Specialized Officer - Integrated Border Management Task Force (IBMTF)

Vacancy Notice 1589

INTERPOL is the world’s largest international police organization, with 196 Member Countries. 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 strives to achieve a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. To achieve our Diversity goals, we encourage applications from women and nationals of under/unrepresented member countries who are passionate about our mission. INTERPOL’s recruitment process is merit-based hence all hiring decisions are made considering the applicant’s qualifications and the needs of the Organization.

Job Title: Specialized Officer - Integrated Border Management Task Force (IBMTF)
Reporting To: Coordinator

Location: Lyon, France
Type of contract: Project Fixed-term Contract
Duration (in months): Until 31 January 2029*

Grade: 5
Number of post: 1
Level of Security screening: Basic
Deadline for application: 18 June 2026

Conditions applying for all candidates

Only professional experience for which candidates can provide official proof of employment will be considered. Candidates could be requested to provide copies of such official documents prior to interviews/test.

* Subsequent extension to this post 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 2/3 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 to three months after receiving an offer of employment at the latest.

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

SUMMARY OF THE ASSIGNED DUTIES, INCLUDING GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE POST

Within the Executive Directorate for Police Capabilities (EDPC)/Operational Support and Analysis Directorate (OSA), and under the supervision and guidance of the management, the incumbent will perform his/her role in the INTERPOL Border Management Programme. The Integrated Border Management Task Force (IBMTF)is the central point of contact for coordination of international border security activities at INTERPOL, offering assistance to member countries to enhance their own border security and integrate their efforts with those of their neighbors and international community. The incumbent’s duties will include research on policing issues and crime trends that impact law enforcement efforts and international police cooperation at the national, regional, and global levels. The incumbent will work in close collaboration with other internal and external stakeholders to develop materials supporting the delivery of Operations and training workshops related to border management.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ACTIVITIES/PRINCIPALES MISSIONS ET ACTIVITÉS

DUTY 1 Assistance to member countries

• Launch and monitor the planning and organization of activities based on the needs of National Central Bureaus (NCBs).
• Prepare briefing documents and summary reports related to the ongoing activities by describing deliverables, outcomes and recommendations.
• Prepare and submit written communications and briefings, review regularly documentation such as Standard Operating Procedures (SOP); make oral presentations as appropriate; complete and submit reports relevant to the activity; and prepare any additional documents as necessary or as directed by the hierarchy.

DUTY 2 Research and outreach

• Organize or participate in meetings and/or conferences, specifically but not limited to a specific crime areas/activity/project (including support in preparing draft agenda, circular letters, invitations to specialist speakers, arranging facilities of meetings, etc.).
• Carry out associated research supporting meetings and events (such as but not limited to training, seminars, workshops, meetings, etc.) related to border management.
• Ensure outreach and liaison with internal and external stakeholders, logistical and general administration of meetings and activities.

DUTY 3 Capacity building

• Assess specific training and capacity-building needs of member countries.
• Develop specialized training courses for member countries (agenda, curriculum design, content, lesson plans and deliverable outcomes).

DUTY 4 Analysis, tracking and follow up

• Analyze pertinent information and disseminate as appropriate, link items of information in order to develop trends and strategic initiatives as necessary.
• Liaise closely with experts in their specialized fields in member countries and external organizations.

DUTY 5

• Perform any other duties as required by the hierarchy.

QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS, COMPÉTENCES ET APTITUDES

Education and qualification required:

• Minimum of three to four years’ completed university degree required in a relevant domain.

Experience required:

• Minimum three years’ relevant experience in law enforcement related to the fight against criminal activities, related research and activities related to transnational crimes.
• Proven experience in international police co-operation.
• Proven experience in the development and delivery of strategy and / or policy reports as well as operational procedure.
• Proven experience in organizing major events, or training activities.

languages:

Excellent command of English is required.

• Proficiency in a second official working language of the Organization (Arabic, French or Spanish) would be an asset.
• As this position is coordinating operations in Central Asia, knowledge in Russian language would be an additional asset.

Abilities required:

• Sound operational knowledge related to transnational crimes.
• Proven competencies related to transnational crime matters and supporting multi-agency and regional collaboration.
• Strong technical knowledge in one of the crime areas in terms of training, operational policies and analytical skills,
• Ability to think/plan operationally and strategically.
• Transform initiatives into new working practices.
• Work within a multi-faceted investigative team concept.

SPECIAL APTITUDES REQUIRED:

• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office software applications to produce training materials.
• Professional writing skills.
• Personal and professional maturity.
• Work in teams as well as individually.
• Work under pressure and meet sudden deadlines.
• Initiative, creativity (original thinking) and curiosity.