Data Protection Officer (Dpu) Lazio

Data Protection Officer (Dpu)
Roma
Lazio, Lazio

Job Description - Data Protection Officer (DPU) (2500520)

Job PostingPosting Date: 18/Feb/2025

Closure Date: 11/Mar/2025, 3:59:00 PM

Organizational Unit: ODG

Job Type: Staff position

Type of Requisition: Professional

Primary Location: Italy-Rome

Duration: Fixed-term: Two years with possibility of extension

Post Number: 2009426

CCOG Code: 1A21

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, overseeing and supporting implementation of the FAO Data Protection Policy closely working with FAO headquarters and Decentralized Offices and assisting 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. CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING: Advanced university degree 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). Results FocusTeamworkCommunicationBuilding effective relationshipsKnowledge Sharing and Continuous ImprovementTechnical/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. GENERAL INFORMATION: Extension of fixed term appointments is based on certification of performance and availability of funds. FAO reserves the right not to make an appointment. Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances. CONDITIONS OF SERVICE: A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, click on the following link: https://commonsystem. org/cp/default. asp

Other benefits, subject to eligibility, include:

• Dependency allowances

• Rental subsidy

• Education grant for children

• Home leave travel

• 30 working days of annual leave per year

• Pension fund entitlements under the UN Joint Staff Pension Fund

• International health insurance; optional life insurance

• Disability protection

HOW TO APPLY: To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO 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/. 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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