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Traineeship in the Data Protection Office

Geneva

  • Organization: ICRC - International Committee of the Red Cross
  • Location: Geneva
  • Grade: Junior level - Junior
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Statistics
    • Human Resources
    • Banking and Finance
    • Information Technology and Computer Science
    • Administration
    • Protection Officer (Refugee)
  • Closing Date: Closed

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.

Reports to (role)


Head of Data Protection Office

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 a traineeship for a period of one year at its headquarters in Geneva. The traineeship should begin on 01 December 2018. The traineeship will provide an invaluable opportunity for a motivated Associate with a computer science background to learn about the legal side of Data Protection/Privacy, and to be exposed to a stimulating and highly innovative humanitarian environment at the ICRC.

If your profile matches one of the two possible profiles indicated in this opening, do not hesitate to apply.

Accountabilities & Functional responsibilities


Profile 1: Computer Science
 

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

  • Advising on/Reviewing data protection impact assessments and data protection by design studies;
  • Providing technical support and input in the analysis of data protection/policy implications of new technologies;
  • Running a programme of internal information sessions on relevant technologies for a lawyers audience;
  • 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-coordinating the roll-out of a Data Protection E-Learning module;
  • Carrying out research and drafting notes on specific technical and policy questions primarily related to Data Protection/Privacy law, mainly in English;
  • 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.


Profile 2: Legal Data Protection
 

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-coordinating 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.

Desired profile and skills


Profile 1: Computer Science
 

  • University degree and, ideally, Master degree in Computer Science;
  • Demonstrated interest in and knowledge of Data Protection/Privacy enhancing technologies;
  • Familiarity with Data Protection/Privacy laws 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;
  • Fluency in English is required. Good knowledge of French is a strong asset.


Profile 2: Legal Data Protection
 

  • University degree and, ideally, Master degree in law (or alternative post-graduate legal training);
  • 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;
  • Fluency in English is required. Good knowledge of French is a strong asset.

Additional information

  • Type of role: Associate
  • Working rate: 100%
  • Starting date: 03 December 2018
  • Location: Geneva
  • Length of assignment: 12 Months
  • Application deadline: Monday 29 October 2018
  • Short-listed candidates will be notified by Wednesday 31 October and may be asked to prepare a short assignment to be presented during their interview.
  • Interviews will take place on Monday 5 November 2018.



The application file should include the following elements in English:
 

  • A cover letter, not exceeding 800 words
  • A CV, not exceeding three pages, indicating, in particular:
    • The titles and details (including the number of hours) of data protection/privacy law courses followed
    • Any academic writings and/or other research work carried out in the Data Protection/Privacy area
    • Any relevant academic and professional experience in relation to Data Protection/Privacy law
    • If applicable, any experience working in the humanitarian sector and/or in the field of international humanitarian law
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