Data Protection and Privacy Manager, P-4, Fixed Term Position, Florence, Italy, Office of Strat[...]

Data Protection and Privacy Manager, P-4, Fixed Term Position, Florence, Italy, Office of Strat

UNICEF Roma EUR 70,000 - 90,000 Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling. UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.

For every child, the right to a Champion.

Role summary

This post serves as the Organization’s lead technical authority on personal data protection and privacy. It is aimed at providing technical leadership in establishing and rolling out the corporate regulatory framework on personal data protection and privacy in UNICEF, including monitoring and addressing risks of personal data processing.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership for Personal Data Protection and Privacy
• Global Strategy and Culture of Privacy
• Global Privacy Risk Management Oversight
• Risk-Informed Technical Support to Programmes and Operations
• Privacy Governance, Accountability and Incident Response
• Team Management

Minimum Requirements

• Education: An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in business or public administration, law, finance, accounting, or computer/information science is required.
• Work Experience: A minimum of eight years progressively responsible professional experience in law, information security, risk management, auditing and/or compliance or a related field is required. At least five years of professional experience in an area involving data protection or privacy is required. Experience working for a large international corporation or international organization is required. Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment is essential. Demonstrated maturity in judgment and interpersonal skills is essential, along with strong analytical, problem‑solving and decision‑making skills, with the ability to assess risks and opportunities, implement related measures, manage complex situations, and provide sound and timely advice. Proven communication skills, including facilitation and use of tools for online and face‑to‑face workshops, presentations, discussions and networking of strategic information is essential.
• Skills: Data Privacy, Data Protection Governance, Policy Development, Compliance Management, Risk Assessment, Stakeholder Engagement.
• Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required, including excellent writing, presentation and facilitation skills.

Desirables

• Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
• A combination of a legal or business/public administration degree with a technical or computer science degree is preferred.
• Experience supporting UNICEF or similar UN organizations at country level is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of domestic and international privacy laws, regulations, and industry standards is highly desirable.
• Experience managing privacy or data protection incidents is highly desirable.
• Experience developing privacy‑related policies, tools, guidance, or information management systems is desirable.
• Familiarity with governance, risk, and compliance platforms supporting privacy‑related activities is desirable.
• Understanding of digital technologies, cloud environments, and cross‑border data transfer risks is an asset.
• Experience with auditing frameworks and international standards is desirable.
• Relevant experience in developing countries and/or familiarity with emergency contexts is considered an asset.

Competencies

• Builds and maintains partnerships
• Demonstrates self‑awareness and ethical awareness
• Drive to achieve results for impact
• Innovates and embraces change
• Manages ambiguity and complexity
• Thinks and acts strategically
• Works collaboratively with others
• Nurtures, leads and manages people

Remarks and Compliance

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio‑economic background, minority, or any other status. UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and may be asked to submit supporting documentation. UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance and, for IP positions, visa issuance; inoculation requirements may apply.

Additional Information

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service. Humanitarian action is a cross‑cutting priority within UNICEF's Strategic Plan. All UNICEF positions are advertised and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. An internal candidate may be selected without assessment of other candidates if suitable. Further information about working for UNICEF can be found here.

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