Data protection specialist

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We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement). This position is located in the Global Privacy Office (GPO) of the World Food Programme Headquarters in Rome, Italy. WFP is on a focused path towards digitally transforming how it operates and how it best serves those in need so that it can accelerate the goal of achieving zero hunger by 2030. Data Protection is at the core of these services to make sure we protect the people we serve.

Under the supervision of WFP's Global Data Protection Officer (DPO), the Data Protection Specialist will provide technical and operational support as part of the WFP Global Privacy Office and will play a role in the roll out of WFP's Privacy Program across all division-wide organization.

As Data Protection Specialist, the incumbent will support multiple initiatives, where the development has already taken place; he/she will be expected to manage the day-to-day delivery by working with a broad range of colleagues, partners and internal stakeholders. MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support in developing, implementing and operationalizing Data Protection and Privacy policies, governance mechanisms, procedures and tools to maximizeprogram efficiency and comprehensive roll out across WFP different divisions andoffices.
• Review current WFP's policy and governance framework (e.g. policies, guidelinesand toolkits) to adapt them to WFP's Privacy Program and corporate operationalneeds.
• Draft SOPs/ position papers/guidance as well as conduct legal research anddocumentation activities, with the objective of keeping abreast of key global Data Protection developments, trends and regulations on personal Data Protection and Privacy (e.g. biometrics, digital identities, blockchain, big data) and its impact onthe humanitarian environment.
• Provide consistent advice to HQ divisions, regional bureaus and field offices on avariety of issues in the context of Data Protection and Privacy, identifying needsand priorities arising out of the interpretation or application of WFP principles,policies, guidelines, relevant international standards, conventions and bestpractices on Personal Data Protection and Privacy.
• Support the Data Protection Office in operationalizing the different elements of WFP's Data Protection and Privacy Program (e.g. privacy notices, PIAs, register ofprocessing, LIAs, training and awareness campaigns, SARs and data breachresponse mechanisms).
• Prepare and/or review Data Protection and Privacy agreements and contracts withpublic and private entities to meet unique client needs.
• Proactively contribute to continuously improve systems, tools, processes andtemplates to align them to WFP's operational needs.
• Provide support in the development of reporting mechanisms to allow monitoringof Data Protection and Privacy activities and identify related risks and gaps andsupport remediation.
• Document, track and report relevant program metrics and milestones on theimplementation of the Privacy Program.
• Prepare Notes for the Record, reports, memoranda, talking points andcorrespondence on data protection issues as required.
• Conduct training and awareness activities as required.
• Perform any other related duties, as required. Education Advanced university degree in relevant discipline (including but not limited to law, computer science, information technolo