Data Protection Officer – Oman | Salary Up to 2,850 OMR

مجموعة عمران; Muscat; On-site; OMR 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Omran is seeking a Data Protection Officer to ensure compliance with data privacy laws and to implement robust data protection controls across the group. The role focuses on governance, risk management, incident response, and training to foster a privacy-first culture.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor's degree in Information Security, Law, or Business Administration and have at least six years of relevant experience, including DPIAs and regulatory liaison duties within large organizations in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Law, or Business Administration.
• At least 6 years of experience in data protection, risk management or a related field.
• Experience in business continuity planning and crisis management.

Responsibilities

• Developing, implementing and maintaining data protection policies and procedures for Omran Company.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant data protection laws (e.g., Oman Data Protection Law, GDPR, and International Privacy Regulations).
• Monitoring changes in data protection regulations and assessing their impact on Omran Company.
• Acting as a key liaison with regulatory authorities and legal bodies regarding data protection compliance.
• Conduct regular risk assessments to identify and mitigate data protection risks.
• Supervising Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) for projects involving the processing of personal data.
• Working with IT, legal and business units to implement data protection controls.
• Ensure that the collection, storage, processing and sharing of data comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Monitoring the data processing activities of third parties to ensure compliance with contractual and legal obligations.
• Collaborating with cybersecurity teams to enhance data security measures.
• Developing and delivering data protection training programs for employees.
• Promoting a culture of data privacy awareness at all levels of the organization.
• Providing guidance to employees on best practices for data protection.

Skills

Data protection

Risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

Training & awareness

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Law, or Business Administration

Job description

Omran is seeking a Data Protection Officer to ensure compliance with data privacy laws and to implement robust data protection controls across the group. The role focuses on governance, risk management, incident response, and training to foster a privacy-first culture.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor's degree in Information Security, Law, or Business Administration and have at least six years of relevant experience, including DPIAs and regulatory liaison duties within large organizations in