Senior Professional in Serious and Organized Crime

Job Posting Organization:
The OSCE (Organization for security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Security and Co-operation in Europe) is a security-oriented intergovernmental organization founded in 197

• It is the world's largest regional security organization, with 57 participating states from Europe, Central Asia, and North America. The OSCE's mission is to promote peace, democracy, and stability through various means, including conflict prevention, crisis management, and post-conflict rehabilitation. The organization operates in multiple countries and has a diverse workforce committed to addressing security challenges and fostering cooperation among its member states. The OSCE Mission in Kosovo specifically focuses on supporting the development of democratic institutions, promoting human rights, and enhancing the rule of law in the region.

Job Overview:
The Senior Professional in Serious and Organized Crime will play a critical role in combating serious and organized crime within Kosovo. This position requires a deep understanding of the complexities of organized crime, including its structures and operational methods. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and delivering advanced training programs for local institutions, aimed at enhancing their capabilities to prevent and combat serious and organized crime. This role also involves providing strategic advice and technical guidance to local and international counterparts, ensuring that policies and methodologies are effectively developed and implemented. The candidate will need to analyze operational data to identify gaps in capacity and recommend appropriate actions to address these issues. The position demands a proactive approach to monitoring criminal trends and developing analytical assessments to support strategic planning and policy development.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Senior Professional include:

• Designing and delivering advanced training programs for Kosovo institutions on combating serious and organized crime and transnational criminal threats.
• Supporting the implementation of thematic portfolios related to organized crime, including counter-narcotics, economic and financial crime, money laundering, and cybercrime.
• Conducting analysis of information and operational data to identify capacity gaps and recommending actions to address these gaps.
• Providing subject-matter expertise in the development of policies, strategies, and training programs aimed at strengthening institutional capacities.
• Supervising and guiding consultants involved in serious and organized crime activities.
• Liaising with local institutions and international organizations to facilitate the implementation of joint strategies and action plans.
• Monitoring criminal trends and producing analytical assessments to support strategic planning and policy development.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a first-level university degree or graduation from a recognized police training school. They should have excellent negotiating and interpersonal skills, the ability to read and utilize maps, and the capability to perform first aid. Regular, active police service experience is essential, along with very good oral and written communication skills in English. Knowledge of international police standards and human rights is also required. Additionally, candidates must have a valid automobile driving license and the ability to drive using manual transmission.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes law enforcement courses in a relevant field and specialized subject areas. A bachelor's degree or equivalent is mandatory, and further qualifications in law enforcement or related fields are highly desirable.

Experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of 10 years of diversified law enforcement service experience, or 6 years if they possess a first-level university degree in a relevant field. This experience should include proven extensive working experience in combating serious and organized crime, including transnational threats, and practical experience in conducting complex investigations across multiple crime areas.

Languages:
Professional fluency in English is mandatory, with excellent communication skills both orally and in writing. A working knowledge of at least one other language from the OSCE region is considered an asset, enhancing the candidate's ability to operate effectively in a multicultural environment.

Additional Notes:
This position is classified as a Senior Professional role under an international secondment contract. The OSCE Mission in Kosovo is committed to diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds. The maximum period of service in this post is seven years, and candidates should be aware that appointments are subject to medical clearance. The OSCE does not request payment at any stage of the application process, and candidates should verify with their nominating authority regarding financial remuneration and benefits. The position is full-time, and the target start date is as soon as possible.