Criminal Intelligence Officer - Crimes against Children - Reserve List

Vacancy Notice 1502

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: Criminal Intelligence Officer - Crimes against Children - Reserve List 
Reporting To: Coordinator Crimes against Children
Location: Multiple Duty Station Except Lyon, France
Type of contract: Fixed-term Contract 
Duration (in months): 36.00 
Grade: 5   
Number of post:1
Level of Security screening:  Enhanced
Deadline for application: 21 November 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 will 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

The Executive Directorate for Police Services (EDPS) oversees all INTERPOL’s police activities and criminal databases. The Organized and Emerging Crime (OEC) Directorate within EDPS focuses primarily on operational activities, including supporting member countries to carry out transnational
operations, and provides investigative support to member countries. The Vulnerable Communities (VCO) Sub-Directorate focuses on three crime areas: Crimes against Children (CAC), Human Trafficking and Smuggling of Migrants (HTSM).

Under the supervision and guidance of management, the Criminal Intelligence Officer will assume responsibility for continuing with existing activities, as well as establishing new programs, which provide operational, investigative and technical support to member countries.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ACTIVITIES

The incumbent will take part in CAC unit various activities aimed to progress international cooperation between specialized units and investigators around the world, build and support their operational capacity to investigate this crime area and progress the availability and use of dedicated tools to aid such investigations.
More specifically, the incumbent will have sound knowledge of the online child sexual exploitation (CSE) crime area, and take part in activities including:

DUTY 1: Capacity Building and Training Development
Develop and deliver capacity building trainings for specialized units in member countries, on topics such as Victim Identification, Covert Internet Investigations, Open-Source Intelligence, Online Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) investigation, forensic interviewing, evidence searching and triage, etc.

DUTY 2: Online Child Sexual Exploitation Investigative support
Ensure online CSE investigation including open-source collection, Darknet monitoring, P2P monitoring, CII, Child Sexual Exploitation material (images/videos) triaging and analysis, etc. – all aimed towards progressing offender and victim identification, through referrals and liaison with specialized units in member countries.

DUTY 3: ICSE Database Management
Operate on INTERPOL’s International Child Sexual Exploitation media database (ICSE), administrative and quality control tasks, engagement and liaison with ICSE users around the world to progress their usage and contribution. Participate in development workshops and new feature/version testing campaigns.

DUTY 4: Participation in Forums and Working Groups
Participate in professional and international forums and working groups, governmental, civil society and private sector, delivering speeches, presentations and comments.

DUTY 5: Partnership and Cooperation Establishment
Liaise with officials in member countries and organizations, with NGO’s and with the private sector to progress cooperation, engagement and partnerships linked to prevention and enforcement of crimes against children.

DUTY 6: Documentation and Standards Development
Draft documentation, referrals, standards of operation, curriculums, linked to the above activities.

DUTY 7: Additional Tasks and Responsibilities
Carry any other task related to Crimes Against Children or the unit’s mandate, to ensure the organization can provide continued service to its membership, as requested by management.

Perform any other duties as required by the hierarchy.

QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION REQUIRED
•    Three to four years' relevant education at a university or other specialized higher education establishment required.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
•    At least three years of professional work experience on crimes against children in a law enforcement agency.
•    Proven experience in Police services is required.

LANGUAGES
•    Professional fluency in English is required.
•    Knowledge of other official INTERPOL languages (Arabic, French or Spanish) is desirable.

ABILITIES REQUIRED
•    Ability to work with explicit and graphic child sexual exploitation material such as images and videos on a regular basis.
•    Ability to work in an international and dynamic environment, demanding frequent interaction and cooperation.
•    Ability to work seamlessly as a member of a team.
•    Ability to draft high quality documents and presentations.
•    Ability to think/plan operationally and strategically and transform initiatives into new working practices.
•    Ability to work independently in an organized and disciplined manner.
•    Strong communication skills, both in written and oral form (public speaking and delivery of presentations);
•    A high level of computer literacy. Comfort with technology and software and an ability to
•    Conceptualize systems and tools - existing or needed.
•    Reediness for frequent travel abroad, ability to adapt to local conditions and customs.

SKILLS REQUIRED
•    Personal and professional maturity.
•    Integrity, honesty and high moral commitment.
•    Adaptability and the capability to work under pressure.
•    Ability to handle sensitive material and maintain confidentiality.
•    Ability to maintain objectivity and apply logical reasoning.
•    Excellent interpersonal skills, liaison and trust building capabilities.
•    Good social skills, particularly in a multicultural environment.
•    Initiative, creativity and curiosity.
•    Ability to develop and maintain professional networks.
•    Ability to synthesize.
•    Good listening skills.
•    Sense of prioritization and ability to meet deadlines.
•    Self-motivation and initiative.
•    A strive for quality and achievement.