Yazda Organization
Description
Qualifications & Preferred Skills
- Advanced degree in information security, cybersecurity, data management, computer science, or a related technical field. An additional academic background in law, international justice, or human rights is a strong asset.
- A minimum of 7–10 years of progressively responsible professional experience in digital security, data protection, and secure information management, preferably within the context of human rights, international justice, or humanitarian organizations.
- Proven track record in managing sensitive and high-risk data, particularly databases linked to the documentation of international crimes, human rights violations, or legal evidence.
- Demonstrated expertise in designing, assessing, and implementing robust data security frameworks, including encryption, access control, secure hosting, and risk mitigation strategies for digital evidence archives.
- Experience conducting comprehensive risk assessments and developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), technical manuals, and policy guidance related to data security and information governance.
- Strong knowledge of international and European data protection standards, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and best practices for handling confidential or sensitive data.
- Incident Response and Security Awareness: Proven experience in identifying and handling security incidents swiftly and effectively, as well as training staff to recognize and prevent potential threats.
- Access Control and Disaster Recovery: Advanced skills in managing user access using multi-factor authentication (MFA) and developing backup and disaster recovery plans to safeguard against data breaches or loss.
- Security Audits and Cloud Management: Ability to conduct regular security audits, manage secure cloud or third-party hosting environments, and use monitoring tools to ensure continuous data protection.
- Fluency in English is required.
- Proficiency in Arabic is an asset.
- Familiarity with the Middle East context and an understanding of data protection challenges in fragile or conflict-affected settings is highly desirable
How To Apply
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Interested applicants must send their CV with a cover letter to [email protected] with a subject “Evidence Database Security and Long-Term Protection Consultant-JV22025“ Important Notes: 1. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements or are submitted after the closing date may not be considered. The interview process may include a technical written test. 2. Due to the urgency of this position, the vacancy may be closed prior to the deadline indicated. 3. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the posting period 4. Budget: This consultancy is donor-funded and subject to a maximum budget ceiling. 5. Applicants are encouraged to propose a competitive fee that is aligned with the scope of work, their experience level, and market rates for similar assignments. |
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