Data Protection Expert JP054027

Data Protection Expert (DPIA / GDPR) Part-Time Contract
Brussels Belgium (On-site)
Duration: 7 months (01 June 2026 31 December 2026)

We are looking for an experienced Data Protection Expert to support a large-scale technical and operational programme involving automated number plate recognition (ANPR) systems. The role focuses on ensuring data protection compliance conducting impact assessments and safeguarding privacy in a complex evolving technical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and improve existing data processing agreements and DPIAs
• Design a reusable DPIA template for organisational use
• Analyse new initiatives and advise on the need for DPIAs or updates
• Draft and maintain DPIAs and data processing agreements
• Validate DPIAs when new solutions are deployed
• Define and maintain a prioritised documentation and delivery roadmap
• Conduct compliance checks on data processing activities across systems and partners
• Prepare responses to supervisory authority requests
• Develop and implement quality management approaches for data protection deliverables
• Report progress and documentation status to programme management
• Monitor changes in GDPR and relevant data protection regulations (EU/Belgium) and their impact on operations

Required Experience

• Minimum 10 years of hands-on experience in data protection within a technical IT environment
• Certified Data Protection Officer (DPO) qualification
• Strong experience in DPIA creation data mapping and privacy risk assessments
• Experience working with IT systems cybersecurity concepts and enterprise environments
• Familiarity with ISO 27001 and information security frameworks

Key Skills

• Expertise in DPIA development and technical risk assessment
• Strong understanding of IAM (Identity & Access Management)
• Knowledge of cybersecurity threats and mitigation strategies
• Experience with structured documentation compliance tracking and knowledge management systems
• Ability to work with complex multi-stakeholder environments

Profile

• Strong communicator able to align legal technical and operational stakeholders
• Proactive and self-driven with a structured working approach
• Able to switch quickly between priorities and topics
• High level of discretion and diplomatic communication style
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and regulatory accuracy
• Comfortable working in sensitive and high-security environments

Languages

• Dutch or French: Native level (required)
• English: Professional working knowledge