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

VACANCY NOTICE 1877

This vacancy announcement pertains to law enforcement and/or governmental officials within INTERPOL's member countries only.

Please read the Conditions of Secondment in force at INTERPOL (shared via the NCB) including the maximum duration of secondment.

Please be aware that your home Administration/Agency/Service/Government will be responsible for all of your salary/remuneration, social insurance, pension contributions, welfare benefits, family allowances, benefits during your assignment at INTERPOL as well as travel, removal expenses related to your arrival at and departure from INTERPOL, and any other related costs depending on your circumstances. It is requested that you obtain in writing, confirmation from your home Administration/Agency/Service/Government that it agrees with these CONDITIONS OF SECONDMENT. This confirmation letter should be forwarded to us THROUGH THE NCB.

INTERPOL is the world’s largest international police organization, with 196 member states. 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 is now looking for a qualified candidate as a SECONDMENT - Criminal Intelligence Officer - INTERPOL 'Worst of' List (IWOL) within the Organized & Emerging Crime which is part of the​​​​​​ Exec. Dir. Investigation Support.

Job title: SECONDMENT - Criminal Intelligence Officer - INTERPOL 'Worst of' List (IWOL)
Reporting To: Coordinator, Crimes against Children
Location: Lyon
Duration (in months): 36.00
Grade: 5
Number of post: 1
Security Clearance Level: Enhanced
Deadline for application: 21 December 2026

INTERPOL actively encourages applications from women and nationals of member countries that are currently unrepresented among our staff (please click on this link to access the list of countries). Candidates from these countries are particularly encouraged to apply.

INTERPOL’s recruitment process is merit-based hence all hiring decisions are made considering the applicant’s qualifications and the needs of the Organization.

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

The Executive Directorate Investigation Support (EDIS) oversees INTERPOL’s police investigative support. The Organized and Emerging Crime (OEC) Directorate within EDIS focuses primarily on operational activities, including supporting member countries to carry out transnational operations, and provides investigative support to member countries. The Vulnerable Communities (VCO) Sub-Directorate focuses on three crime areas: Crimes against Children (CAC), Human Trafficking and Smuggling of Migrants (HTSM).
Under the supervision and guidance of management, the Criminal Intelligence Officer will assume responsibility for continuing with existing activities, as well as establishing new programs, which provide operational, investigative and technical support to member countries.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ACTIVITIES

The incumbent will take part in various CAC unit activities, with focus on maintenance and further developments of INTERPOL ‘Worst of’ List (IWOL) and BASELINE systems and should have sound knowledge of the online child sexual exploitation and abuse (OCSEA) crime area.
This job involves working in the context of child abuse criminal cases and being exposed to graphic child abuse material. It requires an employee that can handle exposure to highly sensitive content.

DUTY 1: IWOL System Maintenance
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.

DUTY 2: BASELINE System Maintenance
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.

DUTY 3: Stakeholder Engagement and Partnerships:
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.

DUTY 4: ICSE Database Management

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.

DUTY 5: Capacity Building and Training Development
Prepare and deliver training linked to the above activities.

DUTY 6: Documentation and Standards Development
Draft documentation, referrals, standards of operation, curriculums, linked to the above activities.

DUTY 7: Participation in Forums and Working Groups
Participate in professional and international forums and working groups, governmental, civil society and private sector, deliver speeches, presentations and comments.

DUTY 8: Additional Tasks and Responsibilities
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.

QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION REQUIRED/FORMATION:

• Three to four years' education at a University (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent diploma) in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related technical field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED/EXPÉRIENCE:

• 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.

LANGUAGES/LANGUES:

• Fluency in English is required
• Working knowledge of other official INTERPOL languages (Arabic, French or Spanish) would be considered an additional asset.

ABILITIES REQUIRED/COMPÉTENCES TECHNIQUES:

• 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.
• Reediness for frequent travel abroad, ability to adapt to local conditions and customs.

SKILLS REQUIRED/COMPÉTENCES REQUISES

• 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.

As part of our commitment to transparency throughout our recruitment process, INTERPOL's Staff Manual Regulation 11.4: Age-limit, which states that:

'Officials of the Organization shall not normally be retained in service beyond the age of 65 years. The Secretary General may, in exceptional cases and in the interests of the Organization, extend this age limit, in which case he shall inform the official concerned sufficiently in advance.'

Given this Regulation and in case candidates reach the age of 65 during the potential duration of the appointment, should they be selected for the position and the process proceed to appointment, the employment period may be affected by this regulatory limit and may therefore not extend for the full standard contract duration as published in the vacancy notice.

We are sharing this information to ensure transparency at this stage of the process.