Law Enforcement Liaison Officer

Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Crime

. Map relevant national, regional and international actors and develop country-by-country engagement strategies .

Posted 11/11/2026contractRemote • CameroonSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in law enforcement engagement and policy advocacy within Central Africa, with strong analytical and writing skills to translate research findings into actionable recommendations. Proven ability to establish strategic partnerships and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders in the security and justice sectors.

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Law Enforcement EngagementPolicy AdvocacyAnalytical SkillsFluency in FrenchWriting Skills

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Hard Skills

Open-Source ResearchPolicy AnalysisTraining OrganizationStakeholder EngagementResearch Independence

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsTeamworkConfidentiality CommitmentIndependent Work

Industry Keywords

Central AfricaJudicial InstitutionsSecurity ActorsLaw Enforcement CooperationInstitutional Stakeholders

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Map relevant national, regional and international actors and develop country-by-country engagement strategies
Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with authorities, law enforcement agencies, policy actors and relevant institutions
Organise presentations, trainings and briefings to translate findings into concrete policy and law enforcement action
Collaborate with researchers to communicate findings effectively and shape actionable recommendations
Relay stakeholders’ needs and feedback to the research team and connect researchers with relevant counterparts
Contribute to Observatory report recommendations, making them clear, targeted, realistic and aligned with institutional mandates
Write tailored notes for law enforcement audiences and contribute to analyses of law enforcement challenges and trends
Support research and open-source intelligence activities where relevant
Track how the Observatory’s work is translated into investigations, prosecutions, seizures, policy or institutional reforms
Document the Observatory’s contribution to accountability and increase its visibility among strategic audiences
Protect research independence, sources and sensitive information through validated procedures
Report to the Director of the Central Africa Observatory and collaborate closely with the Observatory’s research team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven professional experience within, or sustained engagement with, law enforcement or justice institutions in Central Africa, including police, gendarmerie, customs, judiciary or financial intelligence institutions
University degree in a relevant field
At least 7 years of relevant professional experience, including engagement with law enforcement and institutional stakeholders
Thorough knowledge of the region’s security and judicial institutions and cooperation dynamics
Established network and credibility among security and justice actors in the region
Excellent command of French and professional proficiency in English
Strong analytical skills
Excellent writing skills, including concise, targeted notes for law enforcement and policy audiences
Ability to translate analysis and research findings into practical, actionable recommendations
Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
Experience organising workshops, trainings or briefings for institutional audiences
Strong commitment to confidentiality when handling sensitive information
Ability to work independently and travel frequently
Experience in policy advocacy (desired)
Understanding of international and regional law enforcement cooperation mechanisms (desired)
Proficiency in Arabic (desired)
Experience in open-source research (desired)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working environment
Work-life balance support
Professional development and learning support