JOB DESCRIPTION

VACANCY NOTICE 1379 

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

Please read the Conditions of Secondment in force at INTERPOL (shared via the NCB) including the maximum duration of secondment.

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 Assistant Director Counter-Terrorism, Capabilities within the Counter-Terrorism which is part of the​​​​​​ Exec. Dir. Police Services.

Job title: SECONDMENT Assistant Director Counter-Terrorism, Capabilities
Reporting To:  Executive Director Police Services 
Location: Lyon
Duration (in months): 36.00
Grade: 2
Number of post: 1
Security Clearance Level: Enhanced
Deadline for application: 31 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.

INTRODUCTION OF POST

Under the supervision of Director Counter-Terrorism (CT), the incumbent will be required to lead and manage the CT Capabilities Sub-Directorate by overseeing a range of activities through direct supervision of a number of staff and specialized teams to ensure: (1) that the policies and plans of the Directorate, and the strategic and operational objectives, in so far as they concern the work of the Sub-Directorate, are known, explained and understood by staff, and are fully implemented by the Sub-Directorate; and (2) that the Sub-Directorate functions efficiently and effectively generating a high performing team environment, with professionalism and adherence to INTERPOL’s values and Code of Conduct.

PRIMARY DUTIES

1. Lead, define and implement a programmatic approach to business planning, projects and policies of the CT Sub-Directorate so that the teams of the Sub-Directorate will:
   1. through well-led and managed plans and projects, provide quality, up-to-date advice on CT and operational support matters and maintain an in-depth knowledge covering a wide range of current and emerging CT threats;
   2. develop and support capacity building, training and investigative support to INTERPOL’s member countries on specific CT crime areas;
   3. drive administrative and operational services for member country national and regional counter terrorism activities as required.

2. Initiate, coordinate and ensure the Sub-Directorate will, in a timely manner:
   1. identify existing and emerging CT related issues;
   2. provide recommendations as part of a programmatic approach through projects, activities and missions for the Sub-Directorate to be undertaken and propose them to the foreign policy and law enforcement communities for support and funding;
   3. ensure projects are in line with the Organization’s and Directorate’s strategic priorities;
   4. provide regular status reports of the Sub-Directorate’s activities for the Director and regular reporting on project and programmatic outcomes to the Executive Directors or Secretary General as required.

3. Develop and maintain effective contacts and networks with other Sub-Directorates and Directorates of the General Secretariat, including leading or participating (as an expert in a field) in Working Groups, with Regional Bureaus (RB), National Central Bureaus (NCB) and other fora; and foster productive relationships with other national, regional and international agencies and institutions outside the Organization.

4. Explore opportunities with member countries, partners and stakeholders to cooperate and collaborate on initiatives, projects, programmes, activities and other work to progress the implementation and operationalization of the Directorate’s global strategy to maximize impact and effect in countering terrorism in all its forms.

5. Maintain a detailed knowledge of the activities, strategies and operational objectives and outcomes of teams under your supervision; being directly responsible for all Sub-Directorate matters, as well as assisting the Director to plan and maintain programs, projects, staffing and a budget, and then efficiently and effectively managing financial and staffing resources for the Sub-Directorate.

6. Act on behalf of the Director in their absence, as required; representing at the organizational level and at international conferences and/or meetings.

7. Perform any other duties as required by the Director and/or the Executive Director of Police Services.

REQUIREMENTS

Education and qualification required

• 5 years University degree (preferably in Law, Criminal Justice, CT, Public Policy or Police Management).
• Law enforcement training at a senior level.

Experience required

• Minimum of 10 years experience in CT or related field/s, and possess highly specialized criminal investigations expertise including regional and national operational exposure/policing activities or support;
• Strong leadership skills and experience as a Senior Manager of a national law enforcement agency or an equivalent position in an international law enforcement organization;
• Sound background in the management of strategic programs and projects and their performance monitoring, evaluation, measurement and reporting;
• Experience in planning and managing complex tasks, with minimum supervision;
• Experience working in an international environment would be highly desirable; either from employment in an international organization or from participating in for example, international working groups, joint international projects etc;
• Strong communication skills, both in written and oral form;
• Experience working with computers, including knowledge of oral presentation software, business intelligence and word processing software.

Languages

• English is required.
• Proficiency in a second Interpol official working language (Arabic, French or Spanish) would be an additional asset.

Abilities required

• Personal and professional maturity
• Ability to maintain objectivity and apply logical and inductive reasoning
• Ability to work in teams, as well as individually
• Ability to work under pressure, be resilient and work with diplomacy and tact
• Good social and networking skills, including those in diverse and multicultural environments
• Shows initiative, creativity, critical thinking and curiosity
• Ability to develop and maintain professional contacts and networks
• Ability to analyze, synthesize and problem solve
• Good listening and communication skills.