International Consultant – International Experts in Behavioural Detection, Interviewing and Profiling for Border Security and Law Enforcement (Roster Call)

About the Position

International Consultant – International Experts in Behavioural Detection, Interviewing and Profiling for Border Security and Law Enforcement (Roster Call)

The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) is seeking to establish a roster of qualified international consultants with expertise in behavioural detection, interviewing techniques and related professional assessment methodologies. Roster experts will be engaged on a short-term basis to support capacity-building activities, including training delivery, advisory support, curriculum development, technical assistance, and other related activities implemented within border security and management projects and, where relevant, the wider law enforcement sector.

Responsibilities

Roster experts may be requested to:

• Develop, adapt, update and tailor training materials, including presentations, practical exercises, case studies, role-play scenarios, checklists, assessment tools and other training-related resources.
• Deliver specialized training courses and workshops for frontline border and law enforcement officers on topics including, but not limited to: principles and limitations of behavioural detection and analysis, identification and assessment of behavioural indicators in border environments, observation and assessment techniques, professional interviewing methodologies, open-ended questioning and active listening techniques, rapport-building approaches, credibility assessment methodologies, risk-based decision-making, interviewing approaches in relation to persons suspected of involvement in terrorism-related activities or organized crime, identification and referral of vulnerable persons and potential victims of crime.
• Design and facilitate scenario-based exercises and simulations reflecting operational border-control environments, including airports, land border crossing points, seaports and green/blue border areas.
• Provide expert advice on integrating human rights principles, non-discrimination standards, privacy safeguards, and gender- and age-sensitive approaches into behavioural analysis and interviewing practices.
• Support mentoring, coaching, knowledge transfer and training-of-trainers initiatives aimed at strengthening sustainable national training capacities.
• Conduct training needs assessments and advisory missions.
• Prepare technical reports, assessments and recommendations.
• Contribute to regional conferences, workshops, expert meetings and professional exchanges.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's university degree in psychology, behavioural sciences, criminology, law, security studies, border management, law enforcement, public administration, international relations, or another relevant discipline.
• At least seven years of relevant professional experience in border security, customs, police, immigration, aviation security, intelligence or another relevant law enforcement field.
• Experience providing technical assistance, advisory support or capacity-building activities to law enforcement authorities, international organizations or donor-funded capacity-building projects is considered a strong asset.
• Experience developing scenario-based training exercises, simulations and practical learning activities for adult learners.
• Proven operational experience applying interviewing techniques in professional environments, including border control, investigations, intelligence gathering, security screening or related areas.
• Experience integrating human rights standards, ethical considerations, non-discrimination principles, and gender- and age-sensitive approaches into training and operational practices.
• Professional fluency in English with excellent written and oral communication skills. Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Russian will be considered an asset for activities implemented in Central Asia.
• Excellent presentation, facilitation and communication skills.
• Ability to work in multicultural and multinational environments.
• Demonstrated gender awareness and ability to integrate gender perspectives into training and operational activities.
• Willingness and ability to travel for assignments.

We Offer

Remuneration will be based on the selected consultant's/expert's qualifications, experience, the tasks and deliverables for this position and in accordance with the OSCE established rates.

About the Company

The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all religious, ethnic and social backgrounds to apply to become a part of the Organization. Candidates should be aware that OSCE officials shall conduct themselves at all times in a manner befitting the status of an international civil servant. This includes avoiding any action which may adversely reflect on the integrity, independence and impartiality of their position and function as officials of the OSCE. The OSCE is committed to applying the highest ethical standards in carrying out its mandate.

Apply here: OSCE's online application link