Principal Data Protection Officer -Regional Offices
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;
- Five
(5) 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;
- Master’s
degree in information technology, computer science, information systems,
informatics, law, data security, Project Management, Monitoring &
Evaluation, Public Policy, Public Administration, or its equivalent from a
recognized and accredited institution will be an added advantage;
- Membership
with relevant professional body;
- Certificate
in a Management course from a recognized institution will be an added
advantage;
- 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:
- Preparing
thresholds for mandatory registration of data controllers and data
processors as per Data Protection Laws;
- Issuance
of certificate of registration to data controllers and data processors
- Establish
and Maintain a register of Complaints in line with Data Protection Laws;
- Admit
and Screen complaints in accordance with Data Protection Laws;
- Undertake
complaints investigation;
- Establish
and Maintain a register of Complaints in line with Data Protection Laws;
- Admit
and Screen complaints in accordance with Data Protection Laws;
- Undertake
complaints investigation;
- Undertake
inspections to ascertain compliance with Data Protection Laws;
- Conduct
periodic audits of the process and systems of Data Controllers and Data
Processors to ensure Compliance;
- Enforcing
penalties for non-compliance by data processors and data controllers;
- Issuance
of enforcement and penalty notices;
- Initiate
development and implementation of inspection and compliance work plans,
policies, regulations, guidelines and strategies to support the Office’s
activities;
- Oversee
administrative activities and supervise staff in respective regions as per
the Office’s policies.
- Perform
any other duties as may be assigned by the Deputy Data Commissioner,
Compliance.
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.
How to Apply
