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Data Protection Consultant
UNICEF
Original Job Summary
About UNICEF
If you are a committed, creative professional and passionate about making a difference for children, UNICEF, the world’s leading children’s rights organization, invites you to apply. With over 70 years of experience in 190 countries, UNICEF supports child health, education, and protection.
Position Overview
The Data Protection Consultant will support the Chief Data Office in the Division of Data, Analytics, Planning and Monitoring to implement and promote UNICEF’s Personal Data Protection Policy globally. The role focuses on developing and delivering training, awareness programs, and communication materials to ensure data protection compliance and elevate data privacy awareness.
Scope of Work & Key Deliverables
- Organize Data Protection Event: Plan and execute events such as International Data Protection Day activities including webinars, articles, campaigns, and visual materials.
- Engage Data Protection Champions: Conduct briefings, workshops, open office hours, and develop knowledge-sharing materials for internal champions.
- Integrate Training in Onboarding: Develop data protection content for inclusion in new personnel welcome packages.
- Develop Communication Materials: Produce articles, infographics, tips sheets and digital content to translate policy into actionable points.
- Support Senior Leadership Engagement: Prepare presentations and briefings to integrate data protection into senior management agendas.
- Conduct Workshops: Organize thematic webinars and workshops with active audience engagement and follow-up communications.
- Measure Performance: Establish metrics, monitor progress, and draft reports with recommendations for program improvements.
- Strategic Adjustments: Develop a revised strategy based on measured outcomes.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate possesses an advanced degree in data protection, privacy law, data science or a related field with at least 7 years of experience. Demonstrated expertise in training, capacity building, and knowledge of international data protection laws (including GDPR) is essential. Experience with privacy enhancing technologies, creating knowledge-sharing materials, and working in a multilateral or UN environment is highly desirable.
Additional Information
This is a remote consultancy assignment with a duration from December 15, 2025, to December 31, 2026. Candidates must comply with visa, health insurance, and vaccination requirements, and be prepared for occasional travel if needed. Payment is contingent on satisfactory deliverables.
Key Skills/Competency
- Data Protection
- Privacy
- Training
- Awareness
- Compliance
- GDPR
- Capacity Building
- Data Governance
- Communications
- Workshop
How to Get Hired at UNICEF
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Customize your resume: Highlight data protection and training experiences.
- Research UNICEF: Understand UNICEF’s mission and data strategy.
- Tailor your cover letter: Emphasize GDPR, capacity building expertise.
- Prepare for interviews: Focus on practical data protection scenarios.