Data Protection Officer at Food For Education

About the Role

The Data Protection Officer (DPO) will be responsible for ensuring the organization complies with the Data Protection Act, 2019, and any other applicable data protection laws and regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The DPO will be managing and overseeing all data protection-related matters within the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake periodic audits to ensure compliance with Data protection laws.
• Develop and implement data protection policies, procedures, and guidelines in line with the Data Protection Act, and any other applicable laws.
• Conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments to assess the privacy risks of new projects and technologies.
• Advise on data protection compliance across all departments within the organization.
• Provide training and awareness programs to employees on data protection best practices.
• Handle data subject access requests and other data protection-related requests.
• Monitor and respond to data breaches and security incidents.
• Ensure registration is up to date, and liaise with relevant authorities on data protection matters.
• Manage any queries from the Office of the Data Protection Commission relating to data protection for the organisation.
• Advise the organisation of any changes in data protection legislation and the impact those changes may have on the organisation.
• Generally manage organizational risks on data handling.

Qualifications and experience

• A Degree in Law and any other relevant degree
• Certification as a Data Protection Officer
• 3 years experience as a Data Protection Officer or a similar position. 
• Strong understanding of data protection laws and regulations.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.