Criminal Intelligence Officer - Wildlife Crime

Vacancy Notice 880

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 - Wildlife Crime
Reporting To: Operations Coordinator
Location: Yaoundé
Type of contract: Project Fixed-term Contract
Duration (in months): 36.00
Grade: 5   
Number of posts: 1
Level of Security screening: Enhanced
Deadline for application: 4 June 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 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 may be used to generate a reserve list of suitable candidates that may be used to address Organization's similar staffing needs in the future.

INTRODUCTION OF THE POST

The post holder will be a member of INTERPOL’s Environmental Security (ENS) Sub-Directorate.
ENS supports law enforcement agencies to tackle wildlife crime – a criminal activity resulting in the illegal exploitation of wild flora and fauna, covering the entire supply chain, from poaching and transportation to processing and trading. In addition, wildlife crime is also facilitated by many other crime types, including document fraud, corruption, and money laundering.
The post holder will be required to facilitate law enforcement cooperation to tackle transnational wildlife crimes using INTERPOL’s tools and capabilities and increase the flow and exchange of information to enable the identification, disruption and dismantling of international criminal networks operating in this crime area.

PRIMARY DUTIES

DUTY 1

Increase the flow and exchange of information related to wildlife crime through INTERPOL’s information system.

DUTY 2

Deliver operational support to the member countries, including initiating new cases and follow up of other ongoing cases and investigations.

DUTY 3
Support preparation and implementation of regional and global wildlife crime operations and follow up support resulting from such operations.
DUTY 4
Act as a point of contact for National Central Bureaus, other Law Enforcement Agencies and other partners from the civil society (including NGOs and private sector), regarding requests for information, operational/investigative assistance and international law enforcement cooperation.
DUTY 5
Support the organization of law enforcement meetings, including selection of participants, preparation of the agenda and meeting facilitation.
DUTY 6
Represent Environmental Security Sub-Directorate at internal and external conferences, meetings or events related to the subject of wildlife crime.
DUTY 7 

Develop and deliver capacity building programmes aiming to enhance international law enforcement response to tackling environmental crimes.

DUTY 8

Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

REQUIREMENTS

All candidates will be assessed on the under mentioned requirements.

Please only include professional experience for which you can provide official proof of employment (i.e. pay-slip indicating your functional title, work certificates, etc.). You could be asked to provide copies of such documents prior to interviews/tests. Any discrepancies found between the information stated in any of your application documents and the evidence of employment provided, will be considered misrepresentation and may lead to your disqualification from this selection procedure. This is especially important for your current and previous functional titles (they need to be exactly the same as the one in your contractual agreement), exact dates of employment, description of responsibilities and achievements, reason(s) for leaving and part-time work.

Training/Education required

• University degree (preferably social sciences/humanities, natural sciences or law);
• Law enforcement training at a senior level with a component on wildlife or environmental crimes.

Experience required

• Minimum 5 years of professional work experience as an investigator in a law enforcement agency dealing with wildlife or other environmental crimes;
• Demonstrated professional experience in wildlife criminal investigations, including regional expertise and operational police support;
• Competency and experience in evidence collection, chain of custody, interviewing techniques and preparing cases for prosecution purposes.

Languages

• Professional fluency in English and French. Proficiency in a third official working language of the Organization would be an additional asset.

Specific skills required

• Strong communication skills, both written and oral (experience of public speaking and delivery of presentations);
• Proficiency in IT/computer skills;
• Report writing skills.

Special aptitudes required

Proven ability to:
• utilise innovative technological solutions to support wildlife crime investigations such as cyber investigations and forensics;
• complete tasks accurately and efficiently with minimum supervision, working individually and as part of a team;
• prepare structured written documents, including intelligence reports, operational plans, and professional visual presentations;
• deliver capacity building and mentorship activities;
• develop and maintain professional networks;
• work in a high-pressure environment (especially to tight deadlines);
• work additional hours when required.