Data Protection Compliance Consultant

Full-time
Vi Agroforestry
Description

Vi Agroforestry is hiring a Data Protection Compliance Consultant to assess the company’s compliance with applicable data protection requirements, identify gaps and associated risks, and provide prioritised, practical recommendations to achieve and sustain compliance.

 

This will consider: 

  • Compliance with EU GDPR 
  • Alignment with Sida requirements on data protection and safeguarding 
  • Compliance with national data protection laws in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania 
  • Practical usability by staff and implementing partners

Required Qualifications and Experience

Category  Qualification or Experience Required 
Essential 
  • Advanced degree in law, data protection, information security, or a related field 
  • Demonstrated expertise in GDPR and EU data protection frameworks 
  • Demonstrated expertise in data protection laws in East Africa, specifically Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania 
  • Demonstrated expertise in developing compliance frameworks and tools 
Preferred 
  • Experience working with international NGOs 
  • Experience with Sida-funded or EU-funded programmes 
  • Familiarity with multi-country implementation contexts 
  • Strong understanding of data in development programming, including PMERL and safeguarding 
  • Experience conducting audits or compliance assessments 
Skills 
  • Strong legal drafting and analytical skills 
  • Ability to translate complex regulations into practical tools 

Application Requirements

Interested consultants should submit: 

  • Technical proposal (methodology & workplan) 
  • Financial proposal 
  • Relevant experience and references 
  • A sample of a comparable assignment previously completed. 

Application Deadline: 25 October 2026, 5:00 PM (EAT)

Download Full Prequalification Notice (PDF): Vi-Agroforestry GDPR Compliance Assessment Terms of Reference

How to Apply

Interested and eligible applicants should submit completed applications electronically to procurement.roea@viagroforestry.org no later than 5:00 PM (EAT) on Sunday, 25 October 2026. Email Subject: Consultant for Data Protection Compliance Assessment
Only shortlisted applicants who meet the prequalification requirements will be contacted.

Vi Agroforestry maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards corruption and fraud. Providers found to have engaged in collusive or fraudulent practices will be disqualified from the prequalification process.

We look forward to receiving applications from qualified suppliers and service providers committed to professionalism, integrity, and quality service delivery.

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