Vacancy Notice 938

INTERPOL is the world’s largest international police organization, with 196 Member Countries. Created in 1923, it facilitates cross-border police co-operation, and supports and assists all organizations, authorities, and services whose mission is to prevent or combat international crime. 

INTERPOL strives to achieve a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. To achieve our Diversity goals, we encourage applications from women and nationals of under/unrepresented member countries who are passionate about our mission. INTERPOL’s recruitment process is merit-based hence all hiring decisions are made considering the applicant’s qualifications and the needs of the Organization.

Job Title: CCF Legal Assistant - Reserve list 
Reporting To: Secretary to the Commission for the Control of INTERPOL's Files
Location: Lyon, France
Type of contract: Roster
Duration (in months): 36.00
Grade: 6   
Number of post: Reserve list exercise
Level of Security screening:  Enhanced
Deadline for application: 25 February 2025

Conditions applying for all candidates

Only professional experience for which candidates can provide official proof of employment will be considered. Candidates could be requested to provide copies of such official documents prior to interviews/test.

Tests/interviews in connection to this selection procedure will take place approximately 1 to 3 weeks after the deadline for applications. Applicants are kindly requested to plan their availability during this period accordingly, in case they are short-listed.

This selection exercise will be used to generate a reserve list of suitable candidates that may be used to address Organization's similar staffing needs in the future.

The Commission for the Control of INTERPOL's Files (CCF) is an independent body in charge of: Monitoring the application of the Organization's data protection rules to personal data processed by INTERPOL; Advising the Organization regarding any operations or projects concerning the processing of personal information; Processing requests for access to INTERPOL's files.

Within the CCF Secretariat, the Legal Assistant will provide legal support to the Commission and its activities, as per the supervisor’s or representative’s instructions. In particular, the job holder will process the assigned individual requests and files, based on established CCF jurisprudence, legal standards, and policies. He/she also will also carry out research, drafts legal documents and will assist senior lawyers.

DUTY 1/Mission 1 :

• Process and analyse individual requests assigned to him/her, by applying established CCF jurisprudence and applicable rules, and manage the caseload to ensure respect of the applicable deadlines. Prepare the required legal opinions/documents to process cases, on the basis of standard documents and templates. Suggest any improvements to facilitate the work of the Secretariat of the Commission.

DUTY 2/Mission 2 :

• Assist in the ‎preparation, compiling, drafting, and editing of reports, legal studies, minutes of meetings, and any other documents, following specific instructions and/or guidance.

DUTY 3/Mission 3 :

• Carry out documentary research of a legal nature in a variety of areas and/or open-source research for the information of the Secretary of the Commission or members of the Commission or to assist other lawyers within the Secretariat.

DUTY 4/Mission 4:

• Perform any other duties as required by the hierarchy.

Education and qualification required/FORMATION:

• At least two years’ University education in law with a completed degree/diploma.
• Three years’ degree in law (LLB, Licence, BA or equivalent) is highly desirable.

Experience required/EXPÉRIENCE:

• At least three years’ professional experience in legal activities.
• Experience in legal casework or in a judicial setting would be an asset.
• Experience in an International Organization and knowledge/practice in the field of human rights or of data protection would also be considered as assets.

Languages/langues:

• Professional fluency in English is required, including strong writing skills
• Professional fluency in Spanish or Arabic (oral and written) is also required.
• Good working knowledge in another INTERPOL working languages (French, Arabic, Spanish) would be desirable.

Specific skills/ApTITUDES PARTICULIERES:

• Strong communication skills (oral and written).
• Analytical skills and ability to have a global perspective.
• Methodical and detail oriented.
• Good IT skills and proficiency in MS Office Suite and databases.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Abilities required/COMPéTENCES TECHNIQUES:

• Discretion and diplomacy.
• Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines.
• Ability to organize and synthesize voluminous information.
• Ability to search the Internet and other sources to collect relevant information.
• Agility and flexibility.
• Ability to maintain objectivity.