About Hapag-Lloyd
With a fleet of 287 modern container ships and a Vessel Capacity 2.2 million TEU, as well as a Container Capacity 3.2 million TEU including one of the world’s largest and most modern reefer container fleets, Hapag-Lloyd is one of the world’s leading liner shipping companies. In the Liner Shipping segment, the Company has around 13.500 employees and 400 offices in 139 countries. Hapag-Lloyd has a container capacity of 11.9 million TEU – including one of the largest and most modern fleets of reefer containers. A total of 114 liner services worldwide ensure fast and reliable connections between more than 600 ports across the world. In the Terminal & Infrastructure segment, Hapag-Lloyd has stakes in 20 terminals in Europe, Latin America, the United States, India, and North Africa. The roughly 2.600 employees assigned to the Terminal & Infrastructure segment deal with terminal-related activities and provide complementary logistics services at selected locations.

Reports to Director Corporate Data Protection (in Hamburg)

Overview:

Shape the Future of Data Protection – Join Us as Regional Data Protection Manager

Are you ready to make a real difference? As part of our global data protection team, you will take on a strategic role at the heart of our data protection management system. This is not just another job – it’s an opportunity to create something big, drive change, and set new standards for data protection across diverse and dynamic markets.

As the focal point for data protection in the Middle East and Africa, you will advise senior leadership, guide business units, and ensure that privacy principles are embedded in every decision. Your expertise will help us build trust, protect our brand, and empower innovation in a region that is critical to our global success.

If you are passionate about shaping policies, influencing stakeholders, and leading with purpose, this is your chance to leave a lasting impact on a truly international stage.

 

Responsibilities:

·         Monitor local data protection laws and regulatory activities across the Middle East and Sub-Region Africa and ensure timely assessment of their impact on the business.

·         Support local entities in implementing applicable data protection laws and corporate data protection standards.

·         Act as the first point of contact for data protection matters in the region, providing advice and guidance to management and operational teams.

·         Ensure the management of data subject rights requests (access, correction, deletion, etc.) and coordinate responses in cooperation with local entities and corporate headquarters.

·         Manage and coordinate data breach incidents, including documentation, root cause analysis, and liaison with regulators where required.

·         Conduct audits, gap analyses, and compliance reviews in the region.

·         Develop and deliver data protection training and awareness programs for employees at all levels.

·         Collaborate closely with the Corporate Data Protection Office in Hamburg to ensure alignment between local, regional, and global compliance requirements.

 

Qualifications:

·         Completed degree in law or equivalent qualification.

·         Minimum 5 years’ experience in data protection management within international corporate environments, with strong ability to collaborate across multicultural teams and global work settings

·         Very good knowledge of data protection law (UAE, regional Middle East, and international frameworks such as GDPR).

·         Strong communication and advisory skills, with the ability to present complex matters clearly to different stakeholders.

·         Motivated and innovative, with the ability to work independently and with global teams.

·         Experience in process design, documentation, and compliance implementation.

·         Excellent analytical skills with solution-oriented thinking.

·         Business-fluent English (written and spoken); and knowledge of Hindi/ Arabic/ French/ Swahili is a plus.

·         Willingness to travel internationally within the region and to headquarters.

 

What We Offer:

·         A responsible and independent position in an international environment.

·         The opportunity to actively shape and develop regional and global data protection strategies.

·         A dynamic, collaborative corporate culture with short decision-making paths.

·         Flexible working arrangements and international career prospects.

 

If you are passionate about data protection and compliance in a global business environment and want to play a central role in our organization, we look forward to receiving your application.

 

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Contact person

Carol Mwanza