SECONDMENT Data Protection Compliance Lead - Reserve List

The Data Protection Compliance Lead supports the implementation and operationalization of INTERPOL's Data Protection Management System, focusing on compliance monitoring, governance coordination, and engagement with the global network of NCB Data Protection Officers. The role involves ensuring effective governance, accountability, and operational compliance with INTERPOL's data protection framework across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the monitoring, coordination, and follow-up of data protection compliance activities relating to the INTERPOL Information System and associated data processing activities.
• Coordinate compliance review and assessment activities, including follow-up on identified risks, mitigation measures, recommendations, and action plans.
• Ensure the implementation and operationalization of the INTERPOL Data Protection Management System, including KPI tracking, governance reporting, and monitoring mechanisms.
• Develop structured escalation and follow-up procedures for high-risk or non-compliant processing activities.
• Maintain regular engagement with NCB Data Protection Officers and designated focal points to support consistent implementation of INTERPOL data protection requirements.
• Facilitate structured communication, awareness, and coordination activities with relevant internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify recurring compliance themes, operational challenges, and areas requiring additional governance coordination or support.
• Coordinate meetings, workshops, briefings, and awareness initiatives involving the DPO network and operational stakeholders.
• Contribute to advisory and governance activities relating to data processing initiatives, including support on DPIAs, project reviews, operational procedures, and data protection requirements.
• Ensure the identification, assessment, and documentation of data protection risks and operational compliance gaps.
• Contribute to the preparation of reports, dashboards, summaries, guidance material, and governance documentation supporting decision-making, oversight, and governance reporting.
• Ensure operational visibility of compliance activities, mitigation measures, and implementation progress across designated areas.
• Strengthen awareness and understanding of data protection obligations within the Organization and among relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure the preparation and delivery of operational awareness sessions, presentations, guidance materials, and training activities.
• Continuously improve initiatives relating to governance maturity, effectiveness, and compliance monitoring capabilities.
• Maintain awareness of relevant developments, standards, and best practices in data protection, operational governance, and information management relevant to INTERPOL activities.
• Perform any other duty as required by the hierarchy.

Requirements

• Three to four years of university degree in law, information governance, data protection, cybersecurity, information management, international public administration, or another relevant field.
• An advanced university degree would be considered as an asset.
• Relevant professional certifications in privacy, data protection, governance, risk, compliance, cybersecurity, or information management would be considered an asset.
• At least 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in data protection, compliance, governance, information management, cybersecurity, or related fields.
• Experience supporting compliance oversight, governance monitoring, advisory activities, or risk management initiatives in complex environments.
• Experience working in an international, governmental, law enforcement, regulatory, or multinational environment would be considered an asset.
• Experience engaging with multiple stakeholders across jurisdictions and cultures is highly desirable.
• Exposure to emerging technologies, digital governance, or AI-related governance matters would be considered an advantage.
• Professional fluency in English is required.
• Working knowledge of another official INTERPOL languages (Arabic, French, Spanish) is desirable.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to coordinate complex activities and manage multiple priorities in an international environment.
• Excellent drafting, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion, impartiality, and sound judgment.
• Strong understanding of governance, compliance, and risk management principles.
• Ability to engage constructively with technical, operational, legal, and managerial stakeholders.
• Capacity to support innovation and evolving governance initiatives relating to data processing, emerging technologies, and AI-enabled environments.
• Commitment to professionalism, integrity, accountability, and intercultural collaboration.

Skills

• Data Protection
• Compliance Monitoring
• Governance Coordination
• Risk Management
• Information Management
• Cybersecurity
• Privacy Management
• Data Protection Compliance
• Governance monitoring
• Advisory Activities
• Stakeholder Engagement
• International Data Governance
• Digital Governance
• AI Governance
• Regulatory Compliance
• Information Governance
• Policy drafting
• Sensitive Information Handling
• Cross-jurisdictional Coordination
• Data Protection Certifications

Languages

English, Arabic, French, Spanish