Coordinator - Data, Technology and Products

Vacancy Notice 1169

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: Coordinator - Data, Technology and Products 
Reporting To: Head of Crimes Against Children
Location: Lyon 
Type of contract: Fixed-term Contract 
Duration (in months): 36.00 
Grade: 4   
Number of post: 1
Level of Security screening:  Basic
Deadline for application: 5 May 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 3 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.

SUMMARY OF THE ASSIGNED DUTIES,

INCLUDING GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE POST

Within the Executive Directorate for Police Services (EDPS)/Organized and Emerging Crime (OEC) Directorate, the Vulnerable Communities (VCO) Sub-Directorate focuses on crime areas that include: Crimes against Children (CAC) and Human Trafficking and Smuggling of Migrants (HTSM). 

Under the overall direction of the Assistant Director, VCO, and the CAC Head of Unit, the Coordinator Data Technology and Product is responsible for the daily management of Data & intelligence Analysis and Technology resources (Criminal Intelligence Officers and Specialized Officers Technology, International Child Sexual Exploitation (ICSE) database Product Owner, Digital Crime Analyst, (assistant) Criminal Intelligence Analysts) within the CAC unit to support Member Countries, coordinating implementation with all directorates and components of the General Secretariat, working with INTERPOL member countries, National Central Bureaus (NCBs) and other law enforcement entities. The Coordinator oversees and manages a number of CAC staff, providing them with daily guidance, ensuring the proper implementation of the policies and decisions in relation to CAC activities, and the quality and timeliness of the deliverables in compliance with the Organization’s priorities.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ACTIVITIES

DUTY 1: Activities coordination

• Implement the coordination of CAC activities as approved by the governance process/hierarchy, in collaboration with respective (senior) project manager(s) and in compliance with the established planning
• Take charge of the coordination of any ad hoc requests, as decided by the governance process/hierarchy, and in cooperation with other CAC coordinators, to ensure the smooth handling of CAC within the Organization.
• Pro-actively detect any implementation issues and suggest to the governance process/hierarchy any relevant refinement to the planning and/or workflow organization, in order to ensure the Organization can achieve the expected results of the CAC programme.

DUTY 2: Staff Management

• Provide daily guidance to the staff assigned to him/her, for the staff to perform the missions as required.
• Monitor the quality and timeliness of the staff’s work, in compliance with the planning and any relevant policy/rule.
• Identify mentoring and training needs for the staff to continuously maintain adequate education in connection with their roles and responsibilities.
• Assess his/her team’ staff in a timely and objective manner. Conduct formal performance appraisals of staff, as required and defined by INTERPOL’s staff rules.  Define personal objectives aligned with the CAC programme
• Recommend to the governance process/hierarchy any refinement of the workflow/ working methods, aiming at constantly improving the outputs produced by the Unit
• In cooperation with the (senior) project manager(s), monitor the optimal use of human/financial resources and regularly report to the Head of unit and budget holder.

DUTY 3: Pro-active guidance and analytical duties

• Design and implement all actions required by the programme
• Ensure planning, coordination and proofreading of analytical reports prepared by the analysts
• In cooperation with the (senior) project manager(s), establish the planning of activities and expected deliverables in order to meet decisions taken by the governance chain/ hierarchy.
• Contribute to any type of reporting, as required by the governance chain/hierarchy and in collaboration with the CAC Monitoring&Evaluation officer. Regularly meet with the main internal stakeholders and provide progress reports.
• As the Organization’s recognized expert in CAC, provide sound advice to the hierarchy on any file related to the subject matter.
• Prepare/co-ordinate the preparation of written studies for the hierarchy, that can either encompass a status/statistics on the on-going operational/analytical activities of the unit/branch, or advanced trend identification in CAC in order to provide a tool helping the hierarchy in orientating the activities in light of the Member State’s law enforcement agencies’ needs.
• Prepare oral presentations for the hierarchy or for his/her own/his staff’s delivery during meetings or other conferences, training sessions, etc.
• Constantly and pro-actively stay abreast of the evolvements in the crime threat area, to provide the best possible tailored-made operational service to the Member Countries.

DUTY 4: Central Point of Contact

• Ensure the efficient and smooth co-ordination with all colleagues/managers from within the Organization, and facilitate the working relationship of staff members towards other Directorates when necessary.
• Provide timely and adequate responses to any specific questions or advice sought by the management, staff or outside partners.
• Maintain an appropriate international network of experts in the area dealt with, to ensure continuous exchanges on most recent analytical outcomes and on studies regarding operational trends as well.
• Work closely with law enforcement agencies and other stakeholders in recipient countries.
• Work with other international organizations in the framework of the programme objectives.
• Coordinate the organization of conferences/working groups in relation to the crime area supporting the Head of unit, or provide support to other Directorates as far as the subject matter is concerned.
• May be called to act in the absence of other CAC coordinators, the Head of Unit, to ensure the smooth running of the Sub-Directorate.
• Coordinate activities and planning in agreement with the Head of Unit, to ensure there is no disruption in the service rendered by the Sub-Directorate.
• Perform any other related duty as required by the hierarchy.

QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

Education and qualification required

• Three to four years of completed education at a University or equivalent, in a law enforcement, international relations or related area.
• A post-graduate degree would be considered as an additional asset.

Experience required:

• Experienced police officer, or official able to demonstrate equivalent professional experience in the sector of police area/law enforcement agencies.
• At least 5 years’ experience in the CAC or related field, including preferably specific training.
• Experience in staff supervision is mandatory.
• Work experience in the fields of applied technology, data and intelligence analysis.

Languages

• Fluency in English (oral and written) is required.
• Knowledge of another official language (French, Spanish and/or Arabic) would be an additional asset.

Abilities required

• Strong computer skills required. Good command of office software, and (when applies) of specific software used in the relevant area.
• Very strong communication skills, both in written and oral form.
• Proven analytical problem solving and conceptual ability; capable of producing clear and comprehensive reports; and presenting analytical findings and possible solutions based on creative thinking and objective analysis.
• Proven ability and efficiency in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results.
• Proven ability to coach, monitor, motivate and develop staff.
• Good knowledge of criminal intelligence analysis.
• Personal and professional maturity.
• Ability to synthesize.
• Ability to work independently as well as in teams.
• Ability to work persistently and under pressure, with discipline and high degree of self-motivation.