Data Protection Advisor at Medecins Sans Frontieres

Scope of Responsibilties and Accountabiltiies
The Data Protection Advisor is expected to work on the following actions, in collaboration with the relevant Data Protection Officer and under the responsibility of the Country Representative and Heads of Mission:


Implement data protection best practices, with some relevant and realistic means such as provision of advice and recommendations on data protection to departments and field missions and assist in their implementation 
Manages two data protection implementors
Provide training in data protection, pairing up with the relevant stakeholders (IT officers, record management officers, etc.) to guarantee 100% of the staff are aware and autonomous in their actions
Draft or review policies and procedures necessary to apply data protection principles to MSF activities 
Map the data flows generated by the activities and ensure proper maintenance and updating of the register of processing activities 
Ensure that data protection is considered when choosing MSF service providers and partners, particularly in contracts 
Manage any personal data breaches 
Carry out the necessary data protection impact assessments with the missions
Collaborate with other stakeholders such as project Managers, document/record management teams, IT teams, legal department or medical and operation directions for the implementation of specific processes and ensure consistent application of the recommendations   
Identify and train focal points in missions to handle data protection responsibilities such as maintaining relevant registers, producing assessments and diffusing information
Monitor local data protection regulations


Minimum Qualifications
Education:


Bachelor's Degree in any of the following fields: Law, Computer Science, Information Communication Technology, Informatics, Statistics or their equivalent from a recognized and accredited institution
Technical data strategy and protection certification standards such as protection information management (PIM), Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/E) or Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE) is an added advantage.


Experience:


Legal and technical expertise in data protection and at least 2 years of experience in data protection
Experience with digital security awareness topics and best practices, particularly cybersecurity is a plus
Strong experience in change management and process implementation
Previous experience with MSF/ NGOs is a plus.


Languages:


B1 independent user English
B1 independent user French is an added advantage.


Competencies:


Ability to report to the Steering Committee, including fine report writing and presentation skills
Requirements collection and prioritization
Highly literate in Microsoft Office tools: PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, Teams
Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
Resilient, excellent time management, multi-tasking and prioritization skills
Excellent administrative and organizational skills and an eye for details
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders (transversally & remotely)
Well-developed multicultural awareness and ability to work under pressure in a challenging environment
Motivation and interest to work within humanitarian domain and MSF.