SECONDMENT Assistant Director CBRNE

The Assistant Director CBRNE leads and manages the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosives and Vulnerable Targets Sub-Directorate, overseeing terrorism-related activities, capacity building, strategic partnerships, and operational support to INTERPOL's member countries. The role involves strategic leadership, program development, and coordination of global CBRNE & VT initiatives under the Counter-Terrorism Directorate.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the CBRNE & VT Sub-Directorate ensuring implementation of policies, plans, and strategic objectives.
• Oversee CBRNE & VT operations support and coordination to maintain implementation of CT’s Global Crime Programme.
• Drive CBRNE & VT strategy, outreach, capacity and capability development aligned with member countries' needs.
• Design and develop programmes and projects supporting CBRNE & VT objectives.
• Maintain contemporary knowledge of the CBRNE & VT threat landscape.
• Build and enhance strategic and operational partnerships with international partners and stakeholders.
• Lead and coordinate fundraising initiatives to ensure sustainability of CBRNE & VT deliverables.
• Strengthen CBRNE & VT capacities of member countries to prevent and investigate related crimes.
• Oversee delivery against CT’s key performance indicators, implementation plans, governance reporting and project outcomes.
• Act on behalf of the Director in their absence and represent INTERPOL at international conferences and meetings.
• Develop and maintain effective contacts and networks within INTERPOL and with external agencies.
• Explore cooperation opportunities with member countries and partners to advance global strategy implementation.
• Manage financial and staffing resources efficiently for the Sub-Directorate.
• Perform other duties as required by the Director and/or Executive Director Investigation Support.

Requirements

• 5 years University degree (preferably in Law, Criminal Justice, Public Policy, Police Management or CT related).
• Law enforcement training at a senior level.
• Minimum of 10 years experience in Counter Terrorism, CBRNE, WMD or related field, and possess 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 an equivalent position in an international law enforcement organization.
• Sound background in the management of strategic programs and projects and their performance monitoring, evaluation, measurement and reporting.
• Experience in planning and managing complex tasks, with minimum supervision.
• Experience working in an international environment would be highly desirable; either from employment in an international organization or from participating in for example, international working groups, joint international projects etc.
• Strong communication skills, both in written and oral form.
• Experience working with computers, including knowledge of oral presentation software, business intelligence and word processing software.
• English is required.
• Proficiency in a second official working language (Arabic, French or Spanish) would be an additional asset.
• Personal and professional maturity.
• Ability to maintain objectivity and apply logical and inductive reasoning.
• Ability to work in teams, as well as individually.
• Ability to work under pressure, be resilient and work with diplomacy and tact.
• Good social and networking skills, including those in diverse and multicultural environments.
• Shows initiative, creativity, 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

• Law Enforcement Training
• Counter Terrorism Expertise
• CBRNE Knowledge
• Criminal Investigations
• Strategic Program Management
• Project Performance Reporting
• Program Evaluation
• Complex task planning
• International Law Enforcement Experience
• Leadership in law enforcement
• Operational Policing Activities
• Communications Skills
• Oral presentations software
• Business Intelligence Systems
• Word Processing
• Network Development
• Problem Solving
• Critical Thinking
• Diplomacy and Tact

Languages

English