SECONDMENT - Coordinator Cyber Strategy

VACANCY NOTICE 1618 

This vacancy announcement pertains to law enforcement and/or governmental officials within INTERPOL's member countries only.

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Please be aware that your home Administration/Agency/Service/Government will be responsible for all of your salary/remuneration, social insurance, pension contributions, welfare benefits, family allowances, benefits during your assignment at INTERPOL as well as travel, removal expenses related to your arrival at and departure from INTERPOL, and any other related costs depending on your circumstances. It is requested that you obtain in writing, confirmation from your home Administration/Agency/Service/Government that it agrees with these CONDITIONS OF SECONDMENT. This confirmation letter should be forwarded to us THROUGH THE NCB.

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 - Coordinator Cyber Strategy within the Cybercrime which is part of the​​​​​​ Exec. Dir. Investigation Support.

Job title: SECONDMENT - Coordinator Cyber Strategy
Reporting To:  Head Cyber Strategy and Capabilities Development
Location: Singapore 
Duration (in months): 36.00 
Grade: 4 
Number of post: 1
Security Clearance Level: Enhanced
Deadline for application: 16 November 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 Cybercrime Directorate, and under the supervision of Head Cyber Strategy & Capabilities Development, the Cyber Strategy Coordinator is in charge of coordinating activities relating to cyber strategy, outreach and partnerships, including, but not limited to:

• Establishing partnerships with external entities, such as the private sector, academia and other organizations on data sharing and provision of tools, expertise and training in the area of combatting Cybercrime.
• Designing and organising global conferences and events related to activities facilitating the Directorate’s efforts against cybercrime.

Contributing to the Directorate’s strategic planning process, including performance monitoring, KPI tracking, and alignment with the Organization’s global strategy. Identifying and supporting the mobilization of internal and external funding opportunities to strengthen cybercrime capabilities and initiatives.
The post holder is a point of contact pertaining to cyber strategy and outreach matters, and is expected to provide advice and analytical insight to his/her unit head regarding further development in these areas. These include the delivery of written analysis, status reports and oral presentations to be delivered during meetings and conferences, both internally and externally. The Coordinator can also be called, upon request, to represent the Organization for internal and external engagement pertaining to Directorate initiatives and efforts.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ACTIVITIES

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

The Coordinator will provide support to the following main functions:

• To respond to and deliver all daily and ad-hoc tasks pertaining to cyber strategyand cyber partnership , in compliance with the Organization’s priorities, management decisions and relevant policies/rules.
• Personally take charge of some of the planned tasks, especially of the utmost complexity with respect to the incumbent specialized expertise in the area.
• Oversee the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of work produced by assigned staff, ensuring adherence to established standards, and organizational policies.
• Prepare and deliver high-level briefings, reports, and presentations for senior management, international meetings, training sessions, and conferences, effectively communicating strategic objectives and outcomes.
• Identify staff development needs and contribute to capacity building, mentoring team members and facilitating training initiatives to enhance technical, analytical, and strategic competencies in alignment with the Directorate’s mission
• To proactively establish and manage internal and external cyber partnership with partners in line with the Directorate’s strategic and business objectives.
• To monitor and report key performance indicators to the management.
• Work closely with law enforcement agencies and other stakeholders in recipient countries.
• To be a point of contact for internal and external partners with respect to cyber strategic policies, and Cyber partnerships, and be called upon to represent the Organization in that perspective when required.
• Provide timely and adequate responses to any specific questions or advice sought by the management, staff or outside partners.
• Perform any other related duty as required by the hierarchy.

QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION REQUIRED:

• Three to four years’ completed education is required (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent certification level) in a relevant field. Higher degrees are desired.
  
  

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• At least 5 years of experience in investigating cybercrime or cyber-enabled crime areas.
• Strong background experience and knowledge in international co-operation / law enforcement operations / investigations.
• Experience in development, delivery and management of projects focused on Organizational strategic and policy changes.
• Experience in staff supervision is highly desirable.
• Experience in establishing external outreach and partnerships, is highly desirable.
• Good working knowledge of ICT systems/digital forensics.
• Working knowledge of legal issues relating to cybercrime.

LANGUAGES:

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

ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to adapt to an international environment
• Aptitude to work under minimum supervision
• Capability in writing high quality documents
• Proven ability and efficiency in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results
• Capacity of leading and working as a team member
• Sense of initiative
• Attention to details
• Personal and professional maturity
• Ability to develop and maintain professional networks

As part of our commitment to transparency throughout our recruitment process, INTERPOL's Staff Manual Regulation 11.4: Age-limit, which states that:

'Officials of the Organization shall not normally be retained in service beyond the age of 65 years. The Secretary General may, in exceptional cases and in the interests of the Organization, extend this age limit, in which case he shall inform the official concerned sufficiently in advance.'

Given this Regulation and in case candidates reach the age of 65 during the potential duration of the appointment, should they be selected for the position and the process proceed to appointment, the employment period may be affected by this regulatory limit and may therefore not extend for the full standard contract duration as published in the vacancy notice.

We are sharing this information to ensure transparency at this stage of the process.