SECONDMENT - Innovation Coordinator

Job Posting Organization:
INTERPOL, established in 1923, is the world’s largest international police organization 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 a platform for law enforcement agencies to collaborate and share information, thereby enhancing their capabilities to address various forms of crime.

Job Overview:
The position of Innovation Coordinator within INTERPOL's Innovation Centre is designed to lead outreach and partnership initiatives that support Strategic Innovation. The role involves overseeing a specialized range of activities aimed at fostering a culture of innovation within INTERPOL and its member countries. The Innovation Centre aspires to be a premier entity for law enforcement agencies worldwide, enhancing their technical innovation and capabilities in preparing for emerging technologies. The post holder will work collaboratively with colleagues across the Innovation Centre and INTERPOL's internal directorates, ensuring that the Organization's policies and strategic objectives are communicated and implemented effectively. The role also includes building partnerships with external entities, including international organizations and academic institutions, to achieve the objectives of member countries.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Management Daily Tasks: Implement and manage daily and ad-hoc tasks related to the Strategic Innovation strategy, ensuring alignment with the Organization's priorities and policies. Serve as Acting Representative for the Assistant Director when necessary.
• Supervising Performance and Progress: Guide team members in executing assigned tasks, monitor key performance indicators, and prepare reports to assess project effectiveness.
• Sharing Expertise: Provide analytical studies and research to support decision-making by senior management, ensuring effective communication of plans and targets. Act as the primary contact for matters related to the Directorate's strategy, particularly in innovation partnerships.
• Other Duties: Perform additional tasks as required to contribute to the Organization's goals and objectives.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess three to four years of university education or equivalent in a relevant field such as engineering, science, public policy, or law. A master's degree or doctorate is preferred. Experience as a police officer or equivalent training in criminal justice is required if the educational qualifications are not met.

Educational Background:
The educational background required includes a minimum of three to four years of university education in a relevant field. A master's degree or doctorate is considered an asset. Candidates with significant policing experience may substitute formal education with relevant training and experience in law enforcement.

Experience:
A minimum of 5 years of policing experience is required, with a strong background in law enforcement operations and management. Candidates should have a proven track record of leadership and strategic decision-making, along with in-depth knowledge of current and emerging technologies relevant to law enforcement. Specialized experience in areas such as cybercrime, financial crime, counterterrorism, or organized crime is essential, as is familiarity with legal issues related to transnational crime investigations.

Languages:
Fluent English skills, both written and spoken, are mandatory. Knowledge of another official language, such as Arabic, French, or Spanish, is considered an additional asset.

Additional Notes:
The position is a secondment for a duration of 36 months, with a security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security-clearance" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security clearance level of Enhanced. INTERPOL encourages applications from women and nationals of member countries that are currently underrepresented among its staff. The recruitment process is merit-based, and candidates reaching the age of 65 during the potential duration of the appointment may have their employment period affected by INTERPOL's age-limit regulation.