SECONDMENT - Criminal Intelligence Officer - INTERPOL 'Worst of' List (IWOL)

The Criminal Intelligence Officer will support INTERPOL's Organized & Emerging Crime Directorate by maintaining and developing the INTERPOL 'Worst of' List (IWOL) and BASELINE systems, providing operational, investigative and technical support to member countries in the area of child sexual exploitation and abuse. The role involves handling sensitive and graphic child abuse material and requires strong operational and strategic planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the operational functionality and regular update status of the IWOL workstation and IWOL server.
• Analyze and validate domains prior to inclusion on the IWOL server.
• Oversee and ensure the overall accuracy, integrity, and reliability of the IWOL list.
• Notify service providers regarding the presence of harmful or illegal content hosted on their platforms.
• Monitor and process daily correspondence and feedback.
• Maintain and update the service provider contact database.
• Classify online child sexual exploitation and abuse (OCSEA) material hosted on the BASELINE server in accordance with INTERPOL BASELINE criteria.
• Maintain and update the BASELINE list.
• Make the list available to international users.
• Act as the primary system user and ensure active participation of CAC unit members in the classification and review of material.
• Maintain active communication with external stakeholders and potential partners to integrate IWOL and BASELINE list within their services.
• Present and promote the features, scope, and operational value of the IWOL and BASELINE products.
• Initiate, coordinate, and support partnership processes, including the negotiation and formalization of agreements for product use.
• Contribute to and support the Organization’s internal due diligence procedures related to prospective partners and agreements.
• Operate on INTERPOL’s International Child Sexual Exploitation media database (ICSE), administrative and quality control tasks, engagement and liaison with ICSE users around the world to progress their usage and contribution.
• Participate in development workshops and new feature/version/system testing campaigns.
• Prepare and deliver training linked to the above activities.
• Draft documentation, referrals, standards of operation, curriculums, linked to the above activities.
• Participate in professional and international forums and working groups, governmental, civil society and private sector, deliver speeches, presentations and comments.
• Carry any other task related to Crimes Against Children or the unit’s mandate, to ensure the Organization can provide continued service to its membership.
• Perform any other duties as required by the hierarchy.

Requirements

• Three to four years' education at a University (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent diploma) in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related technical field.
• At least three years of experience in investigating online crimes against children and technologies used to facilitate crimes in a law enforcement agency.
• Ten years’ experience in the area is required if the post holder does not have the required level of education.
• Proven experience in Police services is required.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Working knowledge of other official INTERPOL languages (Arabic, French or Spanish) would be considered an additional asset.
• Ability to work with explicit and graphic child sexual exploitation material such as images and videos on a regular basis.
• Ability to work in an international and dynamic environment, demanding frequent interaction and cooperation.
• Ability to work seamlessly as a member of a team.
• Ability to draft high quality documents and presentations.
• Ability to think/plan operationally and strategically and transform initiatives into new working practices.
• Ability to work independently in an organized and disciplined manner.
• Strong communication skills, both in written and oral form (public speaking and delivery of presentations).
• A high level of computer literacy. Comfort with technology and software and an ability to conceptualize systems and tools - existing or needed.
• Readiness for frequent travel abroad, ability to adapt to local conditions and customs.
• Personal and professional maturity.
• Adaptability and the capability to work under pressure.
• Ability to handle sensitive material and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to maintain objectivity and apply logical reasoning.
• Good social skills in a multicultural environment.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional networks.
• Good listening skills.
• Aptitude to work under minimum supervision.
• Self-motivation and initiative.
• A strive for quality and achievement.

Skills

• Investigating Online Crimes
• Child sexual exploitation investigation
• Police Service Experience
• Operational Planning
• Strategic Planning
• Document Drafting
• Presentation Skills
• Computer Literacy
• Systems conceptualization
• Handling Sensitive Material
• Confidentiality Management
• Multicultural Communication
• Professional networking
• Independent Work
• Technical Proficiency
• Travel adaptability
• Logical reasoning
• Information Technology
• Criminal Intelligence
• Law enforcement investigation

Languages

English