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Issued by: OSCE Presence in Albania
Vacancy number: VNALBS00247
Vacancy type: International Seconded
Field of expertise: Civilian Police
Functional level: Senior professional
Number of posts: 1
Duty station: Tirana
Date of issue: 17 July 2013
Deadline for application: 6 August 2013 - 23:59 Central European Time (CET/CEST)
Date of entry on duty: 9 September 2013

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 the area/s of organized crime and/or counter terrorism
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
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 anti-trafficking, illegal migration, money laundering, border management, training and development
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 Senior Police Assistance Officer, the Police Assistance Officer is responsible for liaising with the Albanian State Police officials to offer strategic and tactical policing advice/assistance and performs the following specific responsibilities:

Carries out needs assessment programmes to ascertain State Police assistance requirements and then assists the State Police in developing and implementing strategies in line with international standards;
Sets priorities and develops with others, policy guidelines for all Presence related police assistance activities;
Provides reports on relevant policing matters to the Head of the Department;
Liaises with other Missions and other relevant partners on policing issues as required;
Develops contacts with senior representatives from the Ministry of the Interior, the State Police, international police missions and the wider international community and NGOs in order to co-ordinate police assistance programmes;
Ensures that police accountability and gender aspects are included in the advice offered and projects developed within the police assistance programme;
Performs other related duties as assigned.

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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