Data Protection Officer at Rafiki Microfinance Bank

Purpose of the Job: 

To ensure overall compliance with laws, regulatory, ethical and integrity standards related to Data Governance. 

Reports to: Head of Legal and Company Secretary 

Job Description 

• Advising and monitoring data protection requirements, and escalating matters as appropriate, to the Head of Legal and Company Secretary; 
• Designing and assisting with the implementation and compliance of the privacy program, including policies, standards and procedures, tools, monitoring, metrics and reporting;  
• Acting as a point of contact with the local privacy regulators and co-operating with the regulators and any other relevant authority on matters relating to privacy and regulatory reporting. 
• Advising and training Senior Management and staff on data processing requirements provided under the law and facilitating capacity building and training to staff involved in data processing operations; 
• Promoting privacy by design working with local Product, Function and technology teams, reviewing and advising on data protection impact assessments, where necessary; developing an understanding of data processing activities, data flows and associated privacy risks. 

 Knowledge; Skills and Experience required for this Role  

• Bachelor’s degree in Law or any other related field 
• 3-4 years’ experience in a Data protection role 
• Interpersonal skills 
• Organization and planning skill 
• Organizing and planning skills 
• A sound understanding of regulations affecting financial institutions  
• Ability to think strategically  
• Ability to understand and interpret financial information and principles  
• Expertise of Compliance laws, rules, regulations, risks and typologies; 
• Excellent written, verbal and analytical skills 
• Must be a self-starter, flexible, innovative and adaptive; 
• Highly motivated, strong attention to detail, team oriented, organized 
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to articulate complex problems and solutions through concise and clear messaging.