Data Protection and Cybersecurity Expert
Category | Grade:Professional | SC10Deadline:11 Aug 2026Job ID:2601593Posted on:28 Jul 2026
Overview
The Data Protection and Cybersecurity Expert advises FAO’s Bangladesh e-voucher programme on secure digital infrastructure. The role reviews safeguards for a large KYC beneficiary registry and payment-delivery models, evaluates compliance with FAO standards, and recommends technical and operational risk controls.
Department: FAO Representation in Bangladesh
Languages
Required: English
Job Areas
Minimum Experience
8 years
Estimated Salary
Not available
Responsibilities
- Review security requirements for the KYC-enabled beneficiary registry
- Assess data-protection safeguards in smartcard and mobile-wallet voucher models
- Evaluate proposed digital solutions against FAO ICT and security standards
- Advise project specialists on cybersecurity risk mitigation
- Assess digital infrastructure, payment readiness and implementation barriers
- Support secure, scalable and inclusive e-voucher design
Requirements
- Advanced degree in information technology, computer science, cybersecurity, information systems or a related field
- At least eight years of experience driving digital financial services and innovative payment infrastructure
- Working knowledge of English at FAO Level C
- Bangladeshi nationality or legal residence with a valid work permit
Skills
CybersecurityData protectionDigital paymentsRisk managementDigital public infrastructureKYC systemsRegulatory complianceStakeholder mappingTechnical advisory
Additional info
- Bangladeshi nationality or legal residence with a valid work permit is required