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ABOUT DALBERG
We are a global group working to build a more sustainable planet and inclusive societies where all people can thrive. As a diverse, purpose-driven community of professionals, it works in collaboration with local communities and global networks to create bold and equitable solutions and develop the next generation of impact leaders. Dalberg brings together strategy and management consulting, equity-centered community design, data, research, implementation, and communications to achieve its mission of solving the most pressing challenges of our time through systemic change. We are from everywhere, at home anywhere - an African and American company as much as an Asian, Latin American, Middle Eastern, and European one.
Dalberg is a place where a diverse mix of talented individuals are able to practice transparency and openness while maintaining independence of thought – whether it’s how you identify, where you come from, the languages you speak, the person you love, or the way you worship. Dalberg is a home where people feel safe, understood, nurtured, and encouraged to grow.
As a team of 600+ people from 55 countries, speaking over 90 languages collectively, with 49%+ female leadership team, Dalberg places diversity, equity and inclusion principles at the heart of our organization and the work we do alongside our clients, partners and communities.
Established in 2001 by experienced private sector consultants, Dalberg operates from 25+ worldwide locations. For more information, please visit Dalberg.
ABOUT OUR CLIENTS
Our clients come to us with some of the most difficult global problems, seeking solutions where the obvious ones have failed. We are entrepreneurs and innovators, designers and creative problem solvers, thinkers, and doers who supply new ideas, drawing from a deep base of knowledge that cuts across sectors and geographies and is growing every day. We partner with and serve communities, governments, and companies throughout the world. Some of our recent clients include foundations such as the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, corporations such as Pepsi and Vodafone, multilateral institutions such as the World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank, UN Agencies such as UNICEF and the UNEP, and government agencies such as USAID and FCDO.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Work to ensure the organization’s overall compliance with global and regional information security and data privacy regulations, including – but not limited to - GDPR, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and India’s Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act. Act as the Data Protection Officer (DPO) and Consent Manager, driving the implementation of robust security and privacy practices across global operations to safeguard personal and sensitive data and maintain regulatory adherence.
WHAT YOU WILL DO AND HOW YOU WILL GROW
Security framework and policy management
- Develop and manage an Internal Controls framework for IT Governance.
- Create operational processes, procedures, standards, and guidelines.
- Maintain the firm's ISMS policy/procedure documents.
- Ensure an up-to-date repository of documents on SharePoint.
Audit facilitation and compliance enforcement
- Engage with auditors, compliance teams, and regional office representatives.
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to close audit findings promptly.
- Overseeing an organisation's compliance with data protection laws—especially the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- Assist in enforcing security policies and procedures across the organisation.
- Work with IT and operational teams to ensure compliance.
Support and implement IT GRC initiatives
- Support and implement global IT GRC initiatives.
- Collaborate with program leadership to align with common objectives.
- Develop and enhance the organisation’s information security, governance, risk, and compliance strategy.
- Understand structured and unstructured data types.
Cloud Security and Vulnerability Assessment
Infosec awareness program
Security process automation
Business impact assessment (BIA)
- Conduct annual BIA exercises to ensure business continuity.
- Identify critical SaaS based business applications and their Recovery Time Objectives (RTO) and Recovery Point Objectives (RPO).
- Conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs): advising on necessity, scope, and mitigation strategies.
Industry best practices and legal monitoring
- Stay current with the industry's best practices.
- Monitor legal and regulatory developments.
Stakeholder engagement
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure alignment of risk management objectives and regulatory requirements.
- Communicate complex compliance and risk issues in a clear, actionable manner, enabling stakeholders to make informed decisions and support organisational governance goals.
ABOUT YOU
Educational qualifications:
- A bachelor's degree in IT, cyber security, or a related field is required.
- CISA, CISSP, CISM, or other ISMS/information security certifications are preferred.
Work Experience:
- Minimum of 4 years of proven experience in cybersecurity, GRC, information security, or ISMS implementation/sustenance roles.
Key Skills:
- In-depth knowledge of ISO27001 standards, DPDP Act, GDPR and NIST frameworks and control requirements
- Experience in InfoSec compliance reviews and gap assessments.
- Prior experience with internal/external audits related to ISMS or IT General Controls (ITGC).
- Knowledge of security-related technologies such as IDAM, PAM, Patch Management tools, Encryption, DLP, Antivirus, and Firewalls.
- Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, including Cloud and M365 environments.
- Understanding of Data Privacy/GDPR concepts and controls (preferred).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including proficiency with PPT.
- Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical individuals at any level.
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Experience in dealing with all levels of management across teams and regions and managing conflicts.
- Strong influencing skills to drive compliance and security initiatives.
What we offer:
- A highly collaborative and entrepreneurial organization that provides the platform to make an impact on day one
- A uniquely talented, diverse, passionate and fun team
- A culture supportive of employee work/life balance
- A deep commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism in our culture, beliefs, systems, and processes
- Competitive benefits and career development opportunities
JOIN OUR TEAM
Our current opportunities for this role are in Mumbai, New Delhi, Mexico city or Johannesburg locations. You must have authorization to work in the country to which you are applying.
We would love to see your resume, cover letter, and portfolio of relevant past work.
Please submit your application at our Career Centre by 11:59PM EST on 13th July 2026.
During the same recruitment period, please only apply to one position at Dalberg. This position should be the role best suited to your current professional experience and to your first preference location. You will have the opportunity to rank your next 2 location preferences within your application, in case there are openings in other offices.
Candidate applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Candidates selected for interviews will be invited for a number of interviews to test analytical and conceptual thinking skills through case questions, and to discuss interests and experience. A candidate’s specific title and level of entry will be assessed during the interview process.
Dalberg values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. Qualified and interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion, background, or ethnic affiliation are encouraged to apply for the vacancy.
We have also pledged to three commitments for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) across the firm:
- COMMITMENT 1: We commit to publishing internal Dalberg DEI reports annually, to hold ourselves accountable, report on progress and share lessons from our regional DEI plans.
- COMMITMENT 2: We commit to delivering regular training for all staff (including leadership) on how to engender inclusive workplaces and mitigate unconscious bias.
- COMMITMENT 3: We commit to addressing imbalances in how power and privilege are formally distributed and informally exercised across the firm.
Owing to the large number of applications we receive; unfortunately, only successful candidates will be contacted.
