Data Governance / Privacy Expert – Iraq Assignment

About the role

Cedratech Consulting Services Ltd., a specialist advisory firm in digital finance based in Cyprus, is 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 a Team Leader and a team of technical and regulatory experts. The project runs from early November 2026 to April 2027, with 11 working days total: 4 days on mission in Baghdad and the rest remotely.

Key responsibilities

• Define the data model and data dictionary.
• Set rules for data ownership, stewardship, access, retention and correction.
• Design consent, redress and customer protection rules.
• Set out data-sharing arrangements and governance roles.
• Contribute to the privacy and security requirements.
• Take part in stakeholder workshops and validation sessions in Baghdad.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in law, finance, economics, banking, business administration or a related discipline.
• C1-level 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.
• Professional certification in data privacy or data governance (e.g. CIPP, CIPM or CDMP) is an advantage.