SECONDMENT Head of NCB Coordination Desk Africa

INTRODUCTION OF THE POST

Under the supervision of the Director, manage a program covering a specialized range of activities within the Desk pertaining to one INTERPOL region, through direct supervision of a number of project leaders and project teams of specialized staff of the Desk and tight coordination of the related regional activities with regional managers (Heads of Bureaus and/or Heads of Office), to ensure: (1) that the policies of the Directorate and the strategic and tactical objectives, in so far as they concern the work of the Desk, are known, explained to the multiple staff members in the Desk, understood, and fully implemented by the Desk; and (2) that the Desk functions efficiently and generates an effective performance monitored and measured output.

The incumbent will be particularly requested to provide the Director with daily coordination support to the activities pertaining to an INTERPOL region. To do so, he/she will be streamlining and reporting to the Director activities related to the region at stake and enhance collaboration and communication between the Coordination Desk(s) and Regional Bureaus, as well as with projects and specialized units/crime programmes, and with IS, CBT Directorates and EDPS Programs (Cyber, Organized and emerging Crime, Counter Terrorism. The incumbent will also be expected to work in close collaboration with GORS Support Office and GORS Projects Office, to facilitate for the Director consistent regional management and prevent potential overlapping/oversight of regional activities at Directorate's level.

The incumbent will be required to manage a complex program on very specialized issues within the context of self-contained and mutually supportive projects covering INTERPOL's strategic law enforcement activities under the guidance of the Director.

He/She will be directly responsible for all staff in his/her Desk within the (core business) Directorate, as well as assisting the Director to plan programs, projects, personnel, staffing and a budget cycle, and then manage its related financial and staffing resources.

PRIMARY DUTIES

1. In collaboration with regional managers (Heads of Bureaus / Heads of Offices) / staff, define, plan, and implement the Program and policies of the region coordinated by the Desk so that the component parts of the Desk will, through well-led and managed projects, provide quality, up-to-date: (a) specialized crimes; (b) operational police support; (c) specialized; (d) regional and national specialization and maintain an in-depth knowledge covering a wide range and scope of important of police matters, including training and investigative support to INTERPOL's Member Countries on specific high profile crime areas, as well as operational and administrative services for their regional and national crime fighting activities as required.

    Main activities as part of duty 1:

• Perform a wide range of managerial activities related to the coordination and supervision of the Desk, including, but not limited to, program and project management, personnel, financial planning, strategic and operational decision making, and policy issues.
• Be the point of contact for general matters concerning a region, for appropriate coordination and re-dispatching (without administrative supervisory role towards RBs/Offices).
• Maintain all policy objectives, working methods, and procedures and high-level techniques under review and conduct changes to enhance the efficiency or effectiveness of the Desk.
• Closely cooperate with Heads of Bureaus/Offices to solve daily management issues, so that only issues of major concern be escalated to the Director for decision.
• Provide regular/weekly and timely ad-hoc reporting to the Director on the activities of the Desk and of the coordinated region.
• Together with RBs/Offices prepare annual Program work plans for the Desk/region along with sufficient details to enable appropriate staffing and budgetary planning proposals to the Director. Annual business planning would be expected to include a balanced and focused budget meeting the needs of the Organization.
• Prepare and/or direct and supervise the preparation of project initiation documents, project plans, project outcomes and performance measurement.
• Ensure all tasks assigned by the Director, or Executive Director, (including issues arising from General Assembly, Resolutions, recommendations of Regional Conferences, and action plans) that are assigned within the programmed projects of the Desk are managed and overseen and that they receive appropriate priority and handling from the Desk.

2. Initiate, coordinate, and ensure that the Desk will, in a timely manner, identify existing and emerging crime related issues and provide managed project-based solutions for the international law enforcement community and establish regular status reports of the Desk's activities and regular reporting on the outcomes of projects to the Director.

Main activities as part of duty 2:

• Develop and implement a process for determining Desk priorities within the range of projects under the Desk Program to be assessed against the strategic priorities of INTERPOL and the Global Outreach and Regional Support Directorate. Working in cooperation with the the Director, develop, oversee, and manage the execution of priority projects within the Desk/region and all staff working on those projects.
• Ensure that staff of the Desk receive clear and timely instructions regarding internal management decisions and the expectations of the Director and the Executive Director.
• Continuously follow-up on the progress and results of on-going projects and provide accurate and timely advice and guidance to the Director.
• Ensure effective liaison arrangements exist and are practiced between the Desk and all of its regional and project teams and with other Units within the General Secretariat.
• Ensure that ail police information referred for advice or exploitation to be entered into the Criminal Information System and/or be the subject of a publication, is processed in an expeditious manner and according to the Organization's various rules pertaining to the use and safeguarding of police information.
• Make recommendations to the Director regarding recruitment, staffing, and budget requirements, to ensure that the Desk and regional perimeter is staffed at an appropriate level and maintains the correct range of skills to support the strategic role of the Desk's program and projects.

3. Assist the Director in the continuous development of the Directorate and the INTERPOL Organization.

Main activities as part of duty 3:

• Continuously manage, review, evaluate, thoroughly analyse and correct key processes within the Desk in order to keep pace with the changing criminal, social and geopolitical environment. Make clear, accurate, and timely recommendations to the Director regarding key processes.
• Determine and coordinate the proper functioning of the Desk at all levels of management within the Directorate.

4. Develop and maintain effective contacts with other Desks, Sub-Directorates and Directorates of the General Secretariat, including leading or participating (as an expert in a field) in expert Working Groups, RBs, NCBs and other regional, national and international institutions outside the Organization, as directed, and represent the Directorate and General Secretariat in meetings and other fora when called upon to do so.

Main activities as part of duty 4:

• Liaise effectively and efficiently with all other Programs and units within the Directorate, Executive Directorate Police Services, and the General Secretariat to ensure that there is a common understanding of policy and project issues and procedures through timely and appropriate cooperation and information sharing.
• Maintain close and effective working relationships outside the Desk, the Directorate, the Executive Directorate Police Services, and the General Secretariat, such as Police Chiefs, NCBs, and other regional, national and international institutions, under the general guidance of the Director and Executive Director.
• Could be required to either lead or participate as an expert in internal expert Working Groups aimed at proposing high level operational/regional/specialized crime expertise on some processes to be addressed internally or in co-operation with Member Countries.

5. Act on behalf of the Director, in his/her absence, and when required, at organizational as well as international conferences and meetings.

Main activities as part of duty 5:

• Accurately represent the views and opinions of the Director at meetings, both inside and outside the Directorate and General Secretariat.
• Perform all other duties and responsibilities delegated by the Director and ensure that all advice, decisions and issues on policy, programs and projects pertaining to a region is consistent with INTERPOL policy and the directions of the Director.
• Perform all other functions, duties, and responsibilities that may be directed by the Director to ensure the smooth functioning of the Desk's programs and projects.
• When called upon, and under the guidance of the Director and per INTERPOL press or media rules, brief media representatives on issues pertaining to the specialized and technical work of programs and projects within the Desk or as otherwise required.

6. Seek self-developed and independent solutions, resulting from in-depth analysis on Desk issues, and provide them as recommendations for projects, activities and missions for the Desk to be undertaken, and prepare accurate and timely reports on action taken.

    Main activities as part of duty 6:

• Provide sound and accurate advice and recommendations regarding the correct and efficient utilization of the Desk's financial and staffing resources.
• Provide and manage an in-depth analysis on specific projects, activities and missions to be undertaken by the Desk in accordance with the strategic framework of the Desk's programs and make appropriate recommendations to the Heads of Bureaus/Offices and the Director.

7. Generally, maintain a detailed knowledge of the activities, strategies and tactical objectives and outcomes of project leaders and project teams under his/her direct supervision or coordination.

Main activities as part of duty 7:

• Perform all duties assigned by the Director in the manner prescribed.
• Perform all other duties assigned by the Director in a manner which is consistent with the policies of the Organization and direction of the Director.

8. Carry out all other duties as may be directed by the Director Global Outreach and Regional Support.

REQUIREMENTS

All candidates will be assessed on the under mentioned requirements.

Please only include professional experience for which you can provide official proof of employment (i.e., pay-slip indicating your functional title, work certificates, etc.). You could be asked to provide copies of such documents prior to interviews/tests. Any discrepancies found between the information stated in any of your application documents and the evidence of employment provided, will be considered misrepresentation, and may lead to your disqualification from this selection procedure. This is especially important for your current and previous functional titles (they need to be exactly the same as the one in your contractual agreement), exact dates of employment, description of responsibilities and achievements, reason(s) for leaving and part-time work.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION REQUIRED

• Three to four years' education at a university (preferably in Law, Public Policy, or Police Management)
• Law enforcement training at senior level.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Five years' experience in the area in question, with management experience.
• Sound background in highly specialized criminal investigations including regional and national expertise/operational police support.
• Sound background in the management of strategic programs and projects and their performance monitoring, measurement, and reporting.
• Experience as a Senior Manager of a national law enforcement agency or an equivalent position in an international law enforcement organization.
• Experience in planning and managing complex tasks, with only minimum supervision.
• Experience working in an international environment would be highly desirable; either from employment in an international organization or from participating in e.g., international working groups, joint international projects etc.
• Background in the use of computer systems.
• Strong leadership qualities and solid presentation and communication skills are required.

LANGUAGES

• Professional fluency in written and oral English is required.
• Proficiency in a second official working language would be an additional asset.

ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Personal and professional maturity
• Ability to maintain objectivity and apply logical, specifically inductive, reasoning
• Ability to work in teams as well as individually
• Very strong communication skills, both in written and oral form
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good social, specifically multicultural, skills
• Initiative, creativity (original thinking) and curiosity
• Ability to develop and maintain professional networks
• Ability to synthesize
• Good listening skills

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Remuneration: INTERPOL does not pay salary to seconded officials. Depending on the nationality of official, an expatriation allowance may be paid for a maximum period of six years. For more information regarding conditions of service, please refer to the “Secondments” link available on the web site (https://www.interpol.int/What-you-can-do/Careers/Secondments).
• The incumbent will be occasionally required to work irregular hours or overtime based upon workload.
• This post requires occasional travel on missions, sometimes of a long duration and at a short notice.

* The Organization reserves the right to change the duty station proposed in the present circular at any time, subject to the rules in force, and will inform the authorities concerned accordingly.

In compliance with INTERPOL’s Confidentiality regime the successful candidate will have to undergo a security screening according to the clearance level attached to the function.

INTERPOL has four official languages: Arabic, English, French and Spanish.

INTERPOL retains the right not to make any appointment to this vacancy, to make an appointment at a lower or higher grade or to make an appointment with a modified job description or for a shorter or longer duration than indicated above.

INTERPOL would like to inform candidates that their application might be considered for other similar positions.

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