SECONDMENT Africa Regional Senior Liaison Officer
InterpolNairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya
Posted April 2, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
INTERPOL is the world's largest international police organization, facilitating cross-border police co-operation, and supporting and assisting all organizations, authorities, and services whose mission is to prevent or combat international crime.
Job Description
The INTERPOL Africa Regional Senior Liaison Officer will work with member countries, private public partners, and other stakeholders to increase collaboration and strengthen relationships between law enforcement in the African region and the Cybercrime Directorate. The incumbent will facilitate the exchange of operational and investigative information, support the coordination of operational or investigative matters, and increase cooperation between INTERPOL, CD and the Africa region.
Requirements
- Experienced police officer, police staff or official with equivalent professional experience/training
- University degree in a relevant domain (Masters or Doctorate an asset)
- Recognized training in forensic science, digital forensics, cyber-investigations, or other applied disciplines relevant to evidence analysis
- Five years' experience in the cybercrime and law enforcement areas
- Experience in international cooperation and investigations
- Current responsibility for cybercrime-related crime investigations
- Demonstrated experience in forensic analysis, including the examination, preservation and interpretation of digital or physical evidence in support of criminal investigations
- Fluency in English required, proficiency in a second official working language (Arabic, French or Spanish) an asset
- Very strong communication skills, both in written and oral form
- High sense of diplomacy and negotiation skills
- Good knowledge and practical experience of international law enforcement cooperation regulations, structures and procedures
- Ability to work independently, as well as in teams
- Ability to draft high quality documents, including visual presentations
- Ability to develop and maintain professional network
- Ability to think/plan operationally and strategically and transform into new working practices
Benefits
- Secondment for 36 months
- Enhanced security clearance
- Travel and removal expenses covered
- Welfare benefits, family allowances, and social insurance covered by the home Administration/Agency/Service/Government