Dubai Senior Privacy & Data Protection Officer (GDPR)

Imkan; Dubai; On-site; AED 167,400 - 279,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary and bonus structure

Health insurance and annual leave

Professional development and training opportunities

Job summary

Imkan is hiring a Data Protection Officer for their Compliance and Risk Division in Dubai. The successful candidate will oversee the company's data protection strategy and ensure compliance with GDPR and local data privacy regulations.

Ideal applicants have a Bachelor’s degree in Law or IT, a minimum of 5 years' experience in data privacy, and relevant certifications. This role offers attractive benefits including a competitive salary, health insurance, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a data privacy or compliance role.
• Deep knowledge of GDPR, DIFC, and ADGM privacy frameworks.
• Proficiency in English; Arabic is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain data protection and privacy policies.
• Monitor compliance with GDPR and other data privacy regulations.
• Conduct internal data audits and risk assessments.
• Advise management and staff on privacy obligations.

Skills

Knowledge of GDPR

Communication skills

Risk assessment ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law, IT, or related field

Certified Data Protection Officer (CDPO), CIPP/E

Job description

Imkan is hiring a Data Protection Officer for their Compliance and Risk Division in Dubai. The successful candidate will oversee the company's data protection strategy and ensure compliance with GDPR and local data privacy regulations.

Ideal applicants have a Bachelor’s degree in Law or IT, a minimum of 5 years' experience in data privacy, and relevant certifications. This role offers attractive benefits including a competitive salary, health insurance, and professional development opportunities.