SECONDMENT - Executive Director Capacity Building & Innovation (EDCI)

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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 an  Executive Director Capacity Building & Innovation (EDCI) within the Executive Directorate Capacity Building & Innovation.

Job title: SECONDMENT - Executive Director Capacity Building & Innovation (EDCI)
Reporting To: Secretary General
Location: Singapore 

Duration (in months): 36.00 
Grade: Unclassified 
Number of post: 1
Security Clearance Level: Enhanced
Deadline for application: 8 October 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.

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

The post reports directly to the Secretary General and is based at the INTERPOL Global Center for Innovation (IGCI) in Singapore.

This senior leadership position is responsible for advancing INTERPOL’s global role as a hub of law enforcement innovation and training. The incumbent provides strategic direction on the identification and adoption of transformative technologies—such as AI, digital forensics, and data analytics—guiding INTERPOL’s innovation agenda and fostering strong partnerships, particularly through the Global Complex for Innovation in Singapore. They lead awareness campaigns, oversee pilot projects, and develop frameworks to support ethical and effective tech integration across member countries.

In parallel, the role oversees the global capacity building and training strategy, including the development of best practices, standardized curricula, and remote learning tools. The incumbent directs the INTERPOL Global Academy Network and supports donor engagement to expand impact. Additionally, they manage organizational planning, resources, and representation, serving as INTERPOL’s senior official in Singapore and ensuring high-level engagement with national authorities when required.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ACTIVITIES

OBJECTIVE 1/Mission 1: Drive INTERPOL’s posture as vehicle of innovation:

• Provide strategic direction and high-level oversight in identifying and assessing emerging technologies and innovations with the potential to transform global law enforcement practices globally;
• Lead the development of a future-focused innovation agenda for INTERPOL and its member countries, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and the evolving threat landscape;
• Lead and direct the activities in the creation and management of a dedicated hub for INTERPOL–industry cooperation focused on emerging technologies, serving as a strategic platform to engage private sector partners in the co-development, testing, and responsible adoption of innovative law enforcement and security solutions, in full compliance with INTERPOL’s legal framework and ethical standards;
• Provide leadership in defining INTERPOL’s positioning and messaging as a thought leader and advocate for the responsible adoption of advanced technologies—such as artificial intelligence, digital forensics, data analytics, blockchain, and secure communications—by law enforcement across the membership;
• Initiate and manage global awareness campaigns, strategic dialogues, and capacity-building efforts to support the uptake of innovation and digitally-enabled workflows within member countries;
• Foster strong partnerships with research institutions, industry, and law enforcement innovation hubs, particularly but not limited to the very rich landscape offered by Singapore, to ensure early access to cutting-edge tools and knowledge;
• Lead the development of strategic guidance and frameworks to support member countries in technology acquisition, integration, and lifecycle management, including capacity assessments and investment prioritization;

• Represent INTERPOL as a global voice on law enforcement innovation in high-level international fora, fostering global consensus and collaborative action on technology-driven policing.

OBJECTIVE 2/Mission 2: provide leadership in developing and implementing INTERPOL Capacity Building & Training Strategy

• Provide visionary leadership in shaping the global capacity building strategy for law enforcement, ensuring it aligns with INTERPOL’s strategic goals and addresses the evolving security needs of member countries;
• Spearhead identification and codification of global best practices in law enforcement training, drawing from leading institutions, operational experience, and international standards;
• Lead the development of comprehensive, modular, and scalable international training curricula, covering critical crime areas such as transnational organized crime, cybercrime, counter-terrorism, forensics, and investigative techniques, including by relying extensively on remote learning solutions;
• Ensure that INTERPOL-approved curricula are designed using modern pedagogical methods and delivered through innovative formats—including in-person, virtual, and blended learning—to maximize global accessibility and impact;
• Cultivate and maintain high-level partnerships with subject matter experts, law enforcement leaders, and regional training centers to co-develop content that is operationally relevant and forward-looking;
• Ensure a robust system is established for measuring the effectiveness and impact of training programmes, using data and performance indicators to drive strategic adjustments and continuous improvement;
• Exercise executive oversight in tailoring training interventions to the unique institutional, legal, and cultural contexts of recipient countries, ensuring responsiveness and sustainability;
• Provide strategic leadership in the creation, expansion, and governance of a global network of law enforcement training institutions under the INTERPOL Global Academy Network, positioning the organization as a central hub for international training excellence and fostering global harmonization of policing standards;
• Support engagement efforts of prospective donors by the Executive Directorate, Partnership and Planning, aimed at mobilizing resources for the development of INTERPOL capacity building and training initiatives.

OBJECTIVE 3/Mission 3: Strategic Management and Organizational Leadership

• Exercise comprehensive managerial responsibilities, including personnel leadership, budget oversight, strategic planning, and operational decision-making across the Executive Directorate’s mandate and offices;
• At the request of the Secretary General, represent INTERPOL in high-level meetings with national and international law enforcement, industry and academic stakeholders fostering cooperation and operational alignment;
• Foster strong cross- Executive Directorate collaboration.

OBJECTIVE 4/Mission 4

• Perform any other duties as required by the hierarchy.

QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION REQUIRED

• Graduate university degree (i.e. Masters preferably in Technology or related discipline);
• Certifications if any.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• At least 15 years of management experience at senior level within a national law enforcement agency or an equivalent service;
• Sound understanding of law enforcement cooperation issues at national and international level;
• Experience in assessing and developing corporate technology solutions;
• Experience in planning and managing complex tasks, under minimum supervision;
• Experience working in an international environment would be highly desirable; either from employment in an international organization or from participating in e.g. international working groups, joint international projects etc.

LANGUAGES:

• Fluency in English is required;
• Fluency or proficiency in additional official working languages would be an additional asset.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Create, develop or contribute to vision and strategy of the organization;
• Ability to manage change, transformation, diversity and innovation;
• Develop and maintain global partnerships and peer networks;
• Dedication to improved service delivery, personal and staff development;
• Ability to uphold high standards of integrity, professional ethics and accountability. Value respect and promote equality and diversity.

SPECIAL APTITUDES

• Strong people management skills;
• Very strong communication skills, including ability to present and communicate with high profile audiences;
• Strong cultural awareness and excellent interpersonal skills in multicultural settings;
• Ability to be strategic and tactical when making decisions;
• Ability to maintain objectivity and apply logical, specifically inductive, reasoning;
• Ability to work in teams as well as individually;
• Ability to work persistently in challenging environments and under pressure;
• Initiative, creativity (original thinking) and curiosity, diversity of thoughts;
• Ability to develop leverage and sustain productive professional networks;
• Ability to synthesize and simplify complex concepts for communication at all levels;
• Good listening skills;

Ability to travel and to work beyond normal office hours as required.