An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in criminal justice, criminology, law, political science, management or other related fields is required.

A first-level university degree in the aforementioned fields in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying work experience, may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Formal qualifications or certifications from a recognized national or international customs authority, police academy, or military-training institution, supplemented by specialization in criminal justice, crime prevention, or law enforcement, in combination with four (4) additional years of qualifying work experience, may be accepted in lieu of the first level university degree.

At least ten years of professional experience is required in law enforcement complex criminal investigations with a special focus on control delivery mechanisms and the fight against national/transnational organized criminal networks investigations, from a law enforcement perspective, and related areas at national and international level; Specialist knowledge in control delivery mechanisms and governance is required; Development of standard operating procedures, guidelines and/or best practices required; Practical professional experience in the delivery of technical assistance and training required;

Experience in the use of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) is required; experience in handling web-based management systems is required.

Previous working experience in or in relation to MENA region is desirable. Work experience with the United Nations or similar international organization is desirable.