DATA PROTECTION AND PRIVACY SPECIALIST (GOVERNANCE), (P-3), FIXED TERM, OFFICE OF THE CHIEF DAT[...]

Data Protection and Privacy Specialist (Governance), (P-3), Fixed Term, Office of the Chief Data Officer, DAPM, Florence, Italy, #128968 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. We pride ourselves on a culture that helps staff thrive, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package. For every child, protection The Division of Data, Analytics, Planning and Monitoring (DAPM) was established in 2019 to drive decision-making and organizational learning, improve the effectiveness and achievement of results of UNICEF and its partners to realize the rights and improve the life of every child. DAPM promotes the use of data and monitoring to achieve a transformative impact on the lives of children. The Data Governance and Strategy unit in the Chief Data Office is hiring a Data Protection Specialist (Governance), a pivotal role to enable a safe digital and data transformation of UNICEF and its partners. 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 data protection specialist will have the following key functions, tasks and accountabilities: Set-up and regularly review the normative framework for personal data protection. Support the integration of personal data protection into other relevant offices’ and divisions’ policies, procedures and guidance. Design and support the data protection governance structure for compliance monitoring/oversight purposes. Provide technical support to offices and divisions on legal/governance data protection matters. To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have… Minimum requirements: Education: Master's degree in 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 with a strong expertise in data protection legal matters. Good understanding of national and international data protection laws, such as GDPR. Prior experience working with a multilateral or UN organization is an asset. Skills: A strong team player with the ability to engage and motivate stakeholders. A good listener and excellent communicator, written and verbal communication, with a keen interest in bringing along others with diverse backgrounds and interests. Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another UN language is an asset. UNICEF’s Core Values: Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS). UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. #J-18808-Ljbffr