INTERN - Data Protection Office
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Job Description
Internship 1157
INTERPOL is the worlds largest international police organization with 196 Member Countries. Created in 1923 it facilitates crossborder police cooperation and supports and assists all organizations authorities and services whose mission is to prevent or combat international crime.
Title: INTERN Data Protection Office
Directorate:Data Protection
SubDirectorate:Data Protection Office
Duty station: Lyon
Duration (in months):6.00
Estimated starting date: 1 August 2025
Level of security clearance: Basic
Deadline for applications: 16 May 2025
INTERPOLs Internship Programme welcomes candidates from any of our 196 member countries.
The Programme attracts talented students or recent graduates to the Organization and provides them with:
A better understanding of the Organizations goals and objectives and how international police cooperation is organized
An insight into how an international organization operates
A framework to enhance their educational experience through practical work assignments thereby developing skills which are useful for their career and future employment
Experience of working in a multicultural multidisciplinary and multiethnic environment contributing to the development of mutual understanding trust and tolerance
All the relevant information about our Internship Programme may be found on our official web site.
As of 1 January 2025 the internship allowance is EUR 700 and a transport subsidy of EUR 30 per month. An additional housing subsidy of EUR 170 per month will be provided to eligible interns.
Interns are required to be subscribed to a health insurance coverage for the entire duration of the internship. However they are eligible to request enrolment in the Organizations health insurance coverage at no additional cost.
Candidates are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the conditions of internship and the requirements prior to applying for this internship.
Internship Description
The INTERPOL Data Protection Office is tasked with the independent compliance control of data processing operations within the Interpol Information System including the provision of advice and recommendations. The Office further ensures that the Organizations data processing framework is supported and facilitated through the appropriate legal technical operational and organizational channels. It also promotes a data protection culture within the Organization. The Office reports directly to the Secretary General.
The main functions of this unit are as follows:
- Control compliance on the implementation of INTERPOLs data protection framework and take appropriate measures to improve internal control and risk management regarding data processing operations;
- Advice in data processing activities especially when likely to entail high risks for the data subject;
- Ensure coordination with all data protection officers designated at NCB level and at international partnership level;
- Strengthen a data protection culture among staff;
- Ensure liaison with the Commission of Control of INTERPOLs files on data protection issues;
- Cooperate with data protection officers of other institutions to exchange best practices
Under the direct supervision of the INTERPOL Data Protection Officer and Counsel DPO the selected candidate will assist the DPOs team with:
Conduct research on various data protection legal and technical topics in support of the daily tasks of the Data Protection Office
Provide support in the review of data processing agreements
Provide support in the review of registers of data processing activities
Provide support in the review of data protection impact assessments
Provide support in preparation of meetings and trainings organized by the Office
Perform any other duties as required by the supervisor and/or the hierarchy
Qualifications and Experience
REQUIREMENTS
- Be a national of one of INTERPOLs 196 member countries.
- Have attained the legal age in the country of nationality.
TRAINING / EDUCATION REQUIRED
- Be enrolled in a or have graduated from a postsecondary accredited academic institution within the past one year on the date of submission of their application in Law (preferably with a specialization in ICT Law/data protection or at least proven interest in ICT Law/data protection).
LANGUAGES
- Full professional fluency in English is required
TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIRED
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications Word Excel Power Point and Outlook is required.
- Strong interest in the technical aspects of data processing information management.
ABILITIES REQUIRED
- Conscientious and selfdiscipline.
- Teamwork and cooperation mindset.
- Good oral and written communication.
- High motivation.
- Ability to work in an international environment.
- Ability to understand and adhere to the ethical values of Organization.
- Good organizational skills.
APPLICATION PROCESS AND ASSESSMENT METHOD
- Application process
Only applications submitted in response to a specific internship vacancy will be considered. Due to the large number of applications received we are unable to answer individual queries.
A completed online application is required and should include a cover letter including:
- Your motivation to join the INTERPOL internship programme
- Your interest in and your assets for this specific internship opportunity
- Your expectations for this internship
- Assessment method
All applications will be assessed against the requirements indicated in this call for internship. Applicants who meet these requirements most closely will be contacted by the hiring manager directly for further consideration and assessment.
INTERPOL does not discriminate on any grounds and candidates will be treated under conditions of equality.
SECURITY CLEARANCE
A confidentiality vetting inquiry will be carried out on behalf of the Organization prior to confirming any selection. By accepting this offer you give the Organization expressed consent for completing this inquiry.
If selected you will be required to produce a certificate of noncriminal records (including spent and unspent sentences pronounced by justice) from your country of nationality and from any other country in which you have resided for more than 12 months in the past five years. If you are considered at a further stage of the selection process (interview) we advise you to familiarize yourself with the procedure for requesting such documentation in the concerned countries so that if accepted your arrival to the Organization is not unnecessarily delayed.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Intern
