Criminal Intelligence Officer in the Maritime Security field, Reserve list exercise

Employer: Interpol
Location: Depending on the project (Nairobi, Kenya - Abidjan, Ivory Coast)

Deadline for application: 4 November 2021

INTRODUCTION OF POST This reserve list exercise is launched to fill potential future posts available in several projects which are part of the Maritime Security Sub-Directorate such as but not limited to: - Red Sea Initiative - AGWE - Compass - Port Security.

PRIMARY DUTIES

Act as a point of contact for member countries requiring assistance or advice on the specific area

of activity , especially regarding on-going investigations;

Contribute to the organization and participate in training activities, exchange visits, expert group

meetings and conferences linked to maritime security in the EA-SA-IO-WA region;

Monitor, under the supervision of the Project Manager, the quality of service provided to

beneficiary countries;

Identify improvements to the implementation of the program and conduct needs assessments in

order to identify the specific needs in terms of training and equipment of the beneficiary countries;

Contribute to drafting of progress and analytical reports;

Represent the Project Manager in internal and external meetings and Fora when requested;

Maintain regular contact, under the supervision of the Senior Project Manager, with the various

beneficiaries and stakeholders under the programme;

Pursue strategic partnerships with appropriate third organizations and institutions;

Contribute to the identification of major trends as regards to maritime related crime in the Eastern,

West and Southern African region;

Suggest remedies and best practice solutions to problems limiting the effectiveness of Law

Enforcement Agencies;

Perform any other duties as required by the Supervisor. 

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.

All candidates will be assessed on the under mentioned requirements.

1.1 Training/Education required

Three-to-four years’ education at a University or other specialized higher education

establishment.

1.2 Experience required

A minimum of three years’ of experience in a law enforcement organization, or experience in

an organization dealing with MARITIME crime-related issues, intelligence or contemporary

international security threats. An experience of seven years or more would be highly desirable. 

Ten years’ progressive experience as a Law Enforcement Officer will be considered in lieu of

academic diploma;

Background in maritime investigations in one or more of the following areas are essential:

security compliance, security training, program development, physical security, force

protection, risk assessments, security operations/projects, and risk mitigation strategies;

Knowledge and understanding of broader police training needs;

Background in conducting criminal investigations;

Knowledge of crime scene management involved in collection and exploitation of evidence

would be considered as an asset;

Experience in resource administration/logistics would be considered as an asset;

Experience working in an international environment would be highly desirable; either from

employment in an international organization or from participating in e.g. international working

groups, joint international Projects, etc.

1.3 Languages

Fluency in English;

Working knowledge of French or Arabic will be consider as an asset.

1.4 Specific skills required

Sound organizational/administrative skills;

Proficiency with Office software, computers and Internet

Ability to :

o think/plan operationally and strategically

o transform initiatives into new working practices

o prepare written documents, including reports and visual presentations that meet

professional standards

o give presentations

o work well under pressure (meet multiple and sudden deadlines)

o willingness to work overtime when the situation dictates.

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