JOB DESCRIPTION:
Privacy Enforcement and Assurance Senior Specialist is urgently required for a leading IT Vendor based in Doha, Qatar, for a long-term assignment up to 3 years with a government entity. The competent department of Personal Data Privacy Protection Law (PDDPL) was set up in 2018, with the mandate to supervise, regulate and develop the sector of Information and Communications Technology in the State of Qatar. A key function of the competent department is its regulation over the processing of personal data under the Qatari Personal Data Privacy Protection Law (PDPPL), which requires organisations in Qatar to ensure the protection of personal data and privacy of individuals. The competent department is the regulator empowered to enforce and supervise implementation of the PDPPL across Qatar. This role is a key component of the competent department workforce as it is implemented and starts executing its responsibilities as a regulator, while also taking a consultative approach towards organisations who seek more guidance in PDPPL implementation. The Enforcement & Assurance team of the competent department is responsible for ensuring consistent implementation of privacy controls and aligned to societal needs by supporting accreditations and certifications for data privacy, and for reviewing and recommending on implementation requirements for entities to successfully meet the PDPPL. As Enforcement & Assurance senior specialist, you will be responsible for making key decisions related to enforcement of the PDPPL across organisations, especially where notifications have been received by the competent department.
QUALIFICATION:

• University degree or higher education certificate in information technology, technology law, risk and compliance or other relevant degrees or equivalent experience.
• Up to date and thorough knowledge of data privacy legislation, policy and best practice.
• Up to date knowledge of current trends and practices relating to the use of information, communications, and information security technologies.
• Fluency in audit or investigation methodology to be able to conduct investigations effectively, preferably in a manner that is reflective of IIA Standards.
• Strong understanding of the PDPPL and its impact on regulated entities and individuals in Qatar.
• Understanding of relevant legislation and political, social and
• legal as well as technological developments, that impact on information rights.
• Ability to analyse data to draw meaningful conclusions that assists management decision making.
• [Preferable]Data Protection certifications preferred, such as Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM} and/or
• Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP}.
• 15 - 18 years in an enforcement or privacy function of a large
• organisation, preferably a regulator or Government agency.

This is an excellent opportunity to secure a long-term contract with a true market leader, please send your CV in word format to Richard.downes@ateca.co.uk for immediate consideration.