Office of the Data Protection Commissioner Assistant Data Commissioner Registration Jobs in Kenya

Office of the Data Protection Commissioner Assistant Data Commissioner Registration Jobs in Kenya

Job Description

An officer at this level will be deployed to head the Registration Division and spearhead the registration of the Data Controllers and Data Processors.

The officer will be responsible to the Deputy Data Commissioner, Data Protection Compliance.

Terms and Conditions

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 any of the following fields: Information communication technology, Computer Science, Informatics or an equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution;

Master’s degree in any of the following fields: Information technology, computer science, information systems, informatics, data security, Project Management, Monitoring & Evaluation, Public Policy, Public Administration, Business 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;
Certificate in Management Course from a recognized Institution;

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

Proficiency in computer applications;

Experience in Software Development is an

added advantage; and

Experience in data protection is an added advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities

Specific duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

Coordinating the registration and certification of data processors and data controllers;

Develop, review and implement registration and certification strategies, policies and procedures;

Ensuring establishment and maintenance of up-to-date register of data controllers and data processors;

Ensuring issuance of certificate of registration to data controllers and data processors;

Reviewing and verifying the registration applications;

Participating in establishing criteria for cross-border data transfers

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

Publishing the list of registered Data Controllers and Data Processors; and

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

Skills and Competence

Ability to leverage on technology in delivery of results;

Presentation skills;

Negotiation skills;

Policy and programme implementation skills;

Oral and written communication skills;

Attention to detail

Tactical skills

Problem solving skills.

Grade: ODPC 3

No Sought: 1

Advert Ref: V/NO. 34/2022

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 Registration Jobs in Kenya

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