Senior Advisor (Counter-Terrorism)

Required: 

Advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent), preferably in security studies, international relations, public administration, or any related field with ten (10) years of relevant experience is required; or 

First-level university degree (bachelor's degree or equivalent) with  twelve (12) years of relevant experience is required.

Graduation from a police or gendarmerie senior staff college is required.

Required:

• Relevant experience is defined as experience holding senior command positions, preferably at the rank of police superintendent / colonel or above in an operational role within a law enforcement institution contributing to national counter-terrorism efforts;
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience working on counter-terrorism, preferably in an international policing context is required;
• Expertise in building operational law enforcement capacity of units involved in counter terrorism response, preferably while ensuring compliance with international laws, human rights standards, and ethical guidelines of operational units is required.

Desired:

• Experience working internationally with law enforcement/security organizations is desired;
• Experience in designing and providing technical assistance to a range of audiences, including senior law enforcement officials within institutions contributing to national counter-terrorism efforts, is desired;
• Experience working in a multilateral or regional organization would be an asset; 
• Experience working with law enforcement/security organizations in Africa would be an asset;
• Experience working in post-conflict or complex settings would be an asset. 

• UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes. 
• UNOPS will at no stage of the recruitment process request candidates to make payments of any kind.
• Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. 
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the selection process, which may include various assessments. 
• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of a wide range of nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. We strive to sustain and strengthen this diversity, fostering an inclusive working environment where all personnel are treated with respect and have equal access to opportunities.
• UNOPS evaluates all applications based on the skills, qualifications and experience outlined in the vacancy announcement. We are committed to a fair and transparent selection process and welcome diverse perspectives, including those of women, indigenous and racialized communities, individuals of diverse gender identities and sexual orientations, and persons with disabilities.
• We are committed to enabling all candidates to perform at their best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and require support or reasonable accommodation to complete any assessment, please inform our human resources team upon receiving your invitation.
• UNOPS has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment, and other forms of abusive conduct, including discrimination, abuse of authority, and harassment. To uphold these standards, background checks are conducted for all final candidates to help ensure that individuals with a history of such conduct are not hired. By applying for a position with UNOPS, candidates acknowledge and consent to these verification processes.