Office of the Data Protection Commissioner Assistant Data Commissioner Inspection and Compliance Jobs in Kenya

Office of the Data Protection Commissioner Assistant Data Commissioner Inspection and Compliance Jobs in Kenya

Job Description

The officer will be deployed to head the Inspection and Compliance Division and will be responsible for implementation of Inspection and Compliance guidelines.

The Officer will report to the Deputy Data Commissioner, Data Protection Compliance.

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 (KSCE) 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 Law, information technology, computer science, information systems, management information systems, informatics, law, data security or its equivalent from a recognized and accredited institution;

Master’s degree in Law, information technology, computer science, information systems, informatics, Project Management, Monitoring & Evaluation, Public Policy, law, Data Security, Public Administration, or its equivalent from a recognized and accredited institution will be an added advantage;

Either of the following ICT Certificates from a reputable institution will be an added advantage; Certified Information Systems Auditor, Certified Information Security Manager, Cyber Security or Certified Data Privacy Solutions, Certificate in Systems Audit

Membership with relevant professional body in good standing;

Certificate in Management Course from a recognized Institution;

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

Proficiency in computer applications; and

Experience in data protection is an added advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities

Specific duties and responsibilities at this level will

entail:

Develop and review of policies, procedures and guidelines to inform Inspection of Data Controllers and Data Processors;

Develop, review and implement compliance certification guidelines in accordance with the Data Protection Laws;

Undertake inspections to ascertain compliance with Data Protection Laws;

Conduct periodic audits of the process and systems of Data Controllers and Data Processors to ensure Compliance;

Review Data Protection Impact Assessment Reports in accordance with Section 31 of the Data Protection Act, 2019;

Oversee Inspections of Data Controllers and Data Processors on processing of personal data;

Review requests for transfer of personal data outside the country and establish safeguards in accordance with the Data Protection Laws;

Administer fines to be imposed for failure to comply with the Data Protection Laws; and

Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Deputy Data Commissioner, Data Protection Compliance;

Skills and Competence

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. 35/2022

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 Inspection and Compliance Jobs in Kenya

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