Law Enforcement Development Officer

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Issued by: OSCE Presence in Albania
Vacancy number: VNALBS00347
Vacancy type: International Seconded
Field of expertise: Civilian Police
Functional level: Senior management
Grade: S2
Number of posts: 1
Duty station: Tirana
Date of issue: 6 September 2017
Deadline for application: 12 October 2017 - 23:59 Central European Time (CET/CEST)

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: Extensive experience in Serious and Organised Crime Investigations and preferably intelligence management; Experience in project management, planning and strategic development, including evaluation of effectiveness, audit and review; Excellent drafting and analytical skills; Experience from a command or management operational position in a national police environment; 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: Prior international policing experience in the areas of border management, training and development; Experience in International Police Cooperation on strategic and executive level; Experience in working with non-governmental organizations and agencies; Knowledge of regional political developments and the legislative and police reform issues in Albania.

Tasks and Responsibilities

		Under the direct supervision of the Head of Security Cooperation Department, the Law Enforcement Development Officer is responsible for working with all Albanian law enforcement bodies to offer strategic and tactical law enforcement advice/assistance. Specifically, he/she is responsible for: Carrying out needs assessment programmes to ascertain local Law Enforcement requirements and then assising in developing and implementing strategies in line with international standards; Setting priorities, and developing with others policy guidelines for all Presence related law enforcement development activities; Developing and implementing projects in line with the Presence’s priorities (Mandate, Program Outline) and the OSCE's project cycle; Providing reports on relevant policing matters to the Head of the Department; Liaising with other Missions and other relevant partners on law enforcement issues as required; Developing close working partnerships with senior representatives from: the Ministry of the Interior Affairs, local law enforcement; international police missions and the wider international community and NGOs in order to co-ordinate police assistance and development programmes; Ensuring that Law Enforcement accountability and gender aspects are included in the advice offered and projects developed within the Law Enforcement Development programme; Performing other related duties as assigned. For more detailed information on the work of OSCE Presence in Albania, please see http://www.osce.org/presenceinalbania

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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.