Internship 1157

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. 

Title: INTERN - Data Protection Office
Directorate: Data Protection 
Sub-Directorate: 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

INTERPOL’s 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 Organization’s 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 multi-ethnic 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 Organization’s 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 Organization’s 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 INTERPOL’s 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 INTERPOL’s 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 DPO's 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

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Qualifications and Experience

REQUIREMENTS

• Be a national of one of INTERPOL’s 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 post-secondary 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 self-discipline.
• 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

1. 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

2.  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 non-criminal 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.