VACANCY NOTICE 940 

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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 Senior Coordinator, Africa within the Exec. Dir. Police Services  which is part of the Counter-Terrorism​​​​​​.

Job title: SECONDMENT Senior Coordinator, Africa
Reporting To:  Assistant Director, CT Operations
Location: Lyon 
Duration (in months): 36.00 
Grade: 3 
Number of post: 1
Security Clearance Level: Basic
Deadline for application: 07 June 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 TO POST

The Senior Coordinator, under the supervision of the Assistant Director, is in charge of implementing and operationalizing the INTERPOL Counter-Terrorism Strategy through activities and initiatives pertaining to the regional and thematic areas covered by his/her Unit.

The incumbent is the Organization’s central point of liaison and contact in the police thematic area/region of interest and is expected to provide advice to the Assistant Director and other hierarchy regarding opportunities and member countries needs for capacity building, training, operations and other types of support. This includes preparing operational plans, written analytical and operational assessments, status reports, oral presentations and speeches, conducting needs assessments, and any other relevant activities pertaining to the police thematic area/region of interest.

PRIMARY DUTIES

1. The incumbent will coordinate and ensure the delivery of daily tasks, activities and projects, and any other actions pertaining to the Unit/Team within the Sub-Directorate, and will:  
   • perform tasks to ensure efficient support to member countries while always seeking to develop the Sub-Directorate and provide new relevant services.
   • deliver the key tactical and strategic outcomes in the fight against terrorism in accordance with the strategic plan of the Directorate.
   • lead and manage staff working in the Unit/Team under his/her responsibility by providing them with daily guidance and active supervision of their duties and by ensuring proper implementation of policies, hierarchical decisions and deliverables in compliance with the Directorate’s priorities and Organizational governance.
   • provide pro-active strategic and operational guidance and support to relevant stakeholders on counter-terrorism in the police area/region of interest.

2. Act as INTERPOL’s central point of contact in the framework of the thematic area/region of interest and is expected to provide strategic advice to the Assistant Director and hierarchy. This will include preparing operation plans, written analytical and operational assessments, status reports, oral presentations and speeches, conducting training needs and other relevant issues pertaining to the thematic area/region of interest.

3. Develop and maintain effective contacts and networks and foster productive relationships with other national, regional and international agencies and institutions outside the Organization.

4. Explore opportunities with member countries, partners and stakeholders to cooperate and collaborate on initiatives, projects, activities and other work to progress the implementation and operationalization of the Directorate’s global strategy to maximize impact and effect.

5. Assist the Assistant Director in the smooth running of the Sub-Directorate on a daily basis including acting in the role of Assistant Director at the Sub-Directorate level and at conferences and/or meetings.

6. Perform any other duties as required by the Assistant Director and/or Director.

REQUIREMENTS

Education and qualification required:

• At least five years’ education at a University or specialized higher education establishment.

Experience and skills required:

• Experienced police officer or law enforcement agency official.
• At least eight years of experience in the field of counter-terrorism is required.
• Sound investigative skills and knowledge in the field of counter-terrorism investigations is required.
• Experience in staff management and supervision is required.
• Experience in project management is highly desirable.
• Experience in working in an international environment is desirable.

Languages:

• Oral and written command of English.
• Knowledge of another INTERPOL official language (French, Spanish and/or Arabic) would be an additional asset.

Abilities required:

• Strong written and oral communication skills (Public speaking and delivery of presentations in English);
• Proficiency with Office software, computers and Internet;
• Ability to think/plan operationally and strategically, and transform initiatives into new working practices;
• work well under pressure (meet sudden deadlines);
• willingness to work overtime when the situation dictates.