Client: Gemeente Amsterdam
Location: Hybrid (onsite in Amsterdam & remote, in consultation)
Industry: Public Sector | Municipal Government
Contract: Freelance/Interim via tender platform
Hours: 24 hours per week
Start Date: As soon as possible
Duration: 4 months (extension possible)
Role in Context
Gemeente Amsterdam is seeking a Privacy Officer to ensure the adequate protection of the privacy of Amsterdammers and compliance with all applicable privacy regulations.
You will be part of a team of dedicated privacy professionals, each covering specific directorates. Your scope focuses on the social domain, including Sport en Bos and Maatschappelijke Voorzieningen.
Tasks include:
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Conducting privacy quick scans and DPIAs
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Drafting agreements, protocols, and privacy documentation
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Advising on privacy challenges and raising awareness across the organization
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Maintaining the AVG processing register
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Identifying, prioritizing, and implementing control measures
This is a hands-on advisory role requiring a balance of legal expertise, stakeholder communication, and practical implementation in a complex municipal environment.
Knock-Out Criteria (must be visible in CV)
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Recognized HBO diploma (minimum)
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WO working and thinking level
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3–6 years’ demonstrable experience as Privacy Officer in privacy/data protection, preferably in a large and complex organization
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3–6 years’ demonstrable knowledge of GDPR/AVG and UAVG
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Experience with DPIAs and privacy risk management
Award Criteria (preferences)
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Demonstrable experience in the social domain (e.g., Sport en Bos, Maatschappelijke Voorzieningen)
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Demonstrable experience within a governmental or large-scale organization
Competencies
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Analytical ability – identifies problems, traces causes, proposes solutions
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Communicative – clear, structured, and convincing advice (oral and written)
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Result-oriented – structured, precise, and focused execution
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Advisory mindset – proactive in raising awareness and guiding stakeholders
CV & Motivation Requirements
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CV in Dutch (max 5 pages, PDF)
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Motivation letter (max 1 A4) explaining suitability
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At least 1 relevant reference (organization, contact person, phone number)
Other Info
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Falls under Directie Digitale Strategie en Informatie (DSI), responsible for digital strategy, security, privacy, and information management
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Transparency and responsible handling of data aligned with Wet Open Overheid (Woo)
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VOG (Certificate of Good Conduct) may be required post-award
