Consultant - Data Privacy, Governance & Security

Job Posting Location: Muscat, Oman

Position Objectives:

• Ensure all AI and advanced technology initiatives adhere to ethical, privacy, and governance standards.
• Establish and maintain frameworks that support responsible and compliant AI innovation.
• Develop policies, guidelines, and review mechanisms for technology governance.
• Oversee ethical risk assessments and impact analyses for AI and emerging technologies.
• Ensure alignment with data protection regulations and global AI governance standards.
• Drive sustainability considerations in AI and technology decision-making.
• Provide expert guidance to internal teams on ethics, privacy, and responsible tech adoption.
• Facilitate transparent, accountable, and compliant technology practices across the organization.

Job Descriptions & Responsibilities:

• Review AI and advanced technology initiatives for ethics, privacy compliance, and sustainability.
• Develop and update policies, frameworks, and guidelines for AI governance and data privacy.
• Conduct AI risk assessments, impact studies, and mitigation planning.
• Prepare and submit Technology Ethics Assessment Reports and compliance documentation.
• Collaborate with Legal, IT, Innovation, and Security teams to ensure unified governance practices.
• Monitor adherence to data privacy regulations (GDPR, ISO 27701, NDMO).
• Ensure alignment with AI governance standards such as ISO 42001, EU AI Act, and OECD principles.
• Support governance and ethics committees with expert evaluation of new technologies.
• Design and implement compliance and assurance plans for ongoing projects.
• Develop continuous monitoring mechanisms for responsible AI implementation.
• Provide guidance on ethical concerns, sustainability considerations, and technology transparency.
• Engage stakeholders to communicate risks, governance requirements, and policy expectations.
• Draft reports, documentation, and recommendations for leadership review.
• Identify gaps in existing governance processes and propose corrective actions.
• Promote awareness and understanding of responsible AI practices across the organization.

Qualification & Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Security, Data Management, AI Ethics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 8+ years in data privacy, AI governance, technology ethics, or similar consulting roles.
• Experience advising on AI, digital transformation, or high-impact technology programs.
• Strong exposure to government, public-sector, or regulated industry compliance frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to develop governance structures, policies, and assurance plans.
• Experience conducting ethical impact assessments and privacy evaluations.
• Certification : ISO 42001 (AI Management System) | CIPP/E or CIPM – Certified Data Privacy Professional | ISO 27001 Lead Auditor / Implementer | Responsible AI / AI Ethics Certification
• Excellent command of English is mandatory, while knowledge of Arabic is considered an advantage.