Senior Data Protection Officer

Overview

Organizational Setting

The Data Protection Unit (DPU) is an independent function in the Office of the Director-General (ODG). It oversees and supports implementation of the FAO Data Protection Policy closely working with FAO headquarters and Decentralized Offices and assists the Data Protection Oversight Committee. The Senior Data Protection Officer heads the DPU.

The position is located in the Office of the Director-General (ODG) at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy.

Reporting Lines

Reporting Lines

The Senior Data Protection Officer (Head of DPU) reports to the Director-General. This reporting line is without prejudice to the functional independence of the incumbent in the performance of his / her duties.

Technical Focus

Technical Focus

Lead the Organization's efforts to strengthen data protection in the context of all its activities and operations.

Key Results

Key Results

The planning, management and delivery of multidisciplinary data protection related activities.

Key Functions

Key Functions

• Promotes and strengthens the data protection culture in FAO, supporting the formulation of procedures, internal guidelines, tools, rules and other instruments, taking into