SECONDMENT - Assistant Director, Missing Persons

Job Posting Organization:
INTERPOL is the world’s largest international police organization, established in 1923, with 196 member states. Its mission is to facilitate cross-border police cooperation and support organizations, authorities, and services in 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 the Missing and Wanted Persons Directorate (MWP) of INTERPOL, which is part of the Executive Directorate Police Capabilities (EDPC). The role involves assisting member countries in addressing transnational law enforcement functions, specifically the investigation and apprehension of fugitives and the coordination of international efforts to locate and identify missing persons. The incumbent will oversee INTERPOL’s activities to support international cooperation for the location and identification of fugitives and missing persons by law enforcement across member countries. This includes providing operational support, coordinating international campaigns, and ensuring alignment with other relevant directorates and units.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Assistant Director will be responsible for a variety of duties including:

• Providing strategic leadership and unit development by designing and optimizing the structure and processes of the Sub-Directorate.
• Defining and implementing strategic policies and best practices for handling fugitives and missing persons cases.
• Building and mentoring a skilled, multidisciplinary team to achieve the Sub-Directorate’s objectives.
• Overseeing operational coordination and intelligence integration, ensuring timely international responses to cases.
• Representing the Sub-Directorate at senior-level international forums and cultivating strategic alliances with external organizations.
• Driving capacity building and training initiatives for member countries.
• Providing regular status reports on activities and managing the Sub-Directorate’s budget and resources.
• Performing 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. Additionally, senior-level law enforcement training or equivalent command-level certification is required. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of progressive senior experience in law enforcement, particularly in fugitives and 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 have the required educational background, ten years of experience in the relevant area is necessary.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a minimum of a five-year university degree, preferably in Law, Public Policy, Criminal Justice, or a related field. Additionally, candidates should have undergone senior-level law enforcement training or possess equivalent command-level certification, which is crucial for the role.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 5 years of progressive senior experience in law enforcement, focusing on fugitives and missing persons investigations, operational support, or criminal intelligence. Candidates must have proven experience in police services, particularly in senior management roles, strategic leadership, and team building within a complex international or multi-agency environment. If the candidate lacks the required educational qualifications, they must have at least ten years of relevant experience in operational police cooperation, criminal investigations, and case coordination.

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:
The 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 unrepresented among its staff. The recruitment process is merit-based, and all hiring decisions are 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.