Data Protection Legal Adviser (800793)

Overview

The position holder contributes to safeguarding the ICRC's ability to process personal data responsibly and in line with its mandate, notably in sensitive humanitarian contexts. The role covers supervision and monitoring of data protection rules and support to departments and delegations in their implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Advises on the effective application of ICRC Rules on Personal Data Protection and related Policies (notably the Biometrics Policy) and guidelines.
• Develops procedures, guidelines, and templates/forms, including Information Notices and ToUs.
• Engages and advices on engagements with stakeholders on data protection and privacy issues, including the negotiation of data processing or data sharing agreements.
• Ensures the implementation of Data Protection by design and by default in projects or within the development of new data processing.
• Supports the contractual agreements in line with ICRC Rules.
• Advises on the management of data breaches in coordination with information security and in support of the staff in charge.
• Supports the development and update of ICRC Rules and related policies.
• Ensures data subjects can exercise their rights.
• Supports the monitoring of the application of ICRC Rules within the institution, and Identify issues and/or cases that should be transmitted to the ICRC Independent Commission on Data Protection.
• Provides trainings or information session on Data Protection to the ICRC departments.
• Participates to external engagement or to relevant panels and events.
• Monitors relevant DP/ Privacy legal developments and conduct ad hoc research on DP in Humanitarian action questions.
• Ensures a proper information management of DPO documentation, guidance, guidelines, findings, opinions, advisory opinions and inputs.

Required Experience

• 10–12 years of overall professional experience
• Approximately 5 years as a legal adviser or attorney is a strong an asset
• Around 2 years of experience in data protection or privacy (an asset)
• Operational experience in the humanitarian sector, ideally as a program coordinator, manager, or in a similar role

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law, International Law, or Human Rights
• Strong knowledge of data protection law, supported by Data Protection Officer certification

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