Data Governance / Privacy Expert

Company Description Cedratech Consulting Services Ltd. is a specialist advisory firm in digital finance, registered in Cyprus with operations in Cyprus and Lebanon. We work with central banks, regulators, banks, payment service providers, fintechs and microfinance institutions across the Middle East, North Africa and Africa. Our work covers digital public infrastructure, payments, e-KYC and digital identity, regulation and compliance, and capacity building. Senior experts lead every assignment, and every design starts from the regulatory obligation that creates it. Role Description We are looking for a Data Governance / Privacy Expert for a short-term financial-sector assignment in Iraq. The expert will design the data governance and privacy elements of a national framework, working with our Team Leader and a team of technical and regulatory experts. The work includes: Defining the data model and data dictionary. Setting rules for data ownership, stewardship, access, retention and correction. Designing consent, redress and customer protection rules. Setting out data-sharing arrangements and governance roles. Contributing to the privacy and security requirements. The expert will also take part in stakeholder workshops and validation sessions in Baghdad. Assignment Details Expected start: 22 November 2026 Project end: April 2027 Input: 11 working days, of which 4 days on mission in Baghdad and the rest remote Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in law, finance, economics, banking, business administration or a related discipline C1-level proficiency in English and Arabic At least 7 years of professional experience in data governance, information management, data protection, privacy or related fields At least 7 years of specific experience in data governance frameworks, data protection and privacy, data management, data-sharing arrangements, access controls, data quality, retention and data rights, preferably in digital, financial or regulated environments Knowledge of data protection standards such as the EU GDPR Professional certification in data privacy or data governance (for example CIPP, CIPM or CDMP) is an advantage How to Apply Please send your CV to [email protected] by 9 November 2026.