JOB DESCRIPTION

VACANCY NOTICE 889 

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 Spechialized Officer within the Operational Support and Analysis Directorate which is part of the​​​​​​ Police Services Executive Directorate. 

Job title: Specialized Officer
Reporting To: Senior Coordinator
Location: Lyon, France
Duration (in months): 36 months
Grade: 5
Number of post: 1
Security Clearance Level: Basic
Deadline for application:15 August 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.

Within the Executive Directorate police Services (EDPS) and Operational Support & Analysis Directorate (OSA), the Forensics and Police Data Management Sub-directorate (FPDM) is responsible for maintaining the Organization”s travel and identity document databases. These databases and associated products such as the Frontex INTERPOL Electronic Library Database System (FIELDS), EdisonTD, Document Information System Civil Status (DISCS), and allow member countries to share information on travel and identity documents, in accordance with INTERPOL standards as defined by FPDM, through INTERPOL channels.

The Specialized Officer will be primarily assigned to FIELDS, a system jointly developed by INTERPOL and Frontex (European Border & Coast Guard Agency), giving police officers and border guards visual information, in a simple format, on the key markers that can indicate a counterfeit or forged document.

Under the supervision of the Senior Coordinator FIELDS, the incumbent will be required to apply its travel & identity document authentication and border management knowledge to a diverse range of tasks as required by the needs of the FIELDS programme and its alignment with the overall border strategy of the organization.

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

       DUTY 1

Under the supervision of Senior Coordinator FIELDS, and in collaboration with the Counterfeit Currency and Security Document (CCSD) Unit:

• Maintain and transmit to member countries a holistic understanding of all the INTERPOL document authentication databases and border management capabilities.
• Assist FIELDS beneficiary countries’ authorities in the processing of information on travel and identity document fraud.
• Support beneficiary countries in the procedure for publication/circulation of National Document Fraud Alerts.
• Ensure that the use of the INTERPOL document authentication databases by beneficiary countries is compliant with INTERPOL’s procedures and Rules on the Processing of Data (RPD) whilst identifying, responding to and correcting, in collaboration with CCSD, any non-compliance issues where appropriate.
• Serve as the FIELDS Central Unit’s document authentication expert within FPDM, in relation to collaboration with other OSA sub-directorates and departments in the General Secretariat such as Executive Directorate of Legal Affairs, Information & Systems Technology Directorate, Data Protection Office, Specialized Crime Sub-Directorates, etc., on matters related to travel and identity document authentication.

      DUTY 2

         Support the FIELDS Central Unit in:

• INTERPOL’s travel and identity document product developments and policy.
• Provide document authentication-related support such as data entry and data validation, depending on the incumbent”s area of expertise.
• As subject matter expert, represent INTERPOL by participating in various working groups and international conferences when requested by the FPDM Assistant Director and/ or Senior Coordinator.

       DUTY 3

Under the supervision of both the Senior Coordinator FIELDS, and in collaboration with CCSD and the FIELDS Central Unit:

• Develop training material and delivering training, on-site and online, related to the INTERPOL document authentication capabilities.
• Produce reference material for member countries’ specialized agencies to assist in the authentication of travel and identity documents.
• Participate in promotional activities to increase awareness of INTERPOL document authentication business products and best practices among stakeholders.
• Support in the development and maintenance of the legal framework and SOPs enabling the processing of information on document authentication.

 

       DUTY 4

Support the FIELDS Central Unit by:

• Responding to member countries” requests for assistance by providing, for example, technical information, practical support or general advice related to document authentication.
• Providing document forensic support to internal stakeholders as required.
• Conducting outreach with member countries to collect information on travel and identity document authentication (e.g. specimen documents, alerts etc.) and understand border officer and document examiner needs at the national level.

Perform any other duties as required by the hierarchy.

Education and qualification required:

• A minimum of three-to-four years” completed education at a University or other specialized higher education establishment. Ten years” experience is required if the education qualification is not met.

Experience required:

• At least three years of experience in identity and travel document authentication.
• Recognized expertise and knowledge of technical and/or forensic analysis of travel, identity, and other security-printed documents.
• Thorough knowledge of border management procedures and related systems, databases, and tools.
• Strong understanding of electronic Machine Readable Travel Documents (eMRTDs) related systems and standards.
• Experience in document fraud detection methods, modi operandi, and evolving trends.
• Ability to transfer knowledge on document fraud detection methods and border management procedures.
• Working experience in an international context.
• Experience in working in/with another international organization / international environment would be an asset.

languages:

• Professional fluency in English is required.
• Knowledge of any other language would be considered an additional asset.

Abilities required:

• Ability to maintain objectivity and apply logical reasoning.
• Initiative, creativity (original thinking) and curiosity.
• Experience in working with computers including knowledge of oral presentations software, business intelligence and word processing software.
• Excellent organizational skills and resourcefulness.
• Excellent ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Ability to independently write comprehensive reports and decision-making documents.
• Good listening skills.
• Ability to cope with sudden increase in workload and high degree of availability (may be required to travel, work overtime and outside normal working hours).
• Ability to synthesize & analyse.
• Ability to work in a team as well as individually with minimum supervision.
• Ability to react quickly and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Highly motivated with a sense of initiative.
• Discretion, tact, diplomacy, rigor, particularly in a multicultural environment.
• Personal and professional maturity.
• Multi-tasking and result oriented.
• Ability to work under pressure.