"The GIZ Jordan Country Office “Joint Delivery Unit” is seeking to hire a “Digital Governance & Information Security Partner” for full-time based employment.
Help shape secure and responsible digital transformation. In this role, you make sure that trust is built on solid ground through strong governance, clear guidance, and practical support.
You combine two perspectives:
You protect what matters (information security, data protection)
You enable what’s next (digital and AI-driven solutions)
You are the key partner for secure and responsible digital transformation across GIZ Jordan.
You are part of the Joint Delivery Unit (JDU), within the IT & Digital Team. From here, you work across the entire organization.
You collaborate closely with:
IT Lead and IT professionals
JDU leadership
HQ information security and CISO structures
Central data protection team
Global digital networks (e.g. DIGITS)
Heads of Units and commissioning managers
You are the go-to person for managers and teams when it comes to digital governance, security, and data-related questions.
We are looking for someone who can bridge worlds:
Structured and reliable when it comes to compliance and standards
Pragmatic and solution-oriented when advising teams
Able to explain complex topics in simple terms
Interested in digital transformation and the role of AI
Qualifications and Specialist Knowledge
Qualifications
Minimum Bachelor’s degree in IT, computer science, business, or a related field
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience (e.g. information security, IT governance, digitaltransformation)
Hands-on experience with ISO/IEC 27001 and ISMS operations
Good understanding of data protection and privacy principles (e.g. GDPR)
Basic understanding of AI governance and digital risks
Solid general understanding of IT systems and common digital tools
Experience working in complex or matrix organizations is an advantage
What you bring
Ability to turn rules and standards into practical, usable guidance
Structured and analytical way of working
Clear communication with both technical and non-technical colleagues
Strong sense of ownership, integrity, and reliability
Pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset
Ability to balance risk awareness with enabling progress
Comfortable working in dynamic and evolving environments
Main Responsibilities
This role combines security, governance, and advisory work to support safe and effective digital transformation:
Maintain and improve our information security system (ISMS): Keep systems audit-ready, manage risks, support audits, and ensure compliance with ISO 27001.
Advise on data protection and digital governance: Help teams handle data correctly, use digital tools safely, and apply rules in a practical way.
Support responsible use of AI and digital innovation: Guide teams on risks and opportunities and help develop simple frameworks for safe AI use.
Build awareness and support teams: Provide guidance, onboarding, and training to make security and governance part of everyday work.
How you work
You are the main contact for security and governance topics.
You act as a trusted advisor, not a gatekeeper.
You balance clear standards with practical solutions.
You help teams move forward safely and confidently.
Focus of the role
~60% Information security and ISMS.
~20% Data protection and digital governance.
~20% AI governance and innovation support.
Where appropriate and reasonable, the position holder is willing to perform tasks outside the scope of the job description.
Emanating from GIZ’s role in enhancing and promoting the efficiency and competency of its political partners and entities and their respective employees, and in view of GIZ’s aim at maintaining and encouraging the stability of employment at its political partners and entities, this position will not be available to any official employee currently working at any of GIZ’s political partners, governmental ministry, department or entity, including any official employees who are on unpaid leave.
GIZ is committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, gender or religion, and without discrimination of persons with disabilities. Remuneration will be in accordance with the candidate's qualifications, experience, as well as the scope of responsibility of the job announced and in line with local standards.
GIZ would like to increase the proportion of employees with disability. Applications from persons with disabilities are most welcome.
GIZ will send feedback only to the candidates that are shortlisted and interviewed.
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