Kyiv embassy - special envoy for police matters - 30037180/26

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About the position From August 1, 2027, the position of special envoy for police matters in Kyiv is vacant. The term of service is two years, but the position is temporary and subject to changes in tasks and duration. The position is administratively subordinate to the embassy in Kyiv and is part of the station's emergency preparedness organization. Kripos has the professional responsibility for the special envoy's activities, and the special envoy reports there.

The position in Kyiv involves service under demanding conditions due to the war in Ukraine. The security situation necessitates extensive security measures for the embassy's deployed employees, and there is currently no opportunity to bring accompanying family. The position also involves a significant amount of travel, which can be time-consuming and associated with risk. The embassy in Kyiv currently has a rotation scheme (R&R) with five weeks at the duty station followed by two weeks off.

The position is part of the Nordic police and customs cooperation (PTN) in a joint Nordic liaison service (NLO), and represents the police and customs authorities of the Nordic countries. The special envoy's role is to contribute to strengthening and streamlining cooperation between the Nordic police and customs authorities and corresponding authorities and partners in the field of operation. In addition, the special envoy must report to the Ministry of Justice and Public Security on its professional areas, including national security, preparedness, and crime. There is an instruction for the position that provides further directives regarding the area of responsibility and execution.

The working languages at the embassy are English and Norwegian. Oral and written language tests in English will be conducted for candidates called for an interview. The person appointed must be able to obtain security clearance at the level SECRET (H).

Responsibilities and work areas

• Assist/be the link between Nordic police and customs authorities and Ukrainian authorities.
• The work areas are prioritized at all times by Nordic police and customs authorities, and will mainly be related to organized and/or cross-border crime against the Nordics.
• Cooperation with police liaisons from other nations deployed to perform similar tasks.
• Cooperation with the embassies of the Nordic and other countries within its field of operation.
• Keep the Norwegian professional authority oriented about the crime situation.
• Organize and conduct visits by official delegations and government officials.
• Act as an advisor to the Head of Mission within their professional area and also contribute to other tasks at the embassy due to the situation in the country.
• Travel activities must be expected.
• The Head of Mission may assign other work tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have passed an examination from the Police University College or have a master's degree in law.
• Must have at least ten years of varied practice from the police force.
• Must have extensive experience in investigation/intelligence of serious organized and/or cross-border crime.
• Must have experience in the use of covert methods.
• Must have some experience from police intelligence work/methods, OSINT knowledge, reporting, and experience with analytical work.
• Must have knowledge of the security situation in Ukraine and be security-conscious.
• Must have experience from international police service and/or international police cooperation.
• Must have good written and oral presentation skills in English and Norwegian.
• Knowledge of migration flows in Eastern Europe is an advantage.

Personal qualities

• Very good communication and cooperation skills across cultural and language barriers.
• Ability to work independently in an international environment.
• High work capacity and ability to tolerate stress.
• Administrative and organizational skills.
• Personal initiative, networking abilities, and integrity are prerequisites.
• Very good adaptability.
• Mobility and flexibility.
• Great emphasis is placed on personal suitability.

Other conditions If there are qualified applicants with disabilities, gaps in their CV, or immigrant backgrounds, we will invite at least one applicant from each of these groups for an interview. To be considered an applicant in the mentioned groups, you must meet certain requirements. Read more about this at https://arbeidsgiver.difi.no/positivsaerbehandling. We encourage you to check the box in the job portal if you have a disability, gaps in your CV, or an immigrant background. Your selections in the job applicant portal will be included in anonymized statistics in the annual reports of all state enterprises.

We refer to country-specific information about the duty station on the following website: https://www.regjeringen.no/no/tema/utenrikssaker/reiseinformasjon/velg-land/id2414273/

Terms/conditions The position is remunerated as a senior advisor (position code 1364) with a gross annual salary from NOK 759,500 - 1,176,700 - cf. the Main Agreement in the state. Additional pay as an embassy counselor according to the "Special agreement on supplements, benefits, and allowances in the foreign service" - https://www.regjeringen.no/no/dokumenter/saravtale/id545430/ . Housing will be provided. Foreign service training will be provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Professional training will be provided by Kripos. Applicants must be permanent employees of the releasing professional authority.

Applicants must be Norwegian citizens. To be entitled to benefits under the special agreement on supplements, benefits, and allowances in the foreign service, you must be registered in the National Population Register in Norway, and at the time of application, you cannot be resident in the country where the service is to take place.

Appointment to the position requires security clearance at the level SECRET (H) at the time of commencement. A clean criminal record is required.

Contact information Politioverbetjent Maren Eline Kleiven, Kripos, mobile 93439190, maren.eline.kleiven@politiet.no Avsnittsleder Torkjeld Jevne, Kripos, mobile 91105884, torkjeld.jevne@politiet.no Ambassadør Lars Ragnar Hansen, the embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine, lars.ragnar.hansen@mfa.no, mobile +380 67 483 8331/ +47 47674156 Seniorrådgiver Siren Namtvedt, Utenriksdepartementet (regarding the recruitment process), mobile 415620594, siren.namtvedt@mfa.no