Data Protection Officer, VDO NGO
Vision Development Organization, NGO
Location: Kabul, Afghanistan
Apply by: 22 July 2026
Relevant Sectors
Education; Health; Livelihoods; Emergency response; Protection; Dialogue; Development Programs
Context
Vision Development Organization is a national women-led humanitarian and development organization working across multiple sectors including Education, Health and Nutrition, Protection, Livelihoods, WASH, Emergency Response, Gender, Advocacy, and Community Resilience in Afghanistan.
The organization seeks to strengthen its institutional fundraising, partnership engagement, donor coordination, and program development capacities through the recruitment of a qualified and experienced Resource Mobilization and Grants Coordinator / Program Development Specialist.
The position will play a key role in identifying funding opportunities, leading proposal development processes, coordinating grants management, strengthening donor relations, and supporting strategic growth and sustainability of the organization.
The Data Protection Officer will support the day-to-day planning and implementation of the project outputs, including the organisation of key project events and supporting communication with partners and other key stakeholders. The incumbent will also support substantive research on key thematic issues within the project.
Scope / Key Responsibilities
- Develop and oversee VDO data protection, privacy, information security, and digital safeguarding systems.
- Ensure compliance with organizational and donor data protection requirements; conduct risk assessments and staff training.
- Oversee secure management of beneficiary and organizational data.
Evaluation and Selection Criteria
- Degree in Information Management, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Law, or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in data protection and privacy management.
- Knowledge of GDPR and international data protection standards.
- Experience in humanitarian/development sector preferred.
- Experience working on projects in South Asia considered an advantage;
- Experience in engaging, cultivating and influencing stakeholders is an advantage;
- Experience of working in an international context, e.g. in an intergovernmental organization, considered an advantage;
- Fluency in English required; Knowledge of Dari and Parsian languages would be an advantage.
- Provincial travel required.
Terms of Contract
- International Post.
- Fixed term appointment for12 months (3-month probation); based in Kabul.
- Remuneration – Competitive with NGO standards.
How to Apply
- Cover letter with expected salary and earliest availability to join along with updated CV.
Selection Process
Initial assessment and up to two interviews; candidates will be notified by email. Due to rolling review, vacancy may close earlier than the deadline.