Chief Data Protection Officer

5 days ago


Riyadh, Ar Riyāḑ, Saudi Arabia هيئة الزكاة والضريبة والجمارك Full time
Job Description

The Chief Data Protection Officer will be responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of ZATCA's data protection strategy, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. This role involves monitoring updates in privacy laws and NDMO requirements, and directing the development and update of data policies, standards, and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:
  1. Contribute to the development of the Data Management Office business plan, ensuring alignment with ZATCA's overall strategy
  2. Develop the operational plan for Data Protection and Privacy, in line with the Data Management Office business plan and Risk & Analytics strategic plan
  3. Implement plans and provide input to achieve Data Protection and Privacy goals that support ZATCA's overall strategic plans
  4. Discuss budgeting requirements with top management and provide input to the budgeting process
  5. Ensure effective utilization of the Data Protection and Privacy budget, and report accurately on progress made and challenges encountered
  6. Investigate and propose initiatives that result in positive financial impact for Data Protection and Privacy, and mitigate financial and operational risks
Data Privacy and Protection Planning:
  • FOLLOW UP ON THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN DATA PRIVACY AND PROTECTION TO ENSURE CONTINUOUS ENHANCEMENT OF DATA PROTECTION REGIME.
  • DEVELOP A DEEP UNDERSTANDING OF DATA AND SYSTEMS USED ACROSS ZATCA TO DEVISE CONTROL METRICS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH DATA PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS.
  • MONITOR AND REVIEW IDENTIFIED DATA ISSUES RELATED TO EVALUATION, INTEGRATION, AND AUTOMATION OF DATA TO INTERVENE WHEN NEEDED FOR RESOLUTION.
  • SUPERVISE IMPLEMENTATION OF IMPROVEMENT ACTION PLANS TO SECURE ENHANCEMENT OF DATA PRIVACY AND PROTECTION.
  • EVALUATE AND APPROVE REPORTS AND DATA ASSESSMENTS TO TRACK ZATCA'S COMPLIANCE LEVELS WITH DATA STANDARDS AND POLICIES.
People Management:
  • CONTRIBUTE TO THE IDENTIFICATION AND RECRUITMENT OF KEY TALENT.
  • GUIDE, MENTOR, AND SUPPORT DIRECT REPORTS TO EXECUTE DUTIES ACCORDING TO SET POLICIES AND PROCESSES.
  • DEVELOP INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES, PROVIDE NECESSARY SUPPORT, EVALUATE/APPRRAISE TEAM MEMBERS, AND PROVIDE REGULAR FEEDBACK ON PERFORMANCE.
  • ESTABLISH A HIGH-PERFORMANCE WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PROMOTE ZATCA VALUES.


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