Office of the Data Protection Commissioner Data Protection Officer Regional Offices Jobs in Kenya

Office of the Data Protection Commissioner Data Protection Officer Regional Offices Jobs in Kenya

Job Description

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under supervision of a senior officer.

Terms and Conditions of Service

Basic Salary: Kshs. 62,339 - 78,725 PM

House Allowance: as per the region deployed

Commuter Allowance: Kshs. 4,000 PM

Leave Allowance: Kshs. 15,000 PA

Annual Leave: 30 working days PA

Medical Cover and other allowances As provided by the ODPC

Terms of Service: Permanent and pensionable

Job Specification

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C+ (Plus) or its approved equivalent from a recognized institution;

Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Law, information communication technology, computer science, informatics or an equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution; and

Proficiency in computer applications.

Duties and Responsibilities

Specific duties and responsibilities will involve:

Conduct inspections and periodical audits of the processes and systems of the data controllers and data processors;

Prepare draft guidelines and carrying out data protection impact assessments;

Prepare inspection and compliance reports;

Review evidence submitted by data controllers and data processors relating to information; privacy and security safeguards for cross-border data transfers;

Receive and process notifications of data breaches from Data Controllers and Data Processors;

Receive complaints on infringement of the rights

under the Data Protection Act;

Conduct investigations on complaints made by data subjects or third party;

Identify systemic issues and recommend remedial measures and proactive action;

Receiving and reviewing applications for registration;

Drafting registration and certification strategies, policies, processes and procedures;

Updating of the register of Data Controllers and Data Processors;

Drafting enforcement notices;

Serving enforcement notices;

Drafting requests for obtaining warrant from the court to enter and search premises;

Drafting penalty notices;

Establish and Maintain up to date complaints database;

Prepare complaints investigation reports; and

Performance any other duties assigned by the Supervisor.

Skills and Competence

Analytical skills

Interpersonal

Communication skills;

Creativity and Innovativeness

Problem solving skills;

Risk management skills;

Continuous learning skills.

Grade: ODPC 7

No Sought: 6

Advert Ref: V/NO 45/2022

Recruitment: ODPC October 2022

Closing Date: 26th October 2022

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see:
Office of the Data Protection Commissioner Data Protection Officer Regional Offices Jobs in Kenya

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