Data Protection and Cybersecurity Expert

Organizational Unit: FABGD - FAO Representation in Bangladesh

Job Type: Non-staff opportunities

Type of Requisition: PSA (Personal Services Agreement)

Grade Level: N/A

Duration: Six months with possibility of extension

Tasks and responsibilities

• Support the TARAPS team in reviewing the technical data protection and cybersecurity requirements for the design of the KYC-enabled beneficiary registry of over 500 000 beneficiaries, to ensure appropriate security controls over demographic, behavioral, and transactional data.
• Support the TARAPS team in reviewing whether the proposed e-voucher delivery models, including closed-loop prepaid smartcards, PSP/bank-issued financial smartcards, and QR-based mobile wallet vouchers—incorporate adequate data protection and cybersecurity safeguards, from a technical and operational perspective.
• Review whether digital solutions proposed by the project team are aligned with FAO's internal ICT and CSI security standards and policies.
• Provide supports to the Agricultural Economist and Subsidy Management Specialist of the TARAPS on data protection and cybersecurity risk mitigation measures for the e-voucher system.
• Perform other related technical tasks within the scope of the assignment as requested by FAO, limited to data protection and cybersecurity matters.

• At least 8 years

Advanced university degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems or a related field.

• Age At least 23 years

• 8 years’ experience in driving digital financial services and innovative payment infrastructures.
• Working knowledge of English (level C)
• National of Bangladesh or resident of the country with a valid work permit.