The United Nations Office of Data Protection and Privacy (the “Office”) was established by the Secretary-General as an independent Secretariat unit. In accordance with Secretary-General’s bulletin ST/SGB/2024/1, the functions of the Office include: providing support to the Secretariat to ensure the respect for data protection and privacy in the use and processing of personal data by the Secretariat, consistent with the United Nations mandates, including through the provision of effective oversight, coordination, and guidance on the implementation of the Secretariat data protection and privacy programme, in close collaboration with other relevant departments and offices of the Secretariat (the “Data Protection and Privacy Programme”).

The position is located in the Office of Data Protection and Privacy.

The Chief, Data Protection and Privacy reports to the UN Secretary-General through the Chef de Cabinet.

Formulates and implements the substantive work programme of the Office under his/her supervision. Oversees the management of activities undertaken by the Office, ensures that programmed activities are carried out in a timely fashion and co-ordinates work in the different areas, and with other organizations of the United Nations System, as appropriate.

• Leads, supervises and carries out the work programme of the Office under his/her responsibility to support the implementation of the Data Protection and Privacy Programme, including coordinates and contributes the development of policies, procedures, tools and other instruments as necessary for the Secretariat-wide implementation of the Data Protection and Privacy Programme; provides impartial and independent advice and support to Secretariat entities on data protection and privacy related matters; promotes a culture of data protection and privacy awareness across Secretariat entities through the development of capacity building and awareness strategies and training materials; monitors and reports to senior management on the implementation of the Data Protection and Privacy Programme.

Co-ordinates the work carried out by different work units under the Office and by other agencies and bodies of the United Nations system; provides programmatic/substantive reviews of the drafts prepared by others.

• Co-ordinates and oversees the preparation of reports for presentation to intergovernmental bodies such as the Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budget Questions, the General Assembly and other policy-making organs, as appropriate. • Reports to intergovernmental bodies on budget/programme performance or on programmatic/substantive issues, as appropriate, particularly those presented in biannual and/or annual reports.

• Ensures that the outputs produced by the Office maintain high-quality standards; that reports are clear, objective and based on comprehensive data.

Ensures that all outputs produced under his/her supervision meet required standards before completion to ensure they comply with the relevant mandates. • Undertakes or oversees the programmatic/administrative tasks necessary for the functioning of the Office, including preparation of budgets, reporting on budget/programme performance, evaluation of staff performance (PAS), interviews of candidates for job openings, evaluation of candidates and preparation of inputs for results-based budgeting.

• Recruits staff, taking due account of geographical balance. • Manages, guides, develops and trains staff under his/her supervision.

• Fosters teamwork and communication among staff in the Office and across organizational boundaries. • Leads and supervises the organization of meetings, seminars, etc. on substantive issues. Manages the substantive preparation and organization of such meetings or seminars.Participates in international, regional or national meetings and provides substantive expertise on data protection and privacy, or holds substantive and organizational discussions with representatives of other institutions.

• Represents the Office at international, regional or national meetings.

Professionalism: Knowledge of widely recognized data protection and privacy principles, frameworks, best practices and methodologies, and ability to assess and implement optimal solutions.

Shows pride in work and in achievements. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results. Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns. Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.

Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.

Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience.

Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments. Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards. Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules.

Supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments. Takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable. Leadership: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow: empowers others to translate vision into results; is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvements; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands.

Judgement/decision making: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation and comes to the heart of the problem quickly.

Gathers relevant information before making a decision. Considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them. Takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization. Proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information. Checks assumptions against facts. Determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision.

Makes tough decisions when necessary.

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business or public administration, law, social sciences, computer science, information management, or related area.

A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

A minimum of fifteen years of progressively responsible experience in administration, law, computer science, information governance, risk management, or related field is required.

Experience in successfully managing widely recognized data protection and privacy principles and frameworks, demonstrated through professional certifications, relevant professional roles, or organizational compliance programmes, is required. A minimum of 3 years of experience working within an international organization is required.

A minimum of 3 years of experience in data protection and privacy law or programme implementation in a non-governmental or international organization is desirable. Experience working on data management / lifecycle, engineering and analytics concepts is desirable.

Experience working on data protection and privacy-related technology infrastructure, including cloud-based solutions, coding, and machine learning concepts is desirable.

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position(s) advertised, fluency in English is required.

Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable.

At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity.

All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect.

The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Appointment or assignment against this position is for an initial period of one year. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. Staff members of the United Nations Secretariat must fulfil the lateral move requirements to be eligible to apply for this vacancy.

Staff members are requested to indicate all qualifying lateral moves in their Candidate Profile (CP) and cover letter. Applicants, who successfully go through a competitive recruitment process and are recommended for selection and/or inclusion in the roster of pre-approved candidates for subsequent job openings at the same level and with similar functions, may have their application information and roster status shared with other UN Organizations.

Such applicants may be contacted by other UN Organizations for similar job openings, subject to the confirmation of their interest.

Placement on the roster is no guarantee of a future selection.

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts.

The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another.

The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship.

Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process.

By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c).

Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised.

This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile of the inspira account-holder homepage.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines.

Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening.

No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m.

(New York time) on the deadline date.

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING).

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.