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Data Protection Officer

4 months ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Office of the Data Protection Commissioner Full time

The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (Irish: An Coimisinir Cosanta Sonra) (DPC), also known as Data Protection Commission, is the independent national authority responsible for upholding the EU fundamental right of individuals to data privacy through the enforcement and monitoring of compliance with data protection legislation in Ireland.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have;

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C+ (Plus) or its approved equivalent from a recognized institution;
Bachelor's degree in Law, Information Communication Technology or their equivalent from a recognized and accredited institution;
Proficiency in computer applications;

Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

Receiving and reviewing applications for registration;
Drafting registration and certification strategies, policies, processes and procedures;
Updating of the register of Data Controllers and Data Processors;
Issuance of certificate of registration to data controllers and data processors;
Any other duties assigned by the Supervisor.

Skills and Competence
The following core competencies and skills will be required

Analytical skills;
Interpersonal;
Communication skills;
Creativity and Innovativeness;
Problem solving skills;
Risk management skills;
Continuous learning skills.