Data Protection Officer (DPU)

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Organizational Setting

The position is located in the Data Protection Unit (DPU) in the Office of the Director-General (ODG) at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy. The DPU is an independent function in ODG. It oversees and supports implementation of the FAO Data Protection Policy closely working with FAO headquarters and Decentralized Offices, and assists the Data Protection Oversight Committee.

Reporting Lines

The Data Protection Officer reports to the Senior Data Protection Officer, Head of DPU.

Technical Focus

Provide analytical and technical advice and support to all units of the Organization on data protection matters.

Key Results

The planning, management and delivery of multi-disciplinary data protection related activities and related policies, services and advice.

Key Functions

Provide advice to units throughout the Organization to support compliance with the Data Protection Policy (e.g., on data protection impact assessments, data sharing agreements with external entities, the drafting or review of procedures and guidelines, as well as other tools and materials, etc.);

Analyse information, review, draft and/or finalize reports and other documents for the Governing Bodies and Senior Management as may be required;

Coordinate amongst relevant units (such as, but not limited to, the Legal Office, the Digitalization and Informatics Division, the Office of the Chief Economist) in addressing a broad variety of data protection matters;

Advise the Senior Data Protection Officer in the analysis and evaluation of requests and complaints by data providers, and in responding to them in coordination with the FAO units concerned;

Advise on and coordinate the provision of secretariat support to the Data Protection Oversight Committee;

Develop and conduct sensitization and awareness raising activities;

Participate in working groups, meetings, seminars and conferences, as assigned by the Senior Data Protection Officer, Head of DPU;

Advise the Senior Data Protection Officer in establishing and maintaining appropriate tools and processes for the management of DPU records;

Perform other duties, as required.

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CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (including but not limited to law, computer science, information technology);

Data protection certifications, such as Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP), Certified Privacy Manager (CIPM), Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT);

Seven years of relevant experience in various data protection disciplines (e.g. data protection and privacy programme and policy, data protection laws, information governance, incident response, data ethics, data retention, privacy by design, information security, training and awareness, etc.);

Working knowledge (proficiency - level C) of English and intermediate knowledge (intermediate proficiency - level B) of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).

Competencies

Results Focus

Teamwork

Communication

Building effective relationships

Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions;

Integrity, adherence to the highest ethical standards and the capacity to deliver objective advice and maintain confidentiality;

Three years of experience in dealing with data protection issues, development and compliance of data protection framework;

Experience in the application of data protection rules, in organizations such as the UN System, international and/or national data protection rules and practices;

Extent and relevance of experience in providing training and raising awareness;

Experience in an international environment - public or private sector - is highly desirable;

Working knowledge (proficiency - level C) of another FAO official language is considered a strong asset.

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FAO staff are expected to adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

• To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO [link removed] and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
• Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application
• Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/ [link removed]. These qualifications should be in alignment with the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) mappings [link removed]. 
• Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications
• Incomplete applications will not be considered
• Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO’s behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application
• Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered
• Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
• We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.

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