The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner is an office established by section 5 (i) of the Data Protection Act, 2019. It is designated as a State Office in accordance with Article 260 (q) of the Constitution.
Pursuant to the
provisions of Section 6(2) of the Data Protection Act, the Public Service
Commission seeks to nominate persons to be considered for appointment to the
post of Data Commissioner.
The Commission hereby invites applications from suitably qualified Kenyans who may wish to be considered for nomination.
DATA COMMISSIONER – ONE
(1) POST
Qualifications
For appointment to this
grade, a candidate must:
- hold
a degree in any of the following fields from a university recognized in
Kenya:-
- Data
Science;
- Law;
- Information
Technology or
- any
other related field;
- hold
a Masters Degree;
- have
knowledge and relevant experience of not less than ten (10) years; and
- meet
the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution
Duties and Responsibilities
The Functions of the
Office of the Data Commissioner are provided in Section 8(1) of the Data
Protection Act and shall include:
- overseeing
implementation of and being responsible for enforcement of the Data
Protection Act; - establishing
and maintaining a register of data controllers and data processors;
- exercising
oversight on data processing operations and verify whether the processing
of data is done in accordance with this Act;
- promoting
self-regulation among data controllers and data processors;
- conducting
assessment for the purpose of ascertaining whether information is
processed according to the provisions of the Act or any other relevant law;
- receiving
and investigating any complaint by any person on infringements of the
rights under the Act;
- taking
such measures as may be necessary to bring the provisions of the Act to
the knowledge of the general public;
- carrying
out inspections of public and private entities with a view to evaluating
the processing of personal data;
- promoting
international cooperation in matters relating to data protection and
ensure country’s compliance on data protection obligations under
international conventions and agreements;
- undertaking
research on developments in data processing of personal data and ensuring
that there is no significant risk or adverse effect of any developments on
the privacy of individuals; and
- performing
such other functions as may be prescribed by any other law or as necessary
for the promotion of object of the Act.
TERMS OF SERVICE
- The
Data Commissioner shall be appointed for a single term of six (6) years
and shall not be eligible for a re-appointment.
REMUNERATION
- The
Data Commissioner shall be paid a monthly gross remuneration package of
Kshs.621,500.00 per month fixed for the term of office.
- Medical
and other benefits are as provided in the Gazette Notice No. 6516 of 7th
July, 2017.
INTERESTED APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO NOTE:
- The
names of shortlisted candidates shall be published on the Commission’s
website;
- Shortlisted
candidates will be required to present originals of the following
documents during the interviews;
- National
Identity Card;
- Academic
and Professional Certificates and transcripts;
- Any
other supporting documents and testimonials; and
- Clearances
from the following bodies:
- Kenya
Revenue Authority;
- Ethics
and Anti-Corruption Commission;
- Higher
Education Loans Board;
- Any
of the Registered Credit Reference Bureaus;
- Directorate
of Criminal Investigations (Police Clearance Certificate); and
- Recommendations
from relevant professional bodies and associations (where applicable).
How To Apply
- Candidates
may submit manual (hard copy) or electronic (online) applications.
- All
applications should be submitted together with detailed curriculum vitae,
a copy of ID/Passport, copies of academic certificates, testimonials and
any other relevant supporting documents.
- Manual
applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked:
- “Application
for the position of Data Commissioner” and delivered to:
THE SECRETARY/CEO
Public Service Commission
4th Floor, Commission House
Off Harambee Avenue
P.O Box 30095-00100
NAIROBI.
Online applications may
be submitted via email to datacommissioner2020@publicservice.go.ke
All applications should
reach the Public Service Commission on or before 8th September, 2020 latest by 5.00
p.m. (East African Time)
NB. The earlier advert
of 25th March, 2020 stands cancelled.