SECONDMENT - Assistant Director, Missing Persons

Job Posting Organization:
INTERPOL, established in 1923, is the world’s largest international police organization, comprising 196 member states. Its mission is to facilitate cross-border police cooperation and support organizations, authorities, and services dedicated to preventing and combating international crime. INTERPOL operates globally, providing specialized knowledge, training, and investigative support in various law enforcement areas.

Job Overview:
The position of SECONDMENT - Assistant Director, Missing Persons is situated within INTERPOL’s Missing and Wanted Persons Directorate, which is part of the Executive Directorate Police Capabilities (EDPC). This role is crucial in assisting member countries with two significant transnational law enforcement functions: the investigation and apprehension of fugitives and the coordination of international efforts to locate and identify missing persons. The incumbent will be responsible for overseeing INTERPOL’s activities that support international cooperation in these areas, ensuring that law enforcement agencies across member countries can effectively collaborate on cases involving fugitives and missing persons. The role requires strategic leadership, operational coordination, and the ability to foster partnerships with various stakeholders to enhance global response capabilities.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Assistant Director will be tasked with providing strategic leadership and development for the Missing Persons Sub-Directorate. This includes designing and optimizing the structure and processes to align with INTERPOL’s operational needs, implementing strategic policies and best practices for handling cases, and mentoring a multidisciplinary team. The role also involves directing operational coordination, ensuring timely international responses to cases, and integrating intelligence to support member countries. The incumbent will represent the Sub-Directorate at international forums, cultivate partnerships with external organizations, and lead capacity-building initiatives through training programs. Additionally, the Assistant Director will manage the Sub-Directorate’s budget and resources, provide comprehensive reports on activities, and perform any other duties as required by the hierarchy.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess at least a five-year university degree in Law, Public Policy, Criminal Justice, or a related field. Senior-level law enforcement training or equivalent command-level certification is also required. The role demands a minimum of five years of progressive senior experience in law enforcement, particularly in fugitives/missing persons investigations, operational support, or criminal intelligence. Proven experience in police services, senior people management, and strategic leadership in a complex international environment is essential. If the candidate does not meet the educational requirements, ten years of relevant experience in the field is necessary.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a minimum of a five-year university degree, preferably in fields such as Law, Public Policy, or Criminal Justice. Additionally, candidates should have completed senior-level law enforcement training or possess equivalent command-level certification, which is critical for the strategic and operational responsibilities of the role.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of five years of progressive senior experience in law enforcement, specifically focusing on fugitives and missing persons investigations, operational support, or criminal intelligence. Candidates should have a proven track record in police services, demonstrating experience in senior management roles, strategic leadership, and team building within a complex international or multi-agency environment. If the educational qualifications are not met, candidates must have at least ten years of relevant experience in the field.

Languages:
Professional fluency in English is mandatory for this position. Proficiency in other official INTERPOL languages, such as Arabic, French, or Spanish, is considered an additional asset and may enhance a candidate's application.

Additional Notes:
This position is a secondment role with a duration of 36 months. INTERPOL actively encourages applications from women and nationals of member countries that are currently underrepresented among its staff. The recruitment process is merit-based, and all hiring decisions will be made considering the applicant’s qualifications and the needs of the organization. Additionally, candidates should be aware of INTERPOL's age-limit regulation, which states that officials shall not normally be retained in service beyond the age of 65 years, with exceptions made only in the interests of the organization.