform and rule of Law vis-à-vis the population;
• Support local initiatives that bring together members of civil society, the security, defence and criminal justice local components, and local authorities, for open exchanges of views on SSR challenges and opportunities;
• Provide support to the Bolama-Bijagós Detachment in Bubaque, through the UNIOGBIS Regional Office in Buba;
• Provide substantive backstopping to consultations and other meetings, workshops, conferences, seminars and courses, propose agenda topics, identify participants, prepare documents and presentations, deliver presentations on assigned topics and activities, and ensure requisite follow-up;
• Lead and/or participate in missions, including the provision of guidance to counterparts, government officials and other parties, including drafting mission summaries;
• Research, analyze and present background papers and briefing notes on internal security issues in the regions;
• As requested, attend policy-making and technical meetings to monitor and analyze events and discussions;
• Perform other duties as may be required.

Competencies:

Professionalism:

In-depth knowledge of police reform and restructuring and capacity building; demonstrated in-depth understanding of the role of international policing in support of internal security and national law enforcement in peace operations; substantial and diverse experience in all facets of internal security and police reform and restructuring, with an emphasis on democratic policing, police accountability; strong analytical skills combined with good judgment; Shows pride in work and 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.

Communication:

Proven and sustained communication (verbal and written) skills, including ability to prepare reports and conduct presentations by clearly formulating positions on issues, articulating options concisely, conveying maximum necessary information, making and defending recommendations; 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.

Teamwork:

Proven interpersonal skills and ability to listen and work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for gender and diversity; ability to work 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.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Education:

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, criminal justice, public administration, political science, management or other related area.
• A first-level university degree in law in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience:

• A minimum 7 years (10 years in absence of advanced university degree) of progressive and active internal security or policing experience both at the field and national headquarters level, including at least 2 years of active police experience at managerial level, and/or in strategic planning and institution development and capacity building areas. Prior work experience with the United Nations is an asset.

Language:

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations. Fluency in English or French, (both oral and written) is required as well as fluent Portuguese.

Preference will be given to equally qualified women candidates. Completed detailed applications documentation as specified above referring to Vacancy – UNIOGBIS/ROLSI/2016/02 should be forwarded to the attention of: Human Resources Section (HRS), UNIOGBIS Headquarters, Bairro Penha – Bissau, Guinea-Bissau. Data limite da entrega de candidatura 01 de Dezembro de 2016.