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Archived vacancy details

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Issued by: OSCE Mission to Serbia
Vacancy number: VNSRMS00332
Vacancy type: International Seconded
Field of expertise: Civilian Police
Functional level: Senior professional
Number of posts: 1
Duty station: Belgrade
Date of issue: 30 March 2012
Deadline for application: 3 May 2012 - 23:59 Central European Time (CET/CEST)
Date of entry on duty: 18 June 2012

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 in relevant field and specialized subject area

Experience:

Minimum 10 years of diversified police experience including at least 12 months operational experience in the relevant field and specialized subject area

Mission Specific Requirements

Additionally, this particular post has specific requirements:

Mandatory:

Substantial knowledge of contemporary community policing and community safety methodology
Experience in developing multi-agency approaches to community issues, especially with regard to the integration of civil society organizations and citizens into policing processes
Experience in project management, planning and strategic development, including evaluation of effectiveness, audit and review
Excellent drafting and analytical skills
Experience in an operational or management position in a national police service
Experience in training as well as in managing seminars and workshops
Professional fluency in the English language, both oral and written
Excellent communication skills
Flexibility and ability to work under pressure and with limited time frames
Demonstrated ability and willingness to work as a member of a team, with people of different cultural and religious backgrounds and diverse views, while maintaining impartiality and objectivity
Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, as well as the ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities
Ability to operate Windows applications including word-processing and e-mail

Desirable:

Experience in working with non-governmental organizations and agencies
Knowledge of regional political developments and the legislative and police reform issues in Serbia

Tasks and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Head of the Law Enforcement Department and the direct supervision of the Community Policing Programme Manager, the Community Policing Adviser:

Provides advice and assistance to the host country's Ministry of Interior in developing community policing strategies and action plans to effectively improve relations between community and police;
Develops, implements, monitors and evaluates projects related to community policing;
Assists in the planning and delivery of courses on community policing and community safety to the Ministry of Interior and local government structures;
Liaises with the civil society and delivers presentations on community policing concepts;
Drafts formal proposals identifying areas of needs, including technical equipment, community policing training and/or specialist assistance;
Liaises with other Missions and other relevant partners on community policing issues as required;
Ensures that police accountability aspects are included in the advice offered and projects developed within the community policing programme;
Performs other 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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