Vacancy Notice 937

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 Officer - 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: 5   
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.

Under the direct supervision of the Secretary of the Commission or his/her representative, the post holder will monitor and finalize files assigned to him/her. He/she will also carry out research and draft legal documents.

DUTY 1/Mission 1 :

• The post holder analyses files assigned to him/her, seek solutions to problems encountered and prepares legal opinions.
• He/she essentially studies individual requests assigned to him/her and may also work on other legal matters related to the Commission’s role.
• He/she carries out documentary research of a legal nature in a variety of areas for the information of the Secretary of the Commission, him/her representative or members of the Commission.
• He/she prepares studies, correspondence, minutes of meetings, analysis reports, draft rules and other documents intended for the Commission, the Organization’s bodies (General Secretariat, General Assembly and Executive Committee) or other entities outside the Organization, following specific instructions laid down by the Secretary of the Commission pr him/her representative.
• He/she may be required to take part in meetings organized by the Commission of by the Commission or him/her representative.

DUTY 2/Mission 2 :

• He/she performs any other duties in accordance with instructions given by the Secretary of the commission or him/her representative.

Education and qualification required/FORMATION:

• Three to four years’ education at a University or other specialized higher education establishment in law;
• Master’s, LLM, LLD or equivalent in Law would be an asset;
• Specialization in international

Experience required/EXPÉRIENCE:

• At least three years’ professional experience in the relevant fields of legal activities.
• Ten years’ experience in the area is required If the post holder does not have the required level of education;
• Human rights law/ Criminal law expertise or court experience would be an assets.
• 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, both in written and oral form.
• Analytical skills and ability to have a global view.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Word processing and internet-research skills.

Abilities required/COMPéTENCES TECHNIQUES:

• Discretion and diplomacy.
• Method and detail orientation.
• 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.
• Ability to work in an international environment.