SECONDMENT - Special Representative of INTERPOL to the United Nations (SRIUN)

VACANCY NOTICE 1270 

 

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 - Special Representative of INTERPOL to the United Nations (SRIUN) within the Special Representative UN which is part of the​​​​​​ Exec. Dir. Partnerships & Planning.

 

Job title: SECONDMENT - Special Representative of INTERPOL to the United Nations (SRIUN)
Reporting To:  Executive Director Partnerships and Planning (EDPP)
Location: New York 
Duration (in months): 36.00 
Grade: 1 
Number of posts: 1
Security Clearance Level: Enhanced
Deadline for application: 25 November 2025

 

INTERPOL strives to achieve a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. To achieve our Diversity goals, we encourage applications from women and nationals of under/unrepresented member countries who are passionate about our mission. INTERPOL’s recruitment process is merit-based hence all hiring decisions are made considering the applicant’s qualifications and the needs of the Organization.

 

INTRODUCTION OF THE POST
This post is that of a senior liaison official. Reporting directly to the Executive Director Partnerships & Planning (EDPP), the incumbent acts as the unique Special Representative between the INTERPOL General Secretariat and the United Nations (UN) General Secretariat and its bodies, by developing and maintaining contacts with a view to supporting INTERPOL's core functions and activities: secure global police communications services, operational data services for police and operational police support services.
The incumbent promotes INTERPOL services and information between the INTERPOL General Secretariat and the United Nations with a view to detecting, facilitating, consolidating, and fostering work opportunities and resource considerations between INTERPOL and the United Nations.
The post holder acts as the senior advisor/special representative to the Executive Director Partnerships and Planning regarding all matters involving the INTERPOL and the United Nations.

 

 

PRIMARY DUTIES

The incumbent would be required to initiate, study, and negotiate complex joint political and operational issues with representatives, often from the highest rank, of the UN or its bodies, and from Permanent Missions to the UN, for the benefit of the Secretary General and INTERPOL General Secretariat.
The incumbent will be responsible for representing INTERPOL's image and duties towards the United Nations Secretary General, the United Nations General Secretariat, and any of its dependent bodies, as well as towards Permanent Missions to the UN.
The incumbent will be responsible for representing INTERPOL, and, upon request, the EDPP, or the INTERPOL Secretary General, in the analysis, discussion, negotiation, and implementation phases of joint operations or of enhanced collaboration between the two Organizations.
The post holder will be responsible for alerting the EDPP on any identified opportunities of new collaboration between INTERPOL and the UN, to the benefit of the fight against trans-national crime and terrorism.

 

Outside the Organization
The incumbent will