JOB DESCRIPTION

Vacancy Notice 1376

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: Due Diligence Specialist
Reporting To: Head of Confidentiality and Due Diligenec Desk
Location: Lyon
Type of contract: Fixed-term Contract
Duration (in months): 12.00
Grade: 6
Number of post:1
Level of Security screening:Enhanced
Deadline for application: 3 September 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.

* Subsequent extension to this post 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.

SUMMARY OF THE ASSIGNED DUTIES,

INCLUDING GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE POST

Within the Office of Internal Oversight (OIO), and under the overall supervision of the Head of the Confidentiality and Due Diligence Desk, the post holder assists with the administration of Due Diligence cases, ensuring adherence to applicable rules and procedures.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ACTIVITIES

The Due Diligence Specialist actively participates and contributes to the development, implementation and maintenance of the operational due diligence function at INTERPOL. The incumbent assists with the workflow of Due Diligence information and keeps all records up to date. He/she conducts screenings on due diligence and approval processes related to the assessment of donation and collaboration of delivery of public and/or private sector.

Mission 1: Implementation of INTERPOL’s due diligence process

• Maintain incoming enquiries for due diligence of potential partners, donors and/or vendors.
• Provide guidance and support to General Secretariat directorates with regard to due diligence activities and process.
• Participate to internal meetings, and liaise with stakeholders, on due diligence, when required.
• Taking detailed screening of current and prospective partners and donors; conduct ethical research using environmental, social and governance criteria in line with the INTERPOL Guideline for extra budgetary resources; verify compliance with the organization screening policy; identify potential risks with a focus on reputational risk.
• Report on ongoing due diligence assessment activity, and draft and consolidate the due diligence assessment report.
• Record due diligences activities, including in the due diligence registry/database of all screened potential partners, donors and/or vendors, ensuring that the information is made available to OIO and INTERPOL as appropriate.

Mission 2: Development of INTERPOL’s due diligence process

• Contribute to the improvement of a standardized operational due diligence assessment process for INTERPOL.
• Contribute to the development and maintain the technical tools to implement the due diligence assessment process, including the creation of a central registry/ database of all screened prospects and partners, as well as prospects being considerate or approached.
• Contribute to the implementation and improvement of IT systems, practices and processes, including compliance with security standards, and documentation of processes and procedures.
• May liaise with an external due diligence data provider to access database reports and to commission custom-made reports as required.

 

Perform any other duties as required by the hierarchy.

QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

Education and qualification required

• Three to four years of completed University Degree level education or equivalent in a relevant discipline such as law, accounting or finance.

• A Master level in an associated field would be an asset.
• Specific professional qualifications in due diligence, fraud or financial crime, compliance, money laundering reporting officers, audit or similar fields would be an asset.

 

Skills and Experience required

• A minimum of three years of progressively relevant professional experience in the area. Five years’ professional experience in the area is required if the post holder does not have the required level of education.
• Legal, administrative experience with sensitive information would be beneficial.
• Familiarity with data-processing tools of research of police data bases.
• IT and MS office knowledge including presentations software, business intelligence and word processing software.
• Experience in an international or multicultural environment is a strong asset.

Languages

• Fluency in English is required.
• Proficiency in a second official working language of the Organization (Arabic, French or Spanish) is beneficial.

 

Abilities required

• Strong computer skills, including knowledge of word processing, database management, spreadsheet software and open-source intelligence.
• Ability to independently analyze large volume of material, handling urgent requests and meet tight deadlines.
• Conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results.
• Diplomacy, discretion and tact.
• Ability to maintain objectivity and apply logical reasoning.
• Ability to synthesize.
• Initiative, creativity (original thinking) and curiosity.
• Ability to work in teams as well as individually.
• Good social skills, particularly in a multicultural environment.
• Good communication and presentation skills both in written and oral form.