Data Privacy Intern

COFCO International is a global agri-business with a clear vision, strong values and a positive culture, focused on being a leader in the global grains, oilseeds and sugar supply chains. We provide the food the world needs in a responsible way. Headquartered is Geneva, Switzerland, we are ambitious, with the right structures and culture to meet the world's increasing and changing needs. With 11,000+ people in 35 countries, our global portfolio includes assets across the Americas, Europe, Africa, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. We trade with over 50 nations, while providing farmers unique direct access to the growing Chinese market.

Job Purpose:

Support the operational execution of the Data Privacy Programme, with a primary focus on the implementation and day‑to‑day use of the OneTrust platform, privacy documentation, and first‑level support for privacy risk assessments.

Responsibilities:

• Support the Data Privacy function through operational and documentation‑driven activities linked to the rollout and use of the OneTrust platform and the execution of privacy assessments.
  
  
  
  • OneTrust & Privacy Assessments, including but not limited to:
    
    
    
    • Reviewing OneTrust intakes, records, and workflows for completeness and consistency;
    
    
    • Supporting the preparation of first‑level drafts of privacy risk assessments (e.g. vendor assessments), focused on factual information gathering;
    
    
    • Assisting with data mapping activities, including documentation of systems, data categories, vendors, and data flows;
    
    
    • Coordinating with business, IT, HR, and Procurement teams to actively follow up on and chase missing inputs or evidence;
    
    
    • Supporting the maintenance, accuracy, and consistency of privacy records and master data in OneTrust;
    
    
    • Supporting the definition, tracking, and documentation of operational privacy KPIs, under DPO guidance;
    
    
    • Preparing and maintaining basic dashboards and trackers (e.g. assessment volume, completion status, aging of actions, data quality indicators) to support reporting and monitoring of the Data Privacy Programme.
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  

Key Result Areas: (Key Performance Indicators)

• Completeness and consistency of OneTrust intakes and records;


• Timely follow‑up and closure of missing inputs and actions;


• Quality and accuracy of first‑level assessment drafts and documentation;


• Quality of data mapping outputs (systems, vendors, data categories, flows);


• Adherence to defined templates, workflows, and internal standards;


• Ability to manage multiple follow‑ups and priorities effectively;


• Stakeholder coordination and responsiveness;


• Professional written communication and reporting:


• Attention to detail and reliability in execution;

Education:

• Final‑year student or recent graduate in Law or a related discipline (e.g. Business/Management, Data, Compliance & Governance, Information Systems)

Skills:

• Fluent English (mandatory);


• Strong ability to work with structured information, templates, and workflows;


• Comfort with enterprise tools and platforms (OneTrust experience is a plus, not required);


• Microsoft 365 tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint);


• Clear written documentation and summarisation skills;


• Ability to proactively follow up, coordinate, and chase outstanding inputs;


• Structured and analytical thinking;


• Strong organisation and time‑management skills;


• Ability to work across regions and functions;


• Proactive, reliable, and detail‑oriented.

COFCO International is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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