Police Affairs Officer, Adviser on Police Reform
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This position is open for secondment only and participating States are kindly reminded that all costs in relation to assignment at the Secretariat must be borne by their authorities. Candidates should, prior to applying, verify with their respective nominating authority to which extent financial remuneration and/or benefit packages will be offered. Seconded staff members in the OSCE Secretariat and Institutions are not entitled to a Board and Lodging Allowance payable by the Organization. The Transnational Threats Department (TNTD) ensures co-ordination and strengthened coherence of OSCE-wide activities to address transnational threats to security, with a view to achieving the most effective and efficient support to the efforts of participating States in the fight against terrorism, and transnational organized crime, as well as assistance in the area of cyber security, border security and management, police-related activities and rule of law. As part of the Transnational Threats Department, the Strategic Police Matters Unit (SPMU) was set up to improve the capacity of participating States to address threats posed by criminal activity and to assist them in upholding the rule of law: it serves as the main focal point of all OSCE police-related activities. The SPMU is composed of police officers/team members: a Head of Unit, a Deputy Head, Police Affairs Officers (PAO) and an Administrative Assistant. |
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Under the supervision of the Head of the SPMU, the Police Affairs Officer will act as the focal point for police development and reform related matters. In general, the incumbent will assist in strengthening the capacity of participating States in their efforts to develop and reform their police forces and services. More specifically, the successful candidate will be tasked with the following:
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If you wish to apply for this position, please use the OSCE's online application link found under http://www.osce.org/employment. The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment, to offer an appointment at a lower grade or to offer an appointment with a modified job description or for a different duration. Please note that vacancies in the OSCE are open for competition only amongst nationals of participating States, please see http://www.osce.org/states 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 be aware that the OSCE does not request payment at any stage of the application and review process. 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. |