Office of the Data Protection Commissioner Assistant Data Commissioner Complaints and Investigations Jobs in Kenya

Office of the Data Protection Commissioner Assistant Data Commissioner Complaints and Investigations Jobs in Kenya

Job Description

An officer at this level will be deployed to head a Complaints and Investigations Division to develop, review and implement complaints and investigations strategies.

The officer will be responsible to the Deputy Data Commissioner, Complaints, Investigations and Enforcement.

Terms and Conditions of Services

Basic Salary: Kshs .183,570 - 248,014 PM

House Allowance: Kshs. 50,000 PM

Commuter Allowance: Kshs. 16,000 PM

Leave Allowance: Kshs. 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;

Six (6) years’ experience in a related field, three (3) of which must be in a managerial position;

Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Computer Science, Information Communications and Technology, Data Science, Information Security and Forensics, Law or an equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution;

Master’s Degree in, Computer Science, Information Technology Data Science, Business Administration, Public Policy, Public Administration, Information Security and Forensics, Law, or an equivalent qualifications from a recognized and accredited institution will be an added advantage;

ICT Certificates from a reputable institution in any of the following: Certified Information Systems Auditor, Certified Information Security Manager, Cyber Security or Certified Data Privacy Solutions.

Membership with relevant professional body;
Certificate in Management Course from a recognized Institution;

Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance; and

Experience in data protection is an

added advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities

Specific duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -

Establish and Maintain a register of Complaints in line with Data Protection Laws;

Admit and Screen complaints in accordance with Data Protection Laws;

Undertake complaints investigation;

Prepare briefs on summons to be issued to witnesses for the purposes of investigations;

Prepare briefs on summons to be issued to persons to provide explanations, information and assistance;

Draft policies, strategies and guidelines on handling of complaints and investigations;

Draft guidelines on implementation of Alternative Dispute Resolution mechanisms;

Design mechanisms for formal hearing and inquiries

Prepare reports on complaints, investigations and ADR

Any other duties assigned by the Deputy Data Commissioner, Investigations and Enforcement;

Core Competencies

The following core competencies and skills will be required;

Leadership skills;

Management skills;

Presentation skills;

Communications and Negotiation skills;

Resource mobilization and management capabilities;

Analytical skills;

Decision making capabilities;

People and Knowledge management;

Creativity and innovativeness.

Grade: ODPC 3

No Sought: 1

Advert Ref: V/NO 37/2022

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 Assistant Data Commissioner Complaints and Investigations Jobs in Kenya

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