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Data Privacy Senior Consultant - 1-Year Engagement

MENA Consultant
Riyadh3mo ago
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Senior

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<p><strong>Location:</strong> Riyadh, KSA.<br><strong>Years of Experience:</strong> 5+ years.<br><strong>Project Duration:</strong> 1 year.<br><strong>Working Arrangement: </strong>on-site.<br><strong>Language Requirements:&nbsp;</strong>Fluency in Arabic &amp; English (written and spoken).<br><br></p> <p><strong></strong></p> <p data-start="152" data-end="631">We are seeking a Data Privacy Senior Consultant to support a one-year engagement focused on strengthening data privacy operations and regulatory compliance. The consultant will play a key role in implementing and operationalizing privacy controls in alignment with Saudi PDPL and applicable international data protection laws.</p> <hr data-start="633" data-end="636"> <h2 data-start="638" data-end="693"><strong data-start="641" data-end="661">Key Requirements</strong></h2> <ul data-start="695" data-end="1349"> <li data-start="695" data-end="766"> <p data-start="697" data-end="766">Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience in Data Privacy operations.</p> </li> <li data-start="767" data-end="896"> <p data-start="769" data-end="896">Proven experience working with KSA Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) and/or international privacy regulations.</p> </li> <li data-start="897" data-end="1146"> <p data-start="899" data-end="950">Practical experience in:</p> <ul data-start="953" data-end="1146"> <li data-start="953" data-end="996"> <p data-start="955" data-end="996">Records of Processing Activities (RoPA)</p> </li> <li data-start="999" data-end="1044"> <p data-start="1001" data-end="1044">Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA)</p> </li> <li data-start="1047" data-end="1083"> <p data-start="1049" data-end="1083">Data Processing Agreements (DPA)</p> </li> <li data-start="1086" data-end="1146"> <p data-start="1088" data-end="1146">Data Transfer</p> </li> </ul> </li> <li data-start="1147" data-end="1236">Recognized certifications from accredited institutions (e.g., IAPP).</li> </ul> <hr data-start="1351" data-end="1354"> <h2 data-start="1356" data-end="1387"><strong data-start="1359" data-end="1387">Preferred Qualifications</strong></h2> <ul data-start="1389" data-end="1748"> <li data-start="1389" data-end="1448"> <p data-start="1391" data-end="1448">Background as a qualified or practicing privacy lawyer.</p> </li> </ul> <hr data-start="1750" data-end="1753"> <h2 data-start="1755" data-end="1818"><strong data-start="1758" data-end="1782">Other Qualifications</strong></h2> <ul data-start="1820" data-end="2174"> <li data-start="1820" data-end="1909"> <p data-start="1822" data-end="1909">Bachelor’s degree in Law, Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field.</p> </li> <li data-start="1910" data-end="1961"> <p data-start="1912" data-end="1961">Strong written and verbal communication skills.</p> </li> <li data-start="1962" data-end="2035"> <p data-start="1964" data-end="2035">Ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams and business units.</p> </li> <li data-start="2036" data-end="2088"> <p data-start="2038" data-end="2088">Strong documentation and reporting capabilities.</p> </li> <li data-start="2089" data-end="2174"> <p data-start="2091" data-end="2174">High level of professionalism and discretion when handling sensitive information.</p> </li> </ul> <hr data-start="2176" data-end="2179"> <h2 data-start="2181" data-end="2208"><strong data-start="2184" data-end="2208">Key Responsibilities</strong></h2> <ul data-start="2210" data-end="2859"> <li data-start="2210" data-end="2329"> <p data-start="2212" data-end="2329">Support the implementation and operationalization of privacy programs aligned with PDPL and applicable regulations.</p> </li> <li data-start="2330" data-end="2406"> <p data-start="2332" data-end="2406">Develop and maintain RoPA, DPIAs, DPAs, and data transfer documentation.</p> </li> <li data-start="2407" data-end="2479"> <p data-start="2409" data-end="2479">Conduct privacy compliance reviews and identify remediation actions.</p> </li> <li data-start="2480" data-end="2560"> <p data-start="2482" data-end="2560">Support cross-border data transfer assessments and regulatory documentation.</p> </li> <li data-start="2561" data-end="2635"> <p data-start="2563" data-end="2635">Assist in managing data subject rights requests and privacy inquiries.</p> </li> <li data-start="2636" data-end="2708"> <p data-start="2638" data-end="2708">Contribute to privacy awareness and internal compliance initiatives.</p> </li> <li data-start="2786" data-end="2859"> <p data-start="2788" data-end="2859">Provide advisory support on privacy risks and regulatory obligations.<strong></strong></p> </li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <hr> <p>If you would like to know more about the<strong> <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Global Consulting Bootcamp</span> </strong>Visit:&nbsp;<a href="https://caseinpointco.com/global-consultant-bootcamp/">https://caseinpointco.com/global-consultant-bootcamp/</a><br><span data-teams="true">If you would like to know more about the<strong> <span style="text-decoration: underline;">MC Club</span> </strong>Visit:&nbsp;<a id="menur21g" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" href="https://menaconsultant.com/mc-club/" target="_blank">https://menaconsultant.com/mc-club/</a></span></p>

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