External review of the functions, structure and capacity of the UN Police Division

The objective is to review the functions and responsibilities of the Police Division and examine whether the latter is adequately configured, staffed and resourced in light of new demands, evolving mandates and mission environments. The review should result in clear and practicable recommendations on the future function, structure and capacity (including staffing) of Police Division, as well as its relationship with and position vis-à-vis other DPKO/DFS offices and partners.

The review will feed into the 2016 Secretary-General’s report on UN Police, as requested in Security Council Resolution 2185 (2014). The SG Report will take up a number of issues, such as the need for better gap assessments of host-state capacity, for planning that is based on a realistic appraisal of the UN Police capacity to deliver, as well as on an understanding of where and how UN Police can have the greatest catalytic effect, and for frameworks for monitoring and evaluation of delivery and performance. The review will therefore contribute to consultations on what is desirable, possible and required to better craft mandates, resource their implementation and deliver effectively. In order to do so, the review has to be completed by May 2016 at the latest.