59 Data Protection jobs in Qatar

• This role is designed for a professional deeply committed to safeguarding sensitive personal data and ensuring compliance with global and regional data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, Qatar PDPPL). You will lead efforts to identify, classify, and protect PII across the organization while embedding privacy-by-design principles into business processes. Your responsibilities will span data lifecycle governance, third-party risk management, regulatory compliance, and incident response, ensuring that all data processing activities align with legal and ethical standards.
• This position requires a strategic thinker who can balance technical controls with regulatory requirements, collaborate cross-functionally to mitigate risks, and foster a culture of data privacy

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Data Governance & Compliance

Data Lifecycle Governance :

• Design and implement end-to-end data lifecycle policies to govern data from creation / collection to archival and secure deletion, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and business requirements.
• Define retention schedules, archival protocols, and secure disposal methods for sensitive data (e.g., PII, financial records) in collaboration with legal and IT teams.

Data Classification

• Develop / Enhance Data Classification Frameworks : Design and implement a tiered classification system (e.g., Public, Internal, Restricted, Confidential) to categorize data based on sensitivity, regulatory requirements, and business impact.
• Define Classification Standards : Establish clear criteria for labeling data types (e.g., PII, financial records, intellectual property) and enforce metadata tagging for traceability.

Regulatory Compliance :

• Ensure adherence to GDPR, CCPA, Qatar PDPPL, and other applicable laws by implementing consent management frameworks, data subject rights workflows, and breach notification protocols.

2. Technical Safeguards & Risk Mitigation

Data Protection Controls :

• Implement encryption, tokenization, and pseudonymization for PII at rest and in transit.
• Deploy Data Loss Prevention (DLP) tools to monitor and restrict unauthorized data transfers.

3. Third-Party & Vendor Oversight

• Assess third-party vendors for compliance with data protection obligations through questionnaires, audits, and contractual reviews.

Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) :

• Draft and enforce DPAs to ensure vendors adhere to organizational privacy standards and regulatory mandates.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Expertise in data protection technologies : DLP, encryption (AES-256, TLS), and anonymization tools.
• Proficiency with compliance platforms : OneTrust, TrustArc, or similar for PIAs and consent management.
• Familiarity with cloud security (AWS / Azure / GCP IAM, storage ACLs) and data residency requirements.
• Knowledge of privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs) such as differential privacy or homomorphic encryption.
• Experience with incident response tools for breach detection and analysis.
• Basic scripting skills (Python, SQL) for data mapping and workflow automation.

CERTIFICATIONS

• Required : CIPP (Certified Information Privacy Professional) or CIPM (Certified Information Privacy Manager).
• Preferred : ISO 27001 Lead Implementer, CDPSE (Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer).
• Advantageous : Cloud-specific certifications.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• 3+ years in data protection, privacy compliance, or PII governance roles.
• Demonstrated experience conducting PIAs, managing DSARs, and responding to data breaches.
• Proven track record in implementing GDPR / CCPA / Qatar PDPPL requirements within complex organizations.
• Familiarity with third-party risk management frameworks and contract negotiation.

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

You are a detail-oriented professional with a deep understanding of global privacy regulations and the technical acumen to translate legal requirements into actionable controls. You thrive in collaborative environments, excel at simplifying complex privacy concepts for non-technical stakeholders, and are passionate about fostering a privacy-first culture. Your ability to balance proactive risk mitigation with operational efficiency will be critical in protecting the organization’s reputation and maintaining stakeholder trust.

• Skillset Required : Proactive, Loss Prevention, Iso 27001, Devops, Azure, Policy Development, Information Security, Compliance, Intellect, Python, Data Handling, Workflow, Iam, Excel, Triggers, Detail-oriented, Sql, Design Principles, Trends

The Risk Management Function plays a critical role in safeguarding the integrity and efficiency of the system. This position is responsible for leading the development and implementation of a comprehensive risk management framework in TAX Authority, with a specific focus on the unique challenges and opportunities present in GCC region. The ideal candidate possesses in-depth knowledge of regional TAX laws, regulations, and business practices, coupled with a strong understanding of risk assessment methodologies and control strategies, who will look after organizational risk, financial risk, operational risk, reputational, cyber risk etc.

Key Responsibilities:

Risk Assessment and Analysis:

• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify, analyze, and prioritize potential risks across all the tax entity functions
• Develop and maintain a risk register, documenting identified risks, their potential impact, likelihood of occurrence, and mitigation strategies.
• Utilize data analytics and other tools to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of risk mitigation efforts.
• Develop and implement a risk management framework tailored to the specific needs and characteristics of the GCC region.
• Establish clear risk appetite and tolerance levels in alignment with the entity 's strategic objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Define roles and responsibilities for risk management across the entity, ensuring accountability and ownership at all levels.
• Develop and deliver training programs to enhance risk awareness and understanding among the entity employees.

Control Design and Implementation:

• Design and implement effective internal controls to mitigate identified risks and ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to integrate risk management considerations into business processes and decision-making.
• Experience with integration with external entities that feed into the risk model
• Regularly review and update control procedures to adapt to evolving risks and regulatory changes.

Compliance Monitoring and Reporting:

• Monitor compliance with laws and regulations, identifying and addressing any instances of non-compliance.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive reporting system to provide timely and accurate information on risk exposure and mitigation activities.
• Prepare regular reports for senior management and other stakeholders, highlighting key risk areas and recommending appropriate actions.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Law, or a related field.
• Master's degree or professional certification in risk management is preferred.
• Experience with statistics or econometrics models.
• 20+ years proven experience in a risk management role within a tax or related organization.
• in-depth knowledge of tax laws, regulations, and business practices in the GCC region.
• Strong understanding of risk assessment methodologies and control strategies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Fluency in English language, Arabic Language is advantageous.

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Finance and Management

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The Risk Management Function plays a critical role in safeguarding the integrity and efficiency of the system. This position is responsible for leading the development and implementation of a comprehensive risk management framework in TAX Authority, with a specific focus on the unique challenges and opportunities present in GCC region. The ideal candidate possesses in-depth knowledge of regional TAX laws, regulations, and business practices, coupled with a strong understanding of risk assessment methodologies and control strategies, who will look after organizational risk, financial risk, operational risk, reputational, cyber risk etc.

Key Responsibilities:

* Risk Assessment and Analysis:

• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify, analyze, and prioritize potential risks across all the tax entity functions
• Develop and maintain a risk register, documenting identified risks, their potential impact, likelihood of occurrence, and mitigation strategies.
• Utilize data analytics and other tools to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of risk mitigation efforts.
• Develop and implement a risk management framework tailored to the specific needs and characteristics of the GCC region.
• Establish clear risk appetite and tolerance levels in alignment with the entity 's strategic objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Define roles and responsibilities for risk management across the entity, ensuring accountability and ownership at all levels.
• Develop and deliver training programs to enhance risk awareness and understanding among the entity employees.

* Control Design and Implementation:

• Design and implement effective internal controls to mitigate identified risks and ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to integrate risk management considerations into business processes and decision-making.
• Experience with integration with external entities that feed into the risk model
• Regularly review and update control procedures to adapt to evolving risks and regulatory changes.

* Compliance Monitoring and Reporting:

• Monitor compliance with laws and regulations, identifying and addressing any instances of non-compliance.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive reporting system to provide timely and accurate information on risk exposure and mitigation activities.
• Prepare regular reports for senior management and other stakeholders, highlighting key risk areas and recommending appropriate actions.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Law, or a related field.
• Master's degree or professional certification in risk management is preferred.
• Experience with statistics or econometrics models.
• 20+ years proven experience in a risk management role within a tax or related organization.
• in-depth knowledge of tax laws, regulations, and business practices in the GCC region.
• Strong understanding of risk assessment methodologies and control strategies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Fluency in English language, Arabic Language is advantageous.

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Finance and Management

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• Assist in the development and implementation of the ERM framework and annual risk objectives aligned with organizational goals.
• Support the risk assessment and monitoring processes in relation to the annual business plan and strategic priorities.

Policies, Procedures & Governance :

• Ensure timely development, updating, and implementation of ERM policies, systems, and procedures.
• Contribute to the creation and review of related policies including Product Governance and Major Risk Policies.
• Monitor adherence to approved policies, processes, and controls to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Coordinate with departments to compile and maintain key risk reports and documentation, such as ORSA (Own Risk and Solvency Assessment), ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Support the identification, analysis, and escalation of emerging risks and key exposures across the organization.

Special Projects & Investigations :

• Participate in deep dives, investigations, and special projects to evaluate and address departmental and enterprise-level risk exposures.
• Provide input into corporate-level risk mitigation plans and ensure risks remain within defined appetites.

Qualifications & Experience :

• Bachelors Degree preferably in Risk, Business Administration , or other governance-related areas such as Audit, Accounting, or Compliance .
• 6 to 10 years of relevant experience in Risk Management and the Insurance sector .
• Risk Management certification (e.g., CRM, IRM, FRM) is preferred but not essential.

Job Summary

The job holder shall be responsible to continually assess various healthcare risks to healthcare workers, patients and the public in health care facilities; minimizing the risk of medical errors, financial mistakes, accidents and other adverse events and perform a variety of functions related to mitigating the potential risks and liabilities a healthcare facility might face while developing and implementing policies that improve both patient care and employee safety.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

1. Oversee the entire healthcare risk management program and help in developing systems and processes to improve the monitoring and control of these risks.

2. Establish, formulate and implement the national healthcare risk management programs across the State of Qatar.

3. Establishes, formulates and implements healthcare risk management education and training programs and training across the State of Qatar to build capacity in the sector.

4. Monitor outcomes of national risk management plan and accordingly generate recommendations and proposals. changes, policies, or programs that could prevent future errors.

5. Manage the spread of "lessons learned" from adverse events, as well as successful initiatives, to all national healthcare organizations.

6. Maintain the MOPH Healthcare Risk Register.

7. Analyse the healthcare risks to a healthcare facility on: (disaster recovery planning, emergency incident management, site safety and security, patient safety, identification of required insurance coverage, and ongoing potential risks such as theft, fraud, and medical or dental provider errors etc.)

8. Work with the team to ensure risk appetite, policies, procedures, monitoring and reporting is aligned with the MOPH policies.

9. Develop risk KPIs and monitor compliance to these KPIs and compliance to related policies.

10. Direct and oversee the implementation of regular reporting on risk KPIs and sharing performance reports with concerned departments.

11. Participate in investigating sentinel events and near misses in the healthcare facilities, as needed.

12. Manage coordination between healthcare facilities and MOPH on improvement initiatives related to healthcare risk management.

13. Report on critical/high/medium risks to the Department and ensure reporting of critical/high risks to the Board and its relevant committees.

14. Coordinate with healthcare facilities and L&D function at MOPH to provide ongoing education, awareness and training around healthcare risk management and detective and preventative measures to healthcare workers/professionals.

15. Ensure compliance with standard healthcare risk management guidelines that are overseen by MOPH and other regulatory bodies.

16. Perform other duties as requested to meet the ongoing organizational needs.

Essential Education

Bachelor's and master's degree in health-related field.

Required Certification/ Licensure

CPHRM and/or equivalent certification preferred.

Essential Experience

Minimum 7 years' experience in health-related field

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We're an award-winning global communications company operating in nine countries across the Middle East, North Africa, and Southeast Asia. Our strategy is to become the region's leading digital infrastructure provider. Ooredoo Group's strategic vision is guided by five key pillars:

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• Strengthen the Core: Optimally using deployed capital and maintain an appropriate cost structure.
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• People: Building an engaged and empowered workforce through integrated learning programs and coaching and mentoring.
• Excellence in Customer Experience: Creating superior customer experiences.

From day one, every employee who joins our team becomes an integral part of our success journey.

We offer you the chance to enhance your skills, advance your career, and maintain a healthy work-

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Job overview

The role is responsible for leading Group-wide liquidity and cash management, as well as overseeing foreign exchange and interest rate risk. Acting as the financial risk management specialist, this role supports the Group Treasury function in managing key financial exposures across Ooredoo Group and its subsidiaries.

The role holder

• Plans, executes, tracks, and controls cash management, including forecasting future cash requirements and ensuring sufficient liquidity to meet operational and strategic needs.
• Prepares quarterly cash flow forecasts and monitors strategic liquidity levels, analyzing trends and identifying variances.
• Leads the optimal management of available funds at Ooredoo Q.P.S.C, with delegated authority to act as the main dealer for the company.
• Plans, negotiates, and executes term deposits with local and international banks to optimize returns and manage risk.
• Executes FX (buy/sell) transactions as required.
• Manages FX and interest rate risk across the Group in accordance with Group Treasury Policy, ensuring financial stability and risk mitigation.
• Acts as a specialist on derivative instruments and documentation with basic knowledge, evaluates hedging strategies, and supports the assessment of their commercial implications.
• Supports the development and continuous improvement of Treasury-related policies, procedures, and systems.
• Assists in the preparation of monthly and quarterly Treasury reports, including cash positions, interest income, and financial risk metrics.
• Other duties include liaising with external parties such as key relationship banks, legal firms, Equity, FX, Money Market traders, research firms etc.

Role Accountabilities

• Manage and optimize Ooredoo's cash liquidity ( QAR 10 billion equivalent with a significant FX portion) for efficient fund use
• Act as primary dealer mainly for deposits and FX, plus for derivative transactions if/when needed
• Execute term deposits and FX transactions with local and international banks
• Oversee deposit returns budget (interest income) and net finance cost budget
• Plan and monitor short, medium, and long-term cash flows
• Maintain liquidity levels to meet operational and credit rating needs
• Manage non-funded facilities (e.g., tender/performance bonds)
• Advise on FX and interest rate risks across the Group and OPCOs
• Support strategic cash upstreaming from high-risk countries
• Review monthly cash flow projections and liquidity at OPCO level
• Develop and improve Treasury policies, procedures, and systems
• Assist preparation of monthly/quarterly Treasury reports (cash, interest, risk metrics)
• Liaise with internal counterparts for audit, budget, and risk management purposes

Experience and Qualifications

• A minimum of 8 years of experience within a Treasury function, preferably in a multinational corporation or international bank, with at least 2 years in a middle-management role.
• Proven expertise in front-office treasury activities, including cash and risk management, derivatives, and related documentation.
• Intermediate understanding of financial markets, banking products, and services, with the ability to analyze and manage financial instruments.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or a closely related field is required.
• Association of Corporate Treasurers (ACT) or Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) qualifications are desirable but not required.

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Finance
• Industries Telecommunications

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