Directorate Assistant (SRIUN)

Vacancy Notice 1733

 

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 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.

 

Job Title: Directorate Assistant (SRIUN)   
Reporting To: Special Representative of INTERPOL to the United Nations
Location: New York
Type of contract: Fixed-term Contract
Duration (in months): 36.00
Grade: 6   
Number of posts: 1
Level of Security screening:  Basic
Deadline for application: 14 May 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 3-4 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.

 

 

INTRODUCTION OF THE POST
The Executive Directorate Partnerships and Planning (EDPP) is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the strategic portfolio of the INTERPOL in a comprehensive and cross-organizational fashion. The strategic portfolio has two main facets: 1) Internal strategic development and affairs, which is led by the Planning and Development Directorate, and; 2) External strategic affairs, which is led by the Strategic Partnerships Directorate and the three INTERPOL Special Representation Offices to the African Union (AU), the European Union (EU), and the United Nations (UN).
The Office of the Special Representative of INTERPOL to the United Nations is located in New York and it opened in November 2004. Its role is to raise awareness of INTERPOL’s tools and services, identify areas of common interest, and explore cooperation opportunities with the United Nations in line with strategic priorities.
The post holder will provide secretariat services for the Special Representative of INTERPOL to the United Nations and the Office of the Special Representative of INTERPOL to the United Nations. The post holder will provide administrative assistance and deal with day-to-day matters concerning the New York Directorate, and act as liaison to the UN and its Permanent Missions.

 

PRIMARY DUTIES

DUTY 1 - Perform secretarial duties and provide administrative assistance for the Special Representative of INTERPOL to the United Nations

• Prepare missions of the Special Representative of INTERPOL to the UN, including completion on internal paperwork, flight and hotel bookings, taxi bookings when necessary as well as visa processing.
• Deal with specific files at the request of the Special Representative of INTERPOL to the UN and his designees.
• Be responsible for the agenda of the Special Representative of INTERPOL to the UN.
• Research and provide information for the Office of the Special Representative of INTE