Specialized Officer

Vacancy Notice 1258

INTERPOL is the world’s largest international police organization, with 196 Member Countries. Created in 1923, it facilitates cross-border police co-operation, and supports and assists all organizations, authorities, and services whose mission is to prevent or combat international crime. 

INTERPOL strives to achieve a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. To achieve our Diversity goals, we encourage applications from women and nationals of under/unrepresented member countries who are passionate about our mission. INTERPOL’s recruitment process is merit-based hence all hiring decisions are made considering the applicant’s qualifications and the needs of the Organization.

Job Title: Specialized Officer IFCACC
Reporting To: Coordinator, Capabilities Development 
Location: Abidjan 
Type of contract: Project Fixed-term Contract
Duration (in months): 12.00*
Grade: 5   
Number of post: 1
Level of Security screening: Basic
Deadline for application: 13 August 2025

Conditions applying for all candidates

Only professional experience for which candidates can provide official proof of employment will be considered. Candidates could be requested to provide copies of such official documents prior to interviews/test.

* This position is financed by a third-party, external to the Organization with funding provided by the donor. Although there is a commitment from the donor, the appointment may be terminated prior to indicate official end date of project, should the external funding for this position no longer be available. This position also carries, in principle, no expectation of renewal. Any potential subsequent extension will be subject to the terms of the Organization’s Staff Manual, to satisfactory performance and to availability of funds.

Tests/interviews in connection to this selection procedure will take place approximately two to three weeks after the deadline for applications. Applicants are kindly requested to plan their availability during this period accordingly, in case they are short-listed.

​Selected candidates will be expected to report for duty approximately two to three months after receiving an offer of employment at the latest.

This selection exercise may be used to generate a reserve list of suitable candidates that may be used to address Organization's similar staffing needs in the future.

Under the supervision of the Coordinator, the incumbent will perform their role in the INTERPOL Financial Crime and Anti-Corruption Centre (IFCACC) by: ensuring a good understanding of policing issues and crime trends that impact law enforcement efforts and international police cooperation at the national, regional and global levels and by planning and delivering training and awareness-raising courses which fill identified gaps The incumbent will work in close collaboration with other IFCACC members to develop materials supporting the delivery of events comprising topics related to a wide spectrum of financial crimes and money laundering activities, with specific focus on increasing capacity in central America and Africa.

This is not a supervisory position and issues related to the deployment of staff, use of resources and budget expenditure are handled under the supervision of the Coordinator, Capabilities Development.

DUTY 1: Assist in the development of documentations and presentation materials and carry out associated research supporting the workshop and meeting events related to transnational financial crimes and money laundering activities.

DUTY 2: Prepare activities, content, as well as deliver meetings, tailored presentations and training courses; complete and deliver summary reports by describing deliverables and outcomes.

DUTY 3: Organize, lead and participate in meetings, training courses and/or conferences, specifically but not limited to a specific project/activity; Assist with outreach and liaison with internal and external stakeholders, logistical and general administration of meetings and activities.

DUTY 4: Prepare and submit written communications; make oral presentations as appropriate; complete and submit reports relevant to the activity; and prepare any additional documents as necessary or as directed by the hierarchy. 

DUTY 5: Liaise with financial intelligence and investigation experts in member countries and external organizations, including through the identification of cases of transnational crime, providing assessment and facilitating coordination and follow-up where necessary.

DUTY 6: Carry out any other duties as directed by his/her hierarchy

QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

Education and qualification required

• Minimum of three to four years of education in a relevant field at a University or other specialized higher education establishment.

Experience required

• At least three years’ experience in the field of transnational criminal activities, especially financial crimes; countering money laundering, fraud and/or illicit financial flows, and related research and activities related to knowledge delivery.
• Proven experience in international police co-operation.
• Experience of crypto-currencies investigations is desirable but not a requirement. 

Languages

• Professional fluency in English and Spanish are required (oral and written).
• Proficiency in a third official language of the Organization will be considered an asset.

Abilities required

• Sound operational knowledge related to transnational crimes, especially financial crimes.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office software applications to produce training materials.
• Professional writing skills

Special Aptitudes required

• Personal and professional maturity
• Work in teams as well as individually.
• Work under pressure and meet sudden deadlines.
• Initiative, creativity (original thinking) and curiosity.