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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 Senior Coordinator  within the Organized and Emerging Crime Sub-directorate which is part of the​​​​​​ Police Services Executive Directorate.

Job title: Senior Coordinator 
Reporting To: Director, Organized and Emerging Crime
Location: Lyon
Duration (in months): 36
Grade: 3
Number of post: 1
Security Clearance Level: Basic
Deadline for application:1 September 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.

The Senior Coordinator Organized and Emerging Crime, under the supervision of the Director Organized and Emerging Crime (OEC), is responsible for supporting OEC Coordinators and Assistant Directors in developing and coordinating new activities and projects in line with INTERPOL policies and procedures.  The officer will be responsible for ensuring each sub directorate has prioritized Action Plans that reflect the OEC strategy and the wider strategic and operational aims and objectives of the organization.

This officer will be responsible for the effective coordination of OEC activity across the organization, identifying and realizing opportunities for cross Directorate fusion and collaboration.  This will include identifying and proposing strategic and operational partnerships with other international organizations who share the same aims and objectives as INTERPOL. This is to maximize the resources available to tackle organized crime threats facing member countries.

In the order of importance, indicate main duties and activities performed by the post holder: supervisory responsibility, taking decisions, etc. /Par ordre d’importance, indiquez les principales missions et activités du titulaire du poste (ex: missions d’encadrement, prise de décisions, etc.)

DUTY 1: Plan, monitor and coordinate operations and projects

• Coordination with all involved units and directorates across OEC and the organization;
• Ensure compliance with INTERPOL policy and procedures;
• Ensure the OEC calendar of operations are continually updated;
• Assist with the budget and human resource planning to deliver the OEC strategy;
• Ensure Strategic Actions Plans are in place and regularly updated for each OEC threat area as defined by the Director OEC.
• Identify and realize opportunities for cross directorate coordination, collaboration and fusion on strategic and operational matters.
• Liaise with INTERPOL units and prioritise support for OEC activity. In particular ensure OEC activity is under-pinned by comprehensive threat assessments and appropriate analysis.
• Ensure all activity reflects the priorities of the OEC strategy, making recommendations where necessary.

DUTY 2: Support and advise the Director OEC and EDPS

• Serve as a point of contact for EDPS, Cabinet and other Directorates concerning OEC operations and projects;
• Maintain a forward looking diary for operations and significant activity and report these to the Director and EDPS weekly;
• Assist sub-directorates OEC to implement an effective performance regime, including debriefings and reporting.
• Make recommendations to Director OEC for improvements in the efficiency and effectiveness of OEC activity.

DUTY 3: Define, update policies and SOPs for operations and projects

• Establish criteria for INTERPOL facilitated operations and projects; and under which conditions INTERPOL can or should participate with partner organizations and member countries.
• Define details SOPs that cover both operational and administrative aspects of OEC activity;
• Share best practice across OEC and the organization;
• Set out minimal requirements of post operational planning, information collection and analysis planning.

DUTY 4:

• Perform any other duties as required by the supervisor

Education and qualification required:

• University degree or equivalent or law enforcement training at senior level

Experience required:

• Experience in implementing and managing complex projects
• Sound background in specialized crime investigations including regional and international expertise/operational support;
• Strong investigative and operational police background
• Experience in resource administration/logistics;
• Legal/police knowledge and experience;
• Knowledge and understanding of broader police training needs;
• Background in criminal investigations and/or criminal analysis;

languages:

• Excellent Command of English (written and oral) as working language. Fluency in French would be an additional asset. Knowledge of another of the Organization’s official languages (Spanish or Arabic) would be useful.

Abilities required:

• Excellent communication skills
• proficiency with Office software, computers and Internet
• Ability to :
• • think/plan operationally and strategically
  • transform initiatives into new working practices
  • prepare written documents, including reports and visual presentations that meet professional standards
  • give presentations
  • work well under pressure (meet sudden deadlines)
  • willingness to work overtime when the situation dictates