SECONDMENT - Assistant Director, Strategic and Business Planning

VACANCY NOTICE 819 

 

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

 

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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 - Assistant Director, Strategic and Business Planning within the Exec. Dir. Partnerships & Planning  which is part of the Planning & Development​​​​​​.

 

Job title: SECONDMENT - Assistant Director, Strategic and Business Planning
Reporting To:  Director, Planning and Development (PLD)
Location: Lyon, France 
Duration (in months): 36.00 
Grade: 2 
Number of post: 1
Security Clearance Level: Enhanced
Deadline for application: 5 January 2024

 

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

 

The Executive Directorate Partnerships and Planning (EDPP) is responsible for overseeing the strategic development of the Organization.  Also, under the leadership of the Secretary General, EDPP is to establish and sustain high-level political outreach with INTERPOL member countries, key regional and international organizations, and major strategic multilateral platforms, as well as to oversee the development of partnerships where appropriate with the private sector.

 

The Directorate Planning and Development (PLD) reports to the EDPP, working in close coordination with the Strategic Management teams of INTERPOL.  The Directorate is responsible for defining, together with the INTERPOL leadership, the strategy of the Organization, preparing the annual business plans, reporting on their implementation, and aligning the activities and the project portfolio with the strategic priorities..

 

Under the supervision of the Director Planning and Development, the incumbent will be in charge of managing a team of experts in order to facilitate the Strategic Planning Cycle of the Organization, and the structured reporting to management and governing bodies such as the Executive Committee (EC) and the General Assembly (GA).  He/she will also develop and refine instruments such as Business Intelligence Tools and provide advice to INTERPOL units in developing strategies and business plans.  He/she will monitor implementation plans ensuring alignment with the Organization’s strategic framework.

 

The incumbent is required to interact with internal units and managers across different levels and to represent the Organization at external high-level official meetings.  He/she must have excellent knowledge of the files to be discussed or presented, and be able to manage and account for resources used.  When making decisions, the incumbent may be required to commit the Organization vis-à-vis external partners.  He/she prepares high level strategic business proposals for senior management.

 

The high level of complexity and responsibilities of the function particularly resid