Secondment-Regional Specialized Officer-RB Nairobi

PRIMARY DUTIES
DUTY 1:

• Analyze pertinent information and disseminate it as appropriate
• Assess information received at the General Secretariat and initiate the timely diffusion of relevant information to member countries;
• Link items of information in order to develop trends and strategic initiatives as necessary.

DUTY 2:

• Prepare/Assist Projects, analysis and programmes
• Initiate and prepare programmes and projects concerning assigned countries dealt with or specific kind of crime;
• Prepare analytical studies and summary reports;
• Identify criminal/co-operation problems in assigned country and propose solutions.

DUTY 3:

• Organize and participate in meetings and/or conferences
• Represent the General Secretariat at external meetings/conferences;
• Prepare draft agenda, circular letters, invitations to specific speakers;
• Arrange facilities of meetings;
• Anticipate potential problems and recommend corrective action;
• Draft a final report of the meeting/conference;
• Follow-up on a timely basis action items as a result of the meeting/conference.

DUTY 4:

• Prepare reports /written communications and make oral presentations
• Prepare written mission reports and any additional documents as necessary;
• Write case studies and summaries;
• Make presentations at the General Secretariat and other meetings;
• Receive visitors in order to discuss INTERPOL issues.

DUTY 5:

• Perform liaison activities with RBs, NCBs, national law enforcement agencies and regional / international organizations
• Assist member countries and regional initiatives/international organizations on request;
• Advise on legal/technical possibilities for investigations;
• Co-ordinate complicated ongoing investigations on request;
• Carry out liaison missions as required;
• Ensure the liaison between the General Secretariat and the assigned countries and regional initiatives/international organizations.

DUTY 6:

• Serve periodically as permanence officer (might cover night shifts)
• Receive communications and take appropriate timely action during assign permanence duty, as outlined in the Stand-by duty instructions.

DUTY 7: Perform specific tasks

• Establish and maintain work methods and procedures;
• Use working techniques in order to achieve maximum effectiveness and efficiency;
• In accordance with the annual Activity Program.
• Carry out all other duties as may be directed by the Head of Regional Bureau, Assistant Director or the Director

Training/Education required

• Three to four years education at a University or another specialized higher education establishment.

Languages

• Professional fluency in English.
• Proficiency in a second official working language of the Organization (Arabic, French or Spanish) would be an asset.

Experience required

• At least three years of experience in legal or police areas.
• Ten years’ experience in the area is required if the post holder does not have the required level of education.
• Experience in international police cooperation.

Specific skills required

• Strong communication skills, both in written and oral form (public speaking and delivery of presentations).
• Experience in working with computers including knowledge of oral presentations software, business intelligence and word processing software as well as Internet.
• Experience in preparing written documents, including intelligence reports and visual presentations that meet professional standards.
• Independently analyze complex/large volume of material.
• Work within a multi-faceted investigative team concept.
• Special aptitudes required
• Personal and professional maturity.
• Ability to maintain objectivity and apply logical reasoning.
• Think/plan operationally and strategically.
• Transform initiatives into new working practices.
• Ability to work in teams as well as individually.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet sudden deadlines.
• Good social skills, particularly in a multicultural environment.
• Initiative, creativity (original thinking) and curiosity.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional networks.
• Ability to synthesize.
• Good listening skills.

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

• Experience working in an international environment would be highly desirable, for example employment in an international organization, or participation in international working groups, joint international projects, etc.