Access Rights Management Officer

Vacancy Notice 1656

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: Access Rights Management Officer  
Reporting To: Head of Confidentiality and Due Diligence Desk
Location: Lyon
Duration (in months): 12.00 

Grade: 5  
Number of post(s): 1 
Level of Security screening:  Enhanced

Deadline for application: 15 February 2026

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.

* Subsequent extension to this post will be subject to the terms of the Organization’s Staff Manual, to satisfactory performance and to availability of funds.

Tests/interviews in connection with this selection procedure will take place approximately 2 weeks after the deadline for applications. Applicants are kindly requested to plan their availability during this period; accordingly, in case they are short-listed.

​Selected candidates will be expected to report for duty as soon as possible, after receiving an offer of employment.

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

INTRODUCTION OF THE POST

Within the Office of Internal Oversight (OIO), and under the overall supervision of the Head of the Confidentiality and Due Diligence Desk, the post holder is responsible for assisting the Head of the Confidentiality and Due Diligence Desk with the administration of Access Rights Management. The post holder follows the procedures and ensures the workflow management in accordance with the INTERPOL Confidentiality Regime. The post holder supports internal communication and awareness raising related to INTERPOL’s Confidentiality Regime.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

MISSION 1: ACCESS RIGHTS MANAGEMENT

In compliance with the Organization’s policies/rules and under the responsibility of Head of the Confidentiality and Due Diligence Desk, monitor the IT access rights granted to INTERPOL staff and other persons having access to the internal network and INTERPOL’s information assets.

• Control and manage access rights requests submitted by staff, ensuring the respect of access rights policies (applies the need-to-know principle, obtains validation from information custodians).
• Monitor granted access rights (closely controls the good execution of approved requests, reviews the accesses granted to each information asset, documents irregularities).
• Monitor departures and users’ accounts deletion.
• Coordinate individual access rights modifications in case of staff internal moves.
• Coordinate the repercussion of structural changes in terms of data storage architecture, ensuring that consistency is maintained across the Organization according to best practices (renaming of mailboxes, reflection of the new organization in the distribution lists structure, review of access rights).
• Keep the information assets inventory up to date, in close cooperation with the Information Communication & Technology Executive Directorate (ICT).
• Keep the inventory of information custodians up to date.
• Assist information custodians in performing their duties.
• Develop and determine adequate methods of work and documents the processes, writing SOP.

MISSION 2: COMMUNICATION AND AWARENESS

Under the supervision of Head of the Confidentiality and Due Diligence Desk and management, perform internal and external communication relating to the post:

• Ensure development and delivery of induction training for incoming staff.
• Participate in confidentiality awareness training for staff.
• Prepare information material and manuals.
• Update procedures, policies and files and ensures their communication throughout the Organization.
• Maintain relevant contact and confidentiality related information relating to third parties, NCB’s or authorized institutions confidentiality regimes or special handling rules for exceptional cases.
• Update internal communication including Intranet pages of unit.

MISSION 3: PROCESS, REPORTING AND OTHER TASKS

• Assist the Head of Confidentiality and Due Diligence Desk and management in the functioning of the Confidentiality and Due Diligence Desk including staff and financial management, regular reporting.
• Collaborate on the implementation and improvement of Identity and Access Management (IAM), IT systems, practices, and processes, including compliance with security standards, and documentation of processes and procedures.
• Perform any other duties as required by the hierarchy.

QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

Education and qualification required

• Three to four years of completed university education is required – a master’s degree or equivalent would be an asset - in the field of information technology, computer science, information security, information systems, engineering, or a related field
• One or more internationally recognized IT Security Certifications (CISM, CISA, CISSP, CEH, etc.)

Skills and Experience required

• At least 3 (three) years of experience in the Identity and Access Management or IT security field is required.

Languages

• Fluency in English is required.
• Proficiency in another official working language of the Organization (Arabic, French, Spanish) would be an additional asset.

SPECIAL APTITUDES required

• The post holder must be a person of the highest integrity. Discretion and confidentiality are of paramount importance to this post.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize accordingly.
• Personal and professional maturity.
• Ability to maintain objectivity and apply logical reasoning.
• Ability to work in teams as well as individually.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Good social skills, particularly in a multicultural environment.
• Initiative, creativity (original thinking) and curiosity.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional networks.
• Ability to synthesize various sources of information.
• Good listening skills.

ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Strong knowledge of Identity and Access Management (IAM), concepts, and standards.
• Proven experience with IAM tools.
• Strong understanding of access control models.
• Experience in IAM accreditation and certification (e.g., ISO 27001, etc.).
• IAM systems (e.g. Okta, Azure AD, etc.).
• Authentication protocols (e.g. SAML, OAuth, etc.).
• Authorization protocols (e.g. XACML, etc.).
• Federation protocols (e.g. SAML, etc.).
• Cloud computing, and Cloud Hybridation.
• Expertise in Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) solutions.
• Expertise in Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions.
• Knowledge of security standards and regulations (e.g. GDPR, etc.).
• Demonstrated understanding of core Internet protocols and services.