Senior Coordinator EXTRA

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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 EXTRA within the  which is part of the​​​​​​ Exec. Dir. Police Capabilities.

Job title: Senior Coordinator EXTRA
Reporting To: CAS Assistant Director 
Location: Lyon 
Duration (in months): 31 October 2028 
Grade: 3 
Number of post: 1
Security Clearance Level: Endorsed
Deadline for application: 9 April 2026

INTERPOL actively encourages applications from women and nationals of member countries that are currently unrepresented among our staff (please click on this link to access the list of countries). Candidates from these countries are particularly encouraged to apply. 

INTERPOL’s recruitment process is merit-based hence all hiring decisions are made considering the applicant’s qualifications and the needs of the Organization.

SUMMARY OF THE ASSIGNED DUTIES, INCLUDING GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE POST

Within the Executive Directorate Police Services (EDPS)/ Operational Support and Analysis Directorate (OSA)/Criminal Analysis Sub-Directorate (CAS), the Senior Coordinator, under the supervision of the CAS Assistant Director, is responsible for oversight and coordination of the European union (EU)-funded Project Reducing the European Union’s Vulnerability to Organized Crime (henceforth referred to as the Project), in line with INTERPOL policies and procedures. 

The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring that all pillars of the Project have prioritized actions that also reflect the OSA Directorate strategy and the wider strategic and operational aims and objectives of the Organization. 

The incumbent will be responsible for the effective coordination of the Project activities across the Organization, identifying and realizing opportunities for cross-Directorate fusion and collaboration. This will include identifying and proposing intelligence-led strategic and operational partnerships and actions with other international organizations who share the same aims and objectives as INTERPOL. This is to maximize the resources available to tackle organized crime and terrorism threats facing member countries. 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ACTIVITIES

In the order of importance, indicate main duties and activities performed by the post holder: supervisory responsibility, taking decisions, etc. 

DUTY 1/Mission 1: Plan, monitor and coordinate activities undertaken by the Project

•    Manage the Project staff and coordinate with all involved units and directorates across EDPS and the Organization.

•    Ensure compliance with INTERPOL policy and procedures.

•    Ensure the Project’s calendar of activities is continually updated.

•    Liaise with the OSA-project Management Office (PMO) to oversee budget and human resource planning to deliver the activities outlined in the Project plan/proposal.

•    Ensure strategic action plans are in place and regularly updated for the Project.

•    Identify and realize opportunities for cross directorate coordination, collaboration and fusion on strategic and operational matters.

•    Liaise with INTERPOL units and prioritize gaining support for the analytical and intelligence-led activities of the Project.

•    Ensure all activities reflect the priorities of the Project strategy, making recommendations where necessary.  

•    Represent INTERPOL and the Project at high-level events that seek to boost strategic recognition and member country engagement and support for INTERPOL analytical capabilities. 

DUTY 2/Mission 2: Support and advise the CAS Assistant Director, OSA Director and EDPS on matters related to the Project

•    Maintain a forward-looking diary for all Project activities.

•    Oversee information management as it pertains to the Project, including supporting a global data collection strategy for crime analysis across EDPS. 

•    Make recommendations for improvements in the efficiency and effectiveness of INTERPOL strategic analysis capabilities, both in the framework of the Project and to the benefit of the wider analytical community at INTERPOL. 

DUTY 3/Mission 3: Define, update policies and SOPs for analysis related to the Project

•    Establish criteria for Project-related activities, operations, and action streams; and under which conditions INTERPOL can or should participate with partner organizations and member countries. 

•    Develop and/or maintain detailed policies and procedures concerning both operational and administrative aspects of the Project.

•    Share best practice for strategic analysis across EDPS and the Executive Directorates of the Organization as relevant.

•    Set out minimal requirements of operational planning, information collection and analysis planning in the framework of the Project. 

DUTY 4/Mission 4: Perform any other duties as required by the hierarchy.

QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION REQUIRED: 

•    Five years’ completed University degree or equivalent, or law enforcement training at a similar senior level.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

•    A minimum of 8 years’ experience in intelligence or crime analysis, particularly strategic analysis, preferably in an international law enforcement setting.

•    Strong experience in implementing and managing complex initiatives and projects, preferably internationally or regionally.

•    Strong background in supporting police work through operational and/or strategic crime analysis.

•    Experience in resource administration/logistics.

•    Legal/police knowledge and experience.

•    Knowledge and understanding of police training needs related to crime analysis.

LANGUAGES:

•    Excellent Command of English (written and oral) as a 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:
o    think/plan operationally and strategically;
o    transform initiatives into new working practices;
o    prepare written documents, including reports and visual presentations that meet professional standards;
o    give presentations;
o    work well under pressure (meet sudden deadlines);
o    willingness to work overtime when the situation dictates.