Traineeship in the Data Protection Office

Contract

This is a ICRC - Traineeship contract. More about ICRC - Traineeship contracts.

What we do

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. We take action in response to emergencies and at the same time promote respect for international humanitarian law. We are an independent and neutral organization, and our mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We work closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation in order to ensure a concerted, rational and rapid humanitarian response to the needs of the victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal violence. We direct and coordinate the international activities conducted in these situations.

Purpose

Following the adoption by the Directorate of the ICRC Rules on Personal Data Protection (the Rules) on 24 February 2015, the ICRC established a Data Protection Office to ensure the effective application of the Rules as well as the exercise of individuals' data protection rights. The ICRC's Data Protection Office is offering one paid traineeship for a period of one year at its headquarters in Geneva. The traineeship should begin on in February 2022 for a period of 1 year. As a fully integrated member of the Data Protection Office (DPO), the Associate will support the Data Protection Objectives.

Reports to (role)

Deputy Head of the Data Protection Office

Accountabilities & Functional responsibilities

Tasks and Responsibilities: The post holder assists the Data Protection Office in a number of tasks, including the following:

• Advising the ICRC Divisions at HQ on the preparation and implementation of a specific, Division by-Division, action plan for the application of the Rules
• Advising on the application of the Rules to the activities of the ICRC
• Co-ordinating the roll-out of a Data Protection E-Learning module
• Carrying out research and drafting notes on specific legal questions primarily related to Data Protection/Privacy law, mainly in English
• Reviewing legal documents
• Contributing to the preparation of meetings
• Drafting reports or minutes of meetings;
• Any administrative tasks which may be required for the running of the ICRC Data Protection Office

Certifications / Education required

University Degree, ideally, Master degree in law (or alternative post-graduate legal training)

Desired profile and skills

• Demonstrated interest in and knowledge of Data Protection/Privacy Law
• Familiarity with IT/data security issues is a strong asset
• Interest in humanitarian concerns and international relations
• Solid understanding of the mandate and modus operandi of the ICRC and the Movement
• Strongly motivated by humanitarian work
• Able to work under pressure

Additional information

• Location: Geneva
• Type of contract: Traineeship
• Lenght of assignment: 12 months
• Relocation: Not provided for traineeships
• Visa/permit: legitimacy card provided
• Gross monthly salary: 3567 CHF
• Estimated start date: 03/01/2022
• Application deadline: 26/11/2021
• Application documents required: diplomas, work certificates, scan color of passport - please upload it on your profile

The ICRC values diversity and is committed to create an inclusive working environment. We welcome application from all qualified candidates.