SECONDMENT Criminal Intelligence Officer, Africa

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INTERPOL is the world’s largest international police organization, with 196 member states. 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 is now looking for a qualified candidate as a SECONDMENT Criminal Intelligence Officer, Africa within the Exec. Dir. Police Services  which is part of the Counter-Terrorism​​​​​​.

Job title: SECONDMENT Criminal Intelligence Officer, Africa
Reporting To:  Senior Coordinator for Europe, Middle East & North Africa
Location: Lyon*
Duration (in months): 36.00 
Grade: 5 
Number of post (s): 1 
Security Clearance Level: Enhanced
Deadline for application: 31 October 2025

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.

INTRODUCTION OF  POST

The Counter-Terrorism (CT) Directorate, through its Sub-Directorates supports all member countries to identify opportunities in countering terrorism related activities through the collection, analysis and sharing of information among INTERPOL’s 196 member country’s national law enforcement units. CT Sub-Directorate’s activities are global in scope and implemented through regionally focused programmes, projects, and actions. In pursuit of these activities, post holders will be a member of a team whose principal roles are to:

- increasing the analysis, flow and exchange of information related to countering terrorism

- sharing and building knowledge, skills, and expertise in the counter-terrorism area

- developing and enhancing partnerships with organizations that deal with CT issues

- developing and coordinating good practices and standards in areas of countering terrorism.

Criminal Intelligence Officers are accountable for coordinating and liaising with national law enforcement authorities of INTERPOL’s member countries. Incumbents are expected to focus on opportunities to strengthen border security aspects through physical and virtual domains; enhance biometric collection and use; and assist member countries to collect and share battlefield information to counter the terror threat more effectively. The Criminal Intelligence Officer will support CT Directorate staff and other INTERPOL leadership through analysis and reporting, including preparing status reports, presentations, intelligence reports, supporting operational deployments and other priorities as they arise.

This position is advertised for Lyon.

Under the authority of the Director CT, and within the scope of INTERPOL’s Counter-Terrorism Global Strategy, the Criminal Intelligence Officer will:

1. Assist member countries in the detection and positive identification of members of transnational terrorist groups and their facilitators, coupled with delivering key operational and strategic outcomes in the fight against terrorism in accordance with the strategic plan of the organization. Also, identify, establish, and maintain contact with experts in this field within the General Secretariat, in member country law enforcement agencies and/or in partner organizations.

2. Monitor and analyze information related to known terrorist groups and their affiliates, including foreign terrorist fighters (FTFs) bound for or returning from active conflict zones. Promote the knowledge and use of INTERPOL Policing Capabilities by member countries and seek intelligence sharing initiatives to progress investigative cooperation.

3. Identify major or evolving terrorist threats and provide reports to inform the global intelligence picture and aid decision making at the operational and strategic level. Prepare intelligence reports for dissemination to member countries.

4. Design and coordinate cross-border intelligence-led inter-agency operations and explore areas where INTERPOL can support intelligence and investigative activities. Act in the capacity of a police advisory role within projects or initiatives being conducted to ensure INTERPOL’s unique capacities and capabilities are utilized fully to support member countries.

5. Enhance the understanding and capacity of member countries by organizing and participating in training and capability development programmes, expert working group meetings and conferences. Enhance information sharing by facilitating and encouraging CT-CAF and ICIS contributions, as well as by capturing – with the approval of member countries – information presented in these workshops and other INTERPOL meetings, as well as developing remedies and best practice solutions to problems limiting the effectiveness of law enforcement agencies.

6. Research, identify and promote technologies and other innovations that contribute to the prevention and investigation of terrorism.

7. Perform any other related duties as may be required by the supervisor.

Education and qualification required:

• Three to four years education at a University or other specialized higher education establishment (e.g. counter terrorism, justice, international relations) required.
• Law enforcement training at a senior level.

Experience required:

• At least three years experience in conducting investigations in counter-terrorism, or other complex transnational organized crimes would be highly desirable.
• Ten years experience in the area is requested if the post holder does not have the required level of education.
• Extensive experience as a law enforcement officer, particularly in the area of counter-terrorism or serious organized crime; either in the field of investigations and/or intelligence.
• Sound background in specialized criminal investigations including regional and national expertise or the provision of operational police support, including international outreach.
• Experience working in an international environment would be highly desirable; either from employment in an international organization or from participating in for example international working groups, joint international projects etc.
• Good knowledge of INTERPOL, its databases, tools, and resources would be an asset.

Languages:

• Professional fluency in English is required.
• Knowledge of other official INTERPOL languages is desirable.

Skills required

• Strong communication skills, both in written and oral form (public speaking and delivery of presentations).
• Experience in working with computers, including knowledge of oral presentations software, business intelligence and word processing software.

Special Aptitudes required:

• Ability to :

• think/plan operationally and strategically
• transform initiatives into new working practices
• prepare written documents, including intelligence reports, and visual presentations that meet professional standards
• give presentations and provide relevant training
• independently analyse complex/large volumes of material
• work within a multi-faceted investigative/intelligence team concept
• work well under pressure (meet sudden deadlines)
• develop and maintain professional networks

• Good communication skills, particularly working in a multicultural environment
• Willingness to work overtime when the situation dictates
• Proficiency with computers and the Internet
• Experience in international police cooperation
• Specific knowledge of issues related to counter-terrorism.