Liaison Officer Police/SARPCCO

SOUTHERN AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY SECRETARIAT (SADC)

Harare, Zimbabwe

Open only to current government employees — verified by EC Number.

Application Deadline November 20, 2026

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Role Overview

Coordinate and harmonise implementation of SARPCCO strategic programmes by SADC Secretariat supported by Interpol RB Harare. Coordinate continuous research, analysis, monitoring, reporting and exchange of information on transnational organised crime with member States in collaboration with other sectors withing the Organ, other Directorates and INTRPOL RB-Harare. Facilitate the development and review of the training Curricula on matters related to transnational organized Crime in the region. Coordinate capacity building initiatives for the Police. Facilitate joint regional simultaneous Operations workshops, seminars and training programmes on public safety. Coordinate and monitoring of bilateral or multilateral SARPCCO joint operations planning, meetings with Member States and sharing of good practises and intelligence. Coordination and submission of Police/SARPCCO Sector quarterly reports on SARPCCO activities. Strengthening cooperation, collaboration and coordination between SARPCCO, customs, immigration services, Counter Terrorism and other SADC Member States Law Enforcement Agencies. Coordinate continuous exchange of crime intelligence on cross-border and transnational organised crime with the support of the International Police (INTERPOL), through RBHarare. Enhance and exchange of information and sharing of experiences between police and state security and other law enforcement agencies. Organise joint police training courses at the national and regional level. Coordinate of research and analysis for the compilation of the Regional Organised Crime Threats (ROCTA). Ensure team compliance with all relevant Secretariat values, policies and standards, and statutory requirements. Work towards building a positive and compelling workplace and team culture. Maintain a climate that attracts, retains and motivates top quality personnel. Plan the unit’s activity and maintain oversight on its operations under supervision of the Senior Officer Police/SARPCCO in terms of work scheduling. Estimating resource and staffing needs; and training and developing staff. Undertake any other duties as delegated by the Senior Officer Police/SARPCCO, Director or the Executive Secretary

Requirements & Qualifications

A Degree in Police Science, Public Administration Science, Criminal justice System, Criminology, Law, Security studies, or any other relevant degree or police experience.
A Master’s Degree will be an added advantage.
At least twelve (12) years of experience as a Police Officer.
A minimum of 05 years must have been spent at Managerial level.
Extensive experience in reviewing, drafting, and operationalisation of strategies and legal instruments.
Experience in developing and strengthening data collection mechanisms at national/regional level/international level.
Extensive experience in multi-agency liaison and coordination, particularly in fostering cooperation amongst law enforcement agencies, criminal justice practitioners, regional and international organizations involved in combating Transnational Organised Crime.
In-depth knowledge of regional and international frameworks to Prevent and Combat Transnational Organised Crime, including and not limited to the SADC Integrated Strategy and Action Plan to Prevent and Combat Transnational Organised Crime in the SADC Region, The United Nations Convention against Transnational Organised Crime and SADC Protocol on Combating Illicit Drugs Trafficking.
Track record in facilitating cross-border collaboration, exchange of information and operational coordination to enhance efforts to prevent and combat Transnational Organised Crime.
Direct experience in developing and delivering capacity building/training programmes to law enforcement agencies in the SADC Member States.

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