Ai Privacy Specialist

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ABOUT WFP The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), a highly prestigious, reputable & world's largest humanitarian organization, saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.
At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.
To learn more about WFP, visit our website: https://www.wfp.org WHY JOIN WFP?
- WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
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- WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
- A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
- We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).
This position is located in the Global Privacy Office (GPO) of the World Food Programme Headquarters in Rome, Italy.
WFP is on a focused path towards digitally transforming how it operates and how it best serves those in need so that it can accelerate the goal of achieving zero hunger by 2030.
Data Protection is at the core of these services to make sure we protect the people we serve.
Under the direct supervision of WFP's Global Data Protection Officer (DPO), the AI Privacy Specialist will provide strategic, technical, and operational support as part of the WFP Global Privacy Office and will play a central role in the successful shaping and implementation of a comprehensive Privacy Program across all division-wide organization.
As AI Privacy Specialist, the incumbent will either support or lead multiple initiatives, where the development has already taken place; he/she will be expected to transform these initiatives into action, managing the day-to-day delivery by working with a broad range of colleagues, partners and other internal and external stakeholders.
MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: - Develop, implement, and operationalize Data Protection and Privacy policies, governance mechanisms, procedures, and tools tailored to AI initiatives across WFP divisions and offices.
- Review current WFP policies and governance framework in Personal Data Protection to adapt them to WFP's Privacy strategy and operational needs, particularly in the context of AI.
- Draft SOPs, position papers, guidance, and conduct legal research to stay informed about global Data Protection developments, trends, and regulations relevant to AI technologies (e.g., biometrics, digital identities, blockchain, big data) and their impact on humanitarian operations.
- Provide consistent advice to HQ divisions, regional bureaus, and field offices on Data Protection and Privacy issues related to AI initiatives, interpreting WFP principles, policies, guidelines, and international standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional internal and external stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliance and mitigate organizational risks associated with AI projects.
- Operationalize different elements of WFP's Data Protection and Privacy Program for AI initiatives, including privacy notices, Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), register of processing, training, and awareness campaigns, and data breach response mechanisms specific to AI.
- Prepare and/or review Data Protection and Privacy agreements and contracts related to AI projects, participating in negotiations to meet unique client needs while ensuring compliance with privacy regulations.
- Proactively contribute to improving systems, tools, processes, and templates aligned with WFP's operational needs in AI.
- Develop reporting mechanisms to monitor Data Protection and Privacy activities, identify risks and gaps, and support remediation efforts.
- Document, track, and report relevant program metrics and milestones on the implementation of the Privacy Program for AI.
- Prepare reports, memoranda, talking points, and correspondence on data protection issues related to AI projects as required.
- Effectively communicate needs and insights to cross-functional audiences at different levels.
- Conduct training and awareness activities on Data Protection and Privacy specific to AI initiatives.
- Coordinate and draft responses to audit findings and evaluation requirements related to AI Privacy compliance.
- Perform any other related duties as required in the context of AI Privacy compliance within WFP.
SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Education Advanced university degree in relevant discipline (including but not limited to law, computer science, information technology) or related field with relevant work experience.
- LLM or Master of Law on data protection, privacy, computer and communications law, compliance, international, digital or media law.
- Certifications such as Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe (CIPP/E), Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM), Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT) desired.
- Knowledge of international security management systems industry standards (ISO 27001, ISO 27701, NIST…) desired.
- Qualification to practice law or admitted to practice by a recognized national or state bar or law society desired.
Required Experience At least 5 years of responsible professional experience in Data Protection, Privacy, and Information Security, preferably with a focus on AI technologies, in a law/consultancy firm and/or large public/private sector organization on Data Protection - Proven experience in building and implementing global Privacy and Data Protection compliance programs, operations, and/or risk management programs in large corporations, with a specific emphasis on AI-related initiatives.
- Experience in conducting Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), maintaining records of processing activities, incident response management, and Subject Access Requests (SARs) mechanisms, drafting contracts, SOPs, policies, and guidelines in the context of AI projects.
- Strong familiarity with AI technologies and their implications for privacy and data protection, including machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and other AI techniques.
- Experience in operational risk management, compliance, audit, and implementation or management of control frameworks in AI-related projects.
- Experience working in a global, large-scale, complex, and fast-paced environments with AI technologies.
- Experience in roles that demand accuracy and quality, prioritization, and execution against timelines, managing a high volume of project milestones in AI-related contexts.
- Experience working autonomously with minimal supervision and as part of a team, as well as cooperating within a team across different regions and time zones, specifically in the context of AI initiatives.
- Experience working in a global, large-scale, complex, and fast-paced environments.
Knowledge & Skills: Deep understanding of Data Protection, Privacy, and Information Security regulations, international security standards, and specific key legal issues, with a focus on their application to AI technologies.
- Robust knowledge of AI technologies and their impact on privacy and data protection, including privacy by design and by default principles, ethical considerations, and regulatory requirements specific to AI applications.
- Ability to identify AI-related Data Protection related risks and gaps based on the local legal environment, developments, and projects.
- Proven ability to contribute to large cross-functional AI projects requiring innovative analysis, recommendations, and approaches; - Strong analytical interpersonal, communications and presentational skills with a specific emphasis on articulating complex AI-related privacy concepts to diverse stakeholders; - Excellent drafting skills with the ability to write concisely and synthesize information from a variety of legal and technical sources in the context of AI; - Demonstrated negotiating, cultural sensitivity and diplomatic skills; - Demonstrated problem solving skills; client focus and results oriented; - Ability to work harmoniously with people of different national and cultural backgrounds; - Ability to plan and organize work programme with pre-defined reporting lines; - Effectiveness orientation and pro-activity; - Strong sense of responsibility, confidentiality and accountability.
Languages: Fluency (level C) in English language.
Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish is desirable.
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