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DATA PROTECTION OFFICER II – COMPLAINTS AND INVESTIGATION, ODPC 7, TWO (2) POSTS – V/NO. 25/2022

 This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under supervision of a senior officer.

Terms and Conditions of Service

  • Basic Salary 62,339 – 78,725 PM
  • House Allowance 16,500 PM
  • Commuter Allowance 4,000 PM
  • Leave Allowance 15,000 PA
  • Annual Leave 30 working days per Financial Year
  • Medical Cover and other allowances As provided by the ODPC
  • Terms of Service Permanent and pensionable

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, an Officer must have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Law, Information Communication Technology, Computer Science, Informatics or an equivalent from a recognized and accredited institution;
  • Proficiency in computer applications

Responsibilities

Specific duties and responsibilities will entail:

  • Receive complaints on infringement of the rights under the Data Protection Act;
  • Conduct investigations on complaints made by data subjects or third party;
  • Identify systemic issues and recommend remedial measures and proactive action;
  • Establish and Maintain up to date complaints database;
  • Prepare complaints investigation reports; and
  • Any other duties assigned by the Supervisor

Core Competencies

The following core competencies and skills will be required

  • Leadership skills;
  • Management skills;
  • Presentation skills;
  • Communications and Negotiation skills;
  • Resource mobilization and management capabilities;
  • Analytical skills;
  • Decision making capabilities;
  • People and Knowledge management;
  • Creativity and innovativeness

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates are hereby invited to submit their applications indicating the vacancy number (Vacancy No. 1/2022) through email address: vacancies@odpc.go.ke or hand delivery or post to the address below, on or before 21st February, 2022 at 1700 HRs enclosing a detailed CV with full details on education background, professional qualifications and relevant experience together with copies of testimonials, academic certificates and National identity card.

The Data Commissioner,

Office of Data Protection Commissioner, CA Centre, Waiyaki Way,

P.O. Box 30920-00100.

NAIROBI.