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

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

Job Description

An officer at this level will be deployed to regions and work under the supervision of a senior officer.

Terms and Conditions of Services

Basic salary: 87,137 – 134,289 PM

House Allowance: As per the region deployed

Commuter Allowance: 8,000 PM

Leave Allowance: 20,000 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, an officer must have;

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

Three (3) years’ experience in a relevant field;

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;

Membership with relevant professional body;

Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and

Proficiency in computer

Experience in data protection is an added advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities

Specific duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

Participating in the oversight of data processing operations and verification on whether processing of data is in accordance with the law

Receive complaints on infringement of the rights under the Data Protection Act;

Initiate development of guidelines and carrying out data protection impact assessments;

Conduct investigations on complaints made by data

subjects or third party;

Initiate advice to data controllers and data processors on mitigation of risks identified through data protection impact assessment;

Prepare summons to witness for the purposes of investigations and Initiate investigations;

Maintain up to date complaints database;

Preparing, collecting and analyzing data, implementation, monitoring, evaluating and reporting on Performance Contract;

Prepare periodic reports on the status of complaints;

Oversee administrative activities and supervise staff in respective regions as per the Office’s policies; and

Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Principal Data Protection Officer.

Skills and Competence

The following core competencies and skills will be required

Supervisory Skills

Technical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving skills

Report writing skills

Creativity and Innovativeness

Interpersonal skills

Grade: ODPC 5

No Sought: 5

Advert Ref: V/NO 41/2022

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 Senior Data Protection Officer Regional Offices Jobs in Kenya

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