Data Privacy Assistant (Qatar)

Description

Summary: Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the Bank's data privacy framework, ensuring compliance and promoting a culture of privacy awareness. Highlights: 1. Implement and maintain data privacy programs, policies, and procedures. 2. Monitor compliance with privacy requirements and handle data subject requests. 3. Collaborate with IT Security and Legal teams for data protection alignment. Note: Only candidates with relevant Qatar market experience will be considered. Kindly share your profile if it matches the requirements. 1\.Job Objectives To support the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of the Bank’s data privacy framework, ensuring compliance with the Qatar Personal Data Privacy Law and other applicable regulations, and promoting a culture of privacy awareness and accountability across the organization. 2\. Key Responsibilities 1\. Assist the DPO in implementing and maintaining the data privacy program, policies, and procedures. 2\. Conduct data inventory and mapping activities to identify personal data processed by the Bank. 3\. Support the execution of Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA / DPIA) for new projects and systems. 4\. Monitor compliance with privacy requirements across departments and third\-party vendors. 5\. Assist in handling Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) and ensuring timely responses. 6\. Help investigate and document any personal data breaches and support incident response coordination. 7\. Maintain privacy documentation such as data registers, consent records, and processing logs. 8\. Assist in developing and delivering privacy awareness training to employees. 9\. Collaborate with IT Security and Legal teams to ensure alignment between data protection and cybersecurity controls. 10\. Support audits and assessments related to privacy compliance (internal and external). 11\. Liaise with internal departments, the external consultants, and relevant external parties (e.g., QCB, Data Privacy Office(MOI) , auditors). 12\. Support awareness sessions, workshops, and communication initiatives to promote Data Privacy culture across the Bank. 13\. Draft and edit internal communications, memos, and reports in both Arabic and English. 14\. Collaborate to integrate Data Privacy \-related risk considerations into the Bank’s risk management processes. 15\. Track and follow up on Data Privacy KPIs and progress indicators. 16\. Coordinate with Cybersecurity to ensure data protection across systems and environments. 17\. Monitor compliance of cloud service providers and vendors, ensuring DPAs are in place. 3\. Qualifications and Experience **Education** · Bachelor’s degree in: * Information Technology / Information Systems * Cybersecurity / Risk Management · Risk Management, Compliance, or related disciplines. · professional certificates in Data Privacy Protection, **Experience** \- 3–5 years of experience in data privacy, compliance, cybersecurity, or risk management. \- Experience in banking or other regulated financial environments preferred. \- Familiarity with data protection in cloud and third\-party systems. **Preferred Certifications** \- At least one of the following certifications(is additional ) : * CIPP/E, CIPM (IAPP) * CDPSE, CISM , CRISC (ISACA) Skills and Competencies \- Understanding of data protection laws (Qatar Law No. 13 of 2016, GDPR). \- Strong analytical and organizational skills. \- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities. \- Attention to detail and confidentiality awareness. \- Ability to coordinate across departments and with external stakeholders. Applicable Standards and Regulations \- Qatar Personal Data Privacy Law (Law No. 13 of 2016\) \- Qatar Central Bank Cybersecurity Framework \- ISO/IEC 27701 – Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) \- GDPR – General Data Protection Regulation (EU) \- NIST Privacy Framework Pay: QAR18,000\.00 \- QAR20,000\.00 per month Application Question(s): * Are you Arabic? And what is your Nationality? Education: * Bachelor's (Preferred) Experience: * compliance, cybersecurity, or risk management.: 5 years (Preferred) License/Certification: * CIPP/E, CIPM (IAPP) (Preferred) * CDPSE, CISM , CRISC (ISACA) (Preferred) Location: * Qatar (Required) Work Location: In person