Consultant - Development of Data Protection Policy and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) at Green Concern for Development (GREENCODE)

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Borno Maiduguri

Posted 2 months ago

Job Title: Consultant – Development of Data Protection Policy and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

Background

As part of its institutional capacity-building activities under the NRC Naija IGNITE Facility, GREENCODE seeks to develop a robust Data Protection Policy and SOP to safeguard the privacy, security, and integrity of sensitive data in line with applicable legal and donor requirements.

Objective of the Assignment

To develop a comprehensive Data Protection Policy and SOP that ensures ethical, lawful, and secure handling of personal and sensitive data collected and processed by GREENCODE during its operations.

Scope of Work
The consultant will be responsible for:

Conducting a review of GREENCODE’s current data handling procedures and applicable national/international data protection regulations.
Mapping data flow and potential risks in data collection, storage, usage, and sharing
Facilitating consultations with key staff and departments to understand data use practices
Developing a policy that outlines principles, roles, and responsibilities in data protection
Drafting a user-friendly SOP with step-by-step guidance for compliance, incident management, and security measures
Leading a validation session and finalizing the deliverables based on feedback.

Key Deliverables

Inception Report – outlining the consultant’s methodology, tools, and workplan
Draft Data Protection Policy – aligned with legal and donor standards
Draft Data Protection SOP – practical operational guidance
Validation Workshop Report
Final Policy and SOP – submitted in editable (Word) and PDF formats.

Expected Timeline
15 working days distributed as follows:

Days 1–3: Desk review and planning
Days 4–6: Consultations with departments and stakeholders
Days 7–10: Drafting policy and SOP
Days 11–13: Validation session and feedback
Days 14–15: Finalization of documents.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Advanced Degree in Data Management, Information Technology, Law, or related field
Minimum 5 years’ experience in data protection, privacy compliance, or information security in the NGO or private sector
Demonstrated experience in drafting data protection policies or SOPs
Strong understanding of Nigerian Data Protection Regulation (NDPR), GDPR, and donor compliance standards
Excellent writing and facilitation skills.

Key Competencies:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to translate legal / technical content into operational guidance
Excellent stakeholder engagement and training capabilities
Detail-oriented and able to work independently.

Application Instructions:

The application deadline is 18th April, 2025. Therefore, qualified and interested candidates should send their Expression of Interest to: [email protected] and copy [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. it is important to visit the link below to get more updates about the vacancy.

Website
Official website:https://greencodeng.org/

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