SECONDMENT Assistant Director Counter-Terrorism, Operations

The Assistant Director Counter-Terrorism, Operations leads and manages the CT Operations Sub-Directorate overseeing a range of counter-terrorism activities globally. The role involves strategic leadership, operational support, capacity building, partnership development, and program management to support INTERPOL's counter-terrorism objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the CT Operations Sub-Directorate ensuring policies, plans and strategic objectives are implemented effectively.
• Oversee global CT activities including foreign terrorist fighter movements, travel, support activities, weapons, online communications, and financing.
• Coordinate with Executive Directorate of Police Services and other organizational units.
• Oversee capacity building, strategic partnerships, project activities and deliverables related to CT Operations.
• Develop and implement CT Operations strategy and outreach supporting CT’s Global Crime Programme.
• Provide operational support and coordination to INTERPOL membership for intelligence, operational and investigative activities.
• Drive capacity and capability development aligned with member countries’ needs and international standards.
• Design and develop programmes and projects supporting CT Operations objectives.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the CT threat landscape.
• Build and enhance strategic and operational partnerships with international and regional partners.
• Lead and coordinate fundraising initiatives to ensure sustainability of CT Operations deliverables.
• Strengthen CT capacities of member countries to prevent, deter, disrupt and investigate terrorism-related crimes.
• Oversee delivery against key performance indicators, implementation plans, governance reporting and project outcomes.
• Lead programmatic business planning, projects and policies for the Sub-Directorate.
• Provide quality advice on strategic and operational support matters related to CT threats.
• Deliver capacity building, training and investigative support to member countries.
• Drive strategic, operational and administrative services for national and regional CT activities.
• Identify emerging CT Operations issues and propose projects for support and funding.
• Ensure projects align with organizational strategic priorities and provide regular status reports.
• Develop and maintain effective contacts and networks within INTERPOL and with external agencies.
• Explore cooperation opportunities with member countries and partners to optimize resource mobilization and impact.
• Manage programs, projects, staffing and budget efficiently and effectively.
• Act on behalf of the Director in their absence and represent INTERPOL at meetings and conferences.
• Perform other duties as required by the Director and Executive Director of Police Services.

Requirements

• University degree (preferably in Law, Criminal Justice, Public Policy or Police Management).
• Law enforcement training at a senior level.
• Minimum of 10 years experience in counter-terrorism or related field with highly specialized criminal investigations expertise including regional and national operational exposure/policing activities or support.
• Strong leadership skills and experience as a senior manager of a national law enforcement agency or equivalent position in an international law enforcement organization.
• Sound background in management of strategic programs and projects including performance monitoring, evaluation, measurement and reporting.
• Experience in planning and managing complex tasks with minimum supervision.
• Experience working in an international environment is highly desirable, either from employment in an international organization or participation in international working groups or joint projects.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Experience working with computers including oral presentation software, business intelligence and word processing software.
• English language proficiency is required.
• Proficiency in a second official working language (Arabic, French or Spanish) is an additional asset.
• Personal and professional maturity.
• Ability to maintain objectivity and apply logical and inductive reasoning.
• Ability to work in teams and individually.
• Ability to work under pressure, be resilient and work with diplomacy and tact.
• Good social and networking skills in diverse and multicultural environments.
• Shows initiative, creativity, sound judgement, critical thinking and curiosity.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional contacts and networks.
• Ability to analyze, synthesize and problem solve.
• Good listening and communication skills.

Skills

• Counter-Terrorism Operations
• Criminal Investigations
• Law Enforcement Training
• Strategic Programme Management
• Performance Monitoring
• Project Evaluation
• Operational Planning
• International Law Enforcement Experience
• Leadership in law enforcement
• Capacity Building
• Partnership Development
• Programme Management
• Business Intelligence Systems
• Oral presentations software
• Word Processing
• Networking in Multicultural Environments
• Analytical Reasoning
• Problem Solving
• Communications Skills

Languages

English