Data Privacy Assistant

About This Role

1. Assist the DPO in implementing and maintaining the data privacy program, policies, and procedures.

2. Conduct data inventory and mapping activities to identify personal data processed by the Bank.

3. Support the execution of Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA / DPIA) for new projects and systems.

4. Monitor compliance with privacy requirements across departments and third-party vendors.

5. Assist in handling Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) and ensuring timely responses.

6. Help investigate and document any personal data breaches and support incident response coordination.

7. Maintain privacy documentation such as data registers, consent records, and processing logs.

8. Assist in developing and delivering privacy awareness training to employees.

9. Collaborate with IT Security and Legal teams to ensure alignment between data protection and cybersecurity controls.

10. Support audits and assessments related to privacy compliance (internal and external).

11. Liaise with internal departments, the external consultants, and relevant external parties (e.g., QCB, Data Privacy Office(MOI) , auditors).

12. Support awareness sessions, workshops, and communication initiatives to promote Data Privacy culture across the Bank.

13. Draft and edit internal communications, memos, and reports in both Arabic and English.

14. Collaborate to integrate Data Privacy -related risk considerations into the Bank’s risk management processes.

15. Track and follow up on Data Privacy KPIs and progress indicators.

16. Coordinate with Cybersecurity to ensure data protection across systems and environments.

17. Monitor compliance of cloud service providers and vendors, ensuring DPAs are in place.

Qualifications and Experience

Education

· Bachelor’s degree in: Information Technology / Information Systems Cybersecurity / Risk Management

· Risk Management, Compliance, or related disciplines.

· professional certificates in Data Privacy Protection,

Experience

- 3–5 years of experience in data privacy, compliance, cybersecurity, or risk management. - Experience in banking or other regulated financial environments preferred. - Familiarity with data protection in cloud and third-party systems.

Preferred Certifications

- At least one of the following certifications(is additional ) : CIPP/E, CIPM (IAPP) CDPSE, CISM , CRISC (ISACA)

Pay: QAR18,000.00 - QAR25,000.00 per hour

Experience:

• data privacy, compliance, cybersecurity, or risk management.: 5 years (Preferred)
• Banking or other financial sector : 5 years (Preferred)

Language:

• Arabic & English (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CIPP/E, CIPM (IAPP), CDPSE, CISM , CRISC (ISACA) (Preferred)
• QID (Preferred)

Work Location: In person