Assistant Data Commissioner -Registration at Office of the Data Protection Commissioner

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; and
• Problem solving skills.