INTERPOL is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes the applications of all qualified candidates who are nationals of INTERPOL member countries, irrespective of their racial or ethnic origin, opinions or beliefs, gender, sexual orientation and disabilities.

INTERPOL places no restrictions on the eligibility of candidates, without distinction as to race or ethnic origin, religion, opinions, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities.
However, the national policy and laws in force in INTERPOL host countries may mean that staff members’ spouses or partners, while legally recognized by the Organization, are not given the same recognition when they reside in certain duty stations.
When this is the case, the Organization will inform the candidates accordingly to ensure that they are aware of the situation and allow them to make an informed decision.

INTRODUCTION OF THE POST

Under the supervision of the Head of Regional Bureau, the Regional Specialized Officer will be
responsible for:
1. The specific operational crime response, covering all aspects of day-to-day crime matters
relevant to the region,
2. The general information related to law enforcement and crime combating in the region and
3. An adequate support on regional and national level.
These assignments will improve the co-operation in the region and should be accomplished through the
treatment of INTERPOL messages, conferences and meetings, missions, liaison, training and the creation
of reports.
This is not a supervisory position and issues related to the deployment of staff, use of resources and
budget expenditure are handled under supervision

PRIMARY DUTIES
DUTY 1:
- Analyse pertinent information and disseminate it as appropriate
- Assess information received at the General Secretariat and initiate the timely diffusion of
relevant information to member countries;
- Link items of information in order to develop trends and strategic initiatives as necessary.

DUTY 2: Prepare/assist projects, analysis and programmes
- Initiate and prepare programmes and projects concerning assigned countries dealt with or
specific kind of crime;
- Prepare analytical studies and summary reports;
- Identify criminal/co-operation problems in assigned country and propose solutions.

DUTY 3: Organise and participate in meetings and/or conferences
- Represent the General Secretariat at external meetings/conferences;
- Prepare draft agenda, circular letters, invitations to specific speakers;
- Arrange facilities of meetings;
- Anticipate potential problems and recommend corrective action;
- Draft a final report of the meeting/conference;
- Follow-up on a timely basis action items as a result of the meeting/conference.

Duty 4: Prepare reports /written communications and make oral presentations
- Prepare written mission reports and any additional documents as necessary;
- Write case studies and summaries;
- Make presentations at the General Secretariat and other meetings;
- Receive visitors in order to discuss INTERPOL issues.

DUTY 5: Perform liaison activities with RBs, NCBs, national law enforcement agencies and regional/
international organisations
- Assist member countries and regional initiatives/international organizations on request;
- Advise on legal/technical possibilities for investigations;
- Co-ordinate complicated ongoing investigations on request;
- Carry out liaison missions as required;
- Ensure the liaison between the General Secretariat and the assigned countries and regional
initiatives/international organizations.

DUTY 6: Serve periodically as permanence officer (might cover night shifts)
- Receive communications and take appropriate timely action during assign permanence duty, as
outlined in the Stand-by duty instructions.

DUTY 7: Perform specific tasks
- Establish and maintain work methods and procedures;
- Use working techniques in order to achieve maximum effectiveness and efficiency;
- In accordance with the annual Activity Program.

DUTY 8: Carry out all other duties as may be directed by the hierarchy.

REQUIREMENTS
All candidates will be assessed on the under mentioned requirements.
Training/Education required
- At Three-to-four years’ education at a University or other specialized higher education
establishment.

Experience required
- At least three years in legal or police areas.
- Ten years’ experience in the area is required if the post holder does not have the required level
of education.
- Experience in international police co-operation

Languages
- Professional fluency in either English or French is required.
- Proficiency in a second official working language of the Organization would be an additional
asset.

Specific skills required
- Strong communication skills, both in written and oral form (public speaking and delivery of
presentations).
- Experience in working with computers including knowledge of oral presentations software,
business intelligence and word processing software as well as Internet.
- Experience in preparing written documents, including intelligence reports, and visual
presentations that meet professional standards.
- Independently analyze complex/large volume of material.
- Work within a multi-faceted investigative team concept.

Special aptitudes required
- Personal and professional maturity;
- Ability to maintain objectivity and apply logical reasoning;
- Think/plan operationally and strategically,
- Transform initiatives into new working practices,
- Ability to work in teams as well as individually;
- Ability to work under pressure and meet sudden deadlines;
- Good social skills, particularly in a multicultural environment;
- Initiative, creativity (original thinking) and curiosity;
- Ability to develop and maintain professional networks;
- Ability to synthesize;
- Good listening skills.

In addition to the requirements, the following Assets and Special Aptitudes would be beneficial:
- Proficiency in a second working language would be an additional asset.
- Experience working in an international environment would be highly desirable, for example
employment in an international organization, or participation in international working groups, joint
international projects, etc.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Remuneration: INTERPOL does not pay salary to seconded officials. Depending on the nationality of