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Archived vacancy details

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Issued by
OSCE Mission to Skopje
Vacancy number
VNSKPS00524
Vacancy type
International Seconded
Field of expertise
Civilian Police
Functional level
Middle management
Grade
S3
Number of posts
1
Duty station
Skopje
Date of issue
16 April 2018
Deadline for application
17 May 2018 - 23:59 Central European Time (CET/CEST)
Date of entry on duty
1 July 2018
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:

  • Graduate of Police Academy equivalent to a university degree, supplemented by postgraduate degree in Advanced Police Management and Supervision, or in lieu of the degree, extensive formal and  managerial  training in other related fields
  • Professional fluency in English
  • Prior field experience in international police assistance projects, particularly those dealing with  introducing of democratic policing, promoting police-public partnership, building police operational capacities,  especially at the sphere of fighting organized crime, supporting the implementation of  police reform, providing police training, etc.  
  • Extensive police general managerial experience and practical experience at managerial level in implementing projects related to police reform, democratic policing, preventing and fighting organized crime,  human resources systems in police services
  • Extensive experience in managing large teams and a proven record of effective strategic and operational leadership
  • Good communication, analytical, and planning skills
  • The incumbent must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of different national and cultural backgrounds, flexibility, and preparedness to work long hours and to travel to remote areas in the mission

 

Desirable:

  • Knowledge of the historical and current political situation of the Mission Area
  • Previous mission experience of similar function in an international environment.
     
Tasks and Responsibilities    
     
   

Under the guidance of the Head of Mission and the direct supervision of the Head of Public Safety and Community Outreach Department, the incumbent will be the overall manager for the Police Development Unit and will manage the entire police programme. The incumbent will be:

 

  1. Executing daily direct supervision over 2 internationals and second level supervision over 9 international and 11 local personnel under his/her command, including providing applicable to the post required organizational, administrative, financial and logistical decisions;
  2. Responsible for proper planning, designing  and reporting on completion  of the OSCE Mission’s Police Development Programme in accordance with the Mission’s mandate and the Ohrid Framework Agreement;
  3. Ensuring an effective management, supervision and control of OSCE funds, including extra-budgetary, related to the Police Development Unit. He/she  is  also responsible for budget revisions and preparation of new budget admissions for the Head of the Department’s consideration;
  4. Advising the Head of Department and Mission Leadership on strategic issues related to police affairs;
  5. Directing and guiding the implementation of the Police Development Programme by close liaison with and direction to PDU mid-level managerial staff;
  6. Liaising with key law enforcement officials and developing a good working relationship with them;
  7. Participating in the Departmental co-operation with international partner organizations to ensure the best use of  the Unit’s resources, compatibility of projects and avoidance of duplication, with regards to Police Development;
  8. Functioning as the main contact in all policy matters related to policing;
  9. Ensuring that the police component of the mission is fully assimilated with other aspects of the OSCE Mission in the country;
  10. Performing other tasks as assigned.

 

For more detailed information on the work of OSCE Mission to Skopje, please see www.osce.org/skopje.

     
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The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages the nomination of qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious, ethnic and social backgrounds. Please note that nationals or permanent residents of the country of the duty station are not eligible to apply

 

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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