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Job information Data Protection Officer (voluntary position) from the Company International Association for Democracy, this latest Data Protection Officer (voluntary position) job vacancy is located in the city Remote located in the country United Kingdom . This latest job opening is open to job seekers who have the latest education / graduate GCSE . Job Vacancies in this Engineering field have been opened and published up to the specified time.

Job Responsibility:

Job Title: Data Protection Officer (voluntary position)

Working For: International Association for Democracy (IAD)

Location: Remote

Salary: Voluntary position - no monetary remuneration provided

Closing Date: Rolling

Job Details

The International Association for Democracy (IAD) is an NGO that works to defend and advance democracy around the globe. We link people with their governments and lobby governments to promote, strengthen and safeguard democratic institutions, processes, norms and values at home and abroad. We also work towards raising public awareness about the current state of democracy around the world and what should be done to better defend and promote democracy. For further information, visit .

IAD is looking for a Data Protection Officer (DPO) to join our vibrant Legal Team and help us ensure IAD is GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) compliant. This role is expected to take 1-3 hours per week.

Objectives of this Role

• Serve as the main point of contact within IAD for volunteers, the general public, regulators and relevant public authorities on issues related to data protection
• Ensure that IAD's policies are in compliance with codes of practice such as GDPR
• Evaluate the existing data protection framework to identify areas of no or partial compliance and rectify any issues
• Devise training plans and provide data protection advice to volunteers
• Inform and advise the data controller or data processor on all matters related to data protection
• Promote a culture of data protection and compliance across all of IAD's units

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and educate volunteers on important data compliance requirements
• Draft new and amend existing internal data protection policies, guidelines and procedures, in consultation with key stakeholders
• Deliver training across all business units to volunteers who are involved in data handling or processing
• Conduct audits to ensure compliance and to address potential issues
• Maintain records of all data processing activities of the company
• Serve as point of contact for data protection authorities

Skills and Qualifications

• Knowledge in data protection laws and practices, including a deep understanding of GDPR
• Experience in data protection compliance or related field
• Previous experience as a DPO for an NGO in the UK, or EU/EEA would be a unique advantage
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and to manage sensitive and confidential information
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong attention to detail
• Fluent in English
• Passion for democracy, rule of law and human rights

What we can offer you

• Experience in an international NGO and an excellent reference to help you in your career
• You will join a welcoming international network of students and professionals, who have a passion for promoting and defending democracy, the rule of law and human rights
• The inclusion of your name, photo and role at IAD on our website

Application Details

Please email Valeria Bortă at with a short motivation (approx. 5 sentences) along with a 1-2 page CV.

Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis and interviews may be organised before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.

IAD celebrates diversity and encourages anyone who is qualified to apply for the position, regardless of gender, age, disability, national or ethnic background, religion, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, or any other category protected by law. The same applies for applicants who have had a break from work life.

Job Type: Volunteer

Work Location: Remote

Keywords : Remote jobs
Closed Date : 2025-07-18