Regional Specialized Officer, RB Nairobi at INTERPOL

Training/Education required

At Three-to-four years’ education at a University or other specialized higher education establishment.
 
Experience required

• At least three years in legal or police areas. 
• Ten years’ experience in the area is required if the post holder does not have the required level of education.
• Experience in international police co-operation

Languages

• Fluency in English is mandatory. Proficiency in a second official working language of the Organization or additional languages would be an additional asset.
• Working knowledge of language(s) spoken in the region would be an additional asset

Specific skills required

• Strong communication skills, both in written and oral form (public speaking and delivery of presentations)
• Experience in working with computers including knowledge of oral presentations software, business intelligence and word processing software as well as Internet.
• Experience in preparing written documents, including intelligence reports, and visual presentations that meet professional standards.
• Independently analyze complex/large volume of material.
• Work within a multi-faceted investigative team concept.

Special aptitudes required 

• Personal and professional maturity;
• Ability to maintain objectivity and apply logical reasoning;
• Think/plan operationally and strategically,
• Transform initiatives into new working practices,
•  Ability to work in teams as well as individually;
• Ability to work under pressure and meet sudden deadlines;
• Good social skills, particularly in a multicultural environment;
• Initiative, creativity (original thinking) and curiosity;
• Ability to develop and maintain professional networks;
• Ability to synthesize
• Good listening skills.

In addition to the requirements, the following Assets and Special Aptitudes would be beneficial:

• Proficiency in a second working language would be an additional asset.
• Experience working in an international environment would be highly desirable, for example, employment in an international organization, or participation in international working groups, joint international projects, etc.