Data Privacy Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled Data Governance & Privacy Specialist to join a leading organization in Dubai.

Contract: 1 Year (Extendable)

This role will focus on supporting and implementing data governance, data quality, and privacy frameworks while ensuring compliance with data protection regulations and best practices.

Requirements

🔹 Bachelor's degree in Information Management, Risk Management, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field.

🔹 Minimum 3 years of experience supporting GDPR compliance or similar data privacy frameworks.

🔹 Minimum 2–3 years of hands-on experience with privacy management platforms such as:

• OneTrust
• BigID
• Securiti AI

🔹 Minimum 2–3 years of experience with data governance and cataloging tools such as:

• Collibra
• Informatica
• Alation

🔹 Strong understanding of:

• Data Governance Frameworks
• Data Quality Management
• Critical Data Elements (CDEs)
• Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs)
• Third-Party Risk Management
• Key Control Frameworks
• Policies, Standards, and Guidelines

🔹 Working knowledge of contractual and compliance requirements related to:

• Data Processing Agreements (DPAs)
• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
• Data Sharing Agreements (DSAs)
• Master Service Agreements (MSAs)

Preferred Qualifications

⭐ Certifications such as:

• CIPP
• CIPM
• CDMP

⭐ Knowledge of regional data privacy regulations across:

• UAE
• Saudi Arabia
• Bahrain
• Oman
• Egypt
• Lebanon

This is an excellent opportunity for professionals passionate about data governance, privacy compliance, and regulatory frameworks within a dynamic enterprise environment.