DATA PROTECTION AND PRIVACY SPECIALIST (COUNTRY SUPPORT), (P-3), FIXED TERM, OFFICE OF THE CHIE[...]

Data Protection and Privacy Specialist (Country Support), (P-3), Fixed Term, Office of the Chief Data Officer, DAPM, Florence, Italy, #128969 UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling. UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for personal and professional development that will help them develop a fulfilling career while delivering on a rewarding mission. For every child, protection The Division is responsible for driving, shaping and guiding UNICEF’s evidence-informed analysis, strategic planning, programme monitoring and organizational performance management. As such, DAPM enables the organization to deliver results in a more coherent manner, based on agile and contextualized programming processes, on data, evidence, and analysis, as well as the application of human-rights based and results-based management approaches. The Data Governance and Strategy unit in the Chief Data Office is hiring a Data Protection Specialist (Country Support), a pivotal role to enable safe digital and data transformation of UNICEF and its partners. In 2020, UNICEF issued a Policy for Personal Data Protection (the “Policy”) which applies to any personal data processing by or on behalf of UNICEF. This involves the data of the children who UNICEF serves, its staff, its individual donors, and others. The goal of the policy is to ensure that UNICEF uses personal data in line with individual’s rights and freedoms and without exposing them to inappropriate risks. Purpose for the job: To support offices and divisions with the implementation of the Policy, the Data Governance and Strategy unit is centrally developing a data protection programme, namely a normative framework, guidance, tools, central registries and training/awareness, to enable the organization to process personal data in compliance with the Policy and in respect of individuals’ rights to privacy. The incumbent will work closely with a data protection specialist for legal and governance matters and a data protection specialist working at the intersection of data protection, technology, and cybersecurity. Engagement with UNICEF country and regional offices is a core component of this role. How can you make a difference? The data protection specialist will have the following key functions, tasks and accountabilities: Support the global mapping of personal data processing activities. Develop capacity building initiatives, including training and awareness-raising. Support the development of procedures, guidance and tools by the CDO from a field perspective. Integrate data protection into UNICEF’s regulatory framework and relevant guidance. Support data protection risk-management in the field. Coordinate the set-up and collaboration with the data protection network. Provide technical support to offices and divisions. To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have… Education: • Master's degree in international relations and/or development, international law, data protection and privacy law, or other related field. • Data protection certifications are an asset. Work Experience: • At least 5 years of working experience in personal data protection and privacy. • Prior experience working with a multilateral or UN organization. • Good understanding of national and international data protection laws, such as GDPR. • Good understanding of the data protection challenges of humanitarian and development operations. Skills: • A strong team player with the ability to engage and motivate stakeholders. • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. • Project management skills including task prioritization and workflow coordination. Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another UN language is an asset. For every Child, you demonstrate... UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do. Remarks: UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes. Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF. #J-18808-Ljbffr