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

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

Job Description

An officer at this level will be deployed to head a Regional Office.

The Officer will implement registration & certification, complaints & investigation strategies, policies, processes and procedures in accordance with Personal Data Protection Laws.

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

Terms and Conditions of Services

Basic Salary: Kshs. 128,684 - 197,676 PM

House Allowance: as per the region deployed

Commuter Allowance: Kshs. 14,000 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;
Five (5) 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;

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

Membership with relevant professional body;
Certificate in a Management course from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;

Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

Proficiency in computer

Experience in data protection is an added advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities

Specific duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

Preparing thresholds for mandatory registration of data controllers and data processors as per Data Protection Laws;

Issuance of certificate of registration to data controllers and

data processors

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;

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;

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;

Enforcing penalties for non-compliance by data processors and data controllers;

Issuance of enforcement and penalty notices;

Initiate development and implementation of inspection and compliance work plans, policies, regulations, guidelines and strategies to support the Office’s activities;

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

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

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 4

No Sought: 8

Advert Ref: V/NO 40/2022

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 Principal Data Protection Officer Regional Offices Jobs in Kenya

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