Senior Data Protection Officer -Regional Offices 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 (KCSE) minimum mean grade C+ (Plus) or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Three (3) 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;
• Membership with relevant professional body;
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
• Proficiency in computer
• Experience in data protection is an added advantage.

 Duties and Responsibilities

Specific duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Participating in the oversight of data processing operations and verification on whether processing of data is in accordance with the law
• Receive complaints on infringement of the rights under the Data Protection Act;
• Initiate development of guidelines and carrying out data protection impact assessments;
• Conduct investigations on complaints made by data subjects or third party;
• Initiate advice to data controllers and data processors on mitigation of risks identified through data protection impact assessment;
• Prepare summons to witness for the purposes of investigations and Initiate investigations;
• Maintain up to date complaints database;
• Preparing, collecting and analyzing data, implementation, monitoring, evaluating and reporting on Performance Contract;
• Prepare periodic reports on the status of complaints;
• Oversee administrative activities and supervise staff in respective regions as per the Office’s policies; and
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Principal Data Protection Officer.

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.