Supervisor – Data Governance (Data Protection) at Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

Job Summary

The jobholder shall be responsible for implementation of data governance strategies in alignment with laws (e.g. Data Protection 2019) and internal policies.

Duties and responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate Data Protection initiatives.
• Support the Assistant Manager in implementing data protection strategies.
• Conduct data protection assessments and audits, monitor and report on implementation of recommendations
• Develop risk mitigation strategies to address data protection issues.
• Review third party data requests to ensure personal data protection
• Carry out personal data incident response and breach reporting.
• Participate in data protection awareness and training programs.
• Participate in development and implementation of data protection policies and standards.
• Carry out DPIAs (Data Protection Impact Assessments)
• Maintain up-to-date data protection documentation and records.

Person specifications

For appointment to this job, the candidate must have:

• A Bachelors degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Commerce, Statistics, Economics, Communications or a related field from a recognized university.
• Membership to a relevant professional body.
• Minimum of 3 years work experience in a similar role.