Criminal Intelligence Analyst– INTERPOL South “Sharaka” Project

Requires a Cover Letter?: 
yes
Contact Person Name: 
Talent Acquisition and Mobility Branch
Contact Person Email: 
Description: 

INTERPOL is the world’s largest international police organization, with 192 Member States. Created in 1923, it facilitates cross-border police co-operation, and supports and assists all organizations, authorities, and services whose mission is to prevent or combat international crime. INTERPOL is now looking for one qualified candidate as Criminal Intelligence Analyst within the Terrorist Networks Sub-Directorate at the General Secretariat in Lyon, France.

INTERPOL embraces diversity and is committed to achieving diversity and inclusion within its workforce. Applicants from the underrepresented Member States and qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

*Note to internal candidates holding a fixed-term or an indeterminate contract against a regular budget post – if appointed, the Organization commits to retain the internal applicant’s current type of contract during the assignment to the project and to reassign the official to a post consistent with his/her qualifications and experience at the end of such assignment, as validated by the Executive Committee in its 186th Session in the framework of the M2P programme. The assessment of applications will be carried out taking into account primarily the interest of the Organization and the recruitment requirements.

**This position is financed by funds external to the Organization and carries, in principle, no expectation of renewal. Any potential subsequent extension will be subject to the terms of the Organization’s Staff Manual, to satisfactory performance and to availability of funds.

Tests/interviews in connection to this selection procedure will take place approximately 2 to 3 weeks after the deadline for applications. Applicants are kindly requested to plan their availability during this period accordingly, in case they are short-listed.

Selected candidates will be expected to report for duty approximately two months after receiving an offer of employment at the latest.

This selection exercise will be used to generate a reserve list of suitable candidates that will be used to address Organization's staffing needs in the future.

INTERPOL is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes the applications of all qualified candidates who are nationals of INTERPOL member countries, irrespective of their racial or ethnic origin, opinions or beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, health or disabilities.

INTERPOL places no restrictions on the eligibility of candidates, without distinction as to race or ethnic origin, religion, opinions, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. However, the national policy and laws in force in INTERPOL host countries may mean that staff members’ spouses or partners, while legally recognized by the Organization, are not given the same recognition when they reside in certain duty stations. When this is the case, the Organization will inform the candidates accordingly to ensure that they are aware of the situation and allow them to make an informed decision.

INTRODUCTION OF POST

The Criminal Intelligence Analyst works under regular supervision and guidance of the hierarchy to perform intelligence analysis, both strategic and operational, on matters relating to the structure, activities and development of transnational crime/terrorism, in support of INTERPOL operational activities or senior managerial decision making processes, and in addition, contributes to the further development of criminal intelligence analysis as a vital policing capability.

PRIMARY DUTIES

DUTY 1
To produce analytical assessments related to the specific crime area within the scope, nature and tendencies of crime phenomenon, criminal organizations, the effectiveness of law enforcement measures or related issues in support of strategic decision making (i.e. setting priorities) and development of policy at the General Secretariat, in Member States’ law enforcement organizations or in INTERPOL partner organizations.

DUTY 2
To perform environmental scanning, by applying advanced techniques in search of emerging issues or trends of a political, economic, social or technological nature, with a potential to impact on the ability of the General Secretariat, Member States or INTERPOL partner organizations to prevent transnational crime, and disseminate them to concerned parties.

DUTY 3
To contribute to further development and better application of criminal intelligence analysis and its methods and tools, advancing the techniques and providing best practice for analysis as a law enforcement support tool, particularly at the General Secretariat, and within Member States’ law enforcement agencies, and if prioritized, at other INTERPOL partner organizations.

DUTY 4
Identify major criminal threats with potential global impact inter alia through: monitoring open source information; participation in expert group meetings; draft Intelligence analysis reports, draft or review of regional meeting reports to analyse and detect trends reported by member states and organization/participation of expert sharing programmes.

DUTY 5
Perform any other related duties as may be required by the hierarchy.

REQUIREMENTS

Only professional experience for which candidates can provide official proof of employment will be considered. Candidates are informed that prior to interviews/test they will be asked to provide copies of such official documents.

All candidates will be assessed on the under mentioned requirements.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION REQUIRED:
•    Three-to-four years education at an accredited University or other specialize education establishment in a relevant field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
•    A minimum of three years’ experience in the area in question. This could mean work as crime/criminal intelligence analyst in a law enforcement organization, or experience as a researcher/analyst in another organization dealing with crime-related issues, intelligence analysis or contemporary international security threats. A minimum of ten years’ relevant experience is required if the post holder does not have the required level of education.
•    Experience in combating and preventing terrorism.
•    Experience working in an international or multicultural environment would be an asset.

LANGUAGES:
•    Excellent Command of Arabic, both written and oral.
•    Excellent Command of English, both written and oral is mandatory.
•    Good Command of French, both written and oral.

ABILITIES REQUIRED:
•    Demonstrated maturity and professionalism combined with effective communication skills, particularly in an international and multidisciplinary environment.
•    Excellent written skills.
•    Ability to be self-motivated, methodological, to take the initiative and work collaboratively in a team or individually while meeting deadlines as they arise over the lifetime of the project.
•    Strong IT and organizational skills.
•    Proficiency of oral presentation, analytical and word processing software.
•    Very good interpersonal skills.

In addition to the requirements, the following Assets and Special Aptitudes would be beneficial.

•    Experience with law enforcement agencies will be considered as an asset.
•    Knowledge of several local dialects of the Middle East and North Africa region will be considered an asset.
•    Extensive knowledge and proven experience in working in the Middle East and North Africa region.

      WORKING CONDITIONS
•    Remuneration for appointment on contract: The starting salary for grade 5 is EUR 3602 per month for a step 1.
•    The successful candidate may be offered appointment on a higher step depending upon professional background and experience. For more information regarding conditions of service see Employment conditions for contracted officials available on the Organization’s career website (https://www.interpol.int/Recruitment.).
•    The incumbent may occasionally be required to work occasional overtime based upon workload and to go on missions.

In compliance with INTERPOL’s Confidentiality regime the successful candidate will have to undergo a security screening according to the clearance level attached to the function.

INTERPOL has four official languages: English, French, Spanish and Arabic.

INTERPOL retains the right not to make any appointment to this vacancy, to make an appointment at a lower or upper grade or to make an appointment with a modified job description or for a shorter or longer duration than indicated above.

INTERPOL would like to inform candidates that their application may be considered for other similar positions.

INTERPOL operates a non-smoking policy.

Expired

NOTE:

Daleel Madani, the civil society network, serves as a platform for organisations to post their professional opportunities, but is not involved in the recruitment process. The hiring organisation is solely responsible for the job and candidate selection.

Last modified: 
26 Nov, 2018
Intervention Sector(s):
Safety and Security
Application Deadline:
Sunday, 25 November 2018
Contract Type:
Full Time
Period of Employment:
Until 11 May 2020
Salary
N/A
Salary Range:
> 3000 (USD)
Education Degree:
Bachelor Degree
Education Degree Details:
Three-to-four years education at an accredited University or other specialize education establishment in a relevant field.
Experience Requirements:
3 to 5 years
Arabic Language:
Excellent
English Language:
Excellent
French Language:
Good
Country/City: 
  • Lebanon
  • Beirut
  • Beirut
randomness