Job Title: ASSISTANT DATA COMMISSIONER - REGISTRATION
- Job Description: An officer at this level will be deployed to head the Registration Division and spearhead the registration of the Data Controllers and Data Processors.
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The officer will be responsible to the Deputy Data Commissioner, Data Protection Compliance.
Terms and Conditions
- Basic salary Kshs.183,570 - 248,014 PM
- House Allowance Kshs. 50,000 PM
- Commuter Allowance Kshs. 16,000 PM
- Leave Allowance Kshs. 20,000 PA
- Annual Leave 30 working days PA
- Medical Cover and other allowances As provided by the ODPC
- Terms of service Permanent and pensionable
- Job Specification: Requirements for Appointment
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For appointment to this grade, an officer must have;
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KSCE) minimum mean grade C+ (plus) or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
- Six (6) years’ experience in a related field, three (3) of which must be in a managerial position;
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Information communication technology, Computer Science, Informatics or an equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution;
- Master’s degree in any of the following fields: Information technology, computer science, information systems, informatics, data security, Project Management, Monitoring & Evaluation, Public Policy, Public Administration, Business Administration or its equivalent from a recognized and accredited institution will be an added advantage;
- Either of the following ICT Certificates from a reputable institution will be an added advantage; Certified Information Systems Auditor, Certified Information Security Manager, Cyber Security or Certified Data Privacy Solutions, Certificate in Systems Audit
- Membership with relevant professional body;
- Certificate in Management Course from a recognized Institution;
- Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
- Proficiency in computer applications;
- Experience in Software Development is an added advantage; and
- Experience in data protection is an added advantage.
Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:
- Coordinating the registration and certification of data processors and data controllers;
- Develop, review and implement registration and certification strategies, policies and procedures;
- Ensuring establishment and maintenance of up-to-date register of data controllers and data processors;
- Ensuring issuance of certificate of registration to data controllers and data processors;
- Reviewing and verifying the registration applications;
- Participating in establishing criteria for cross-border data transfers
- Reviewing evidence submitted by data controllers and data processors relating to information privacy and security safeguards for cross-border data transfers;
- Publishing the list of registered Data Controllers and Data Processors; and
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Deputy Data Commissioner, Compliance.
Skills and Competence
- Ability to leverage on technology in delivery of results;
- Presentation skills;
- Negotiation skills;
- Policy and programme implementation skills;
- Oral and written communication skills;
- Attention to detail;
- Tactical skills; and
- Problem solving skills.
- Grade: ODPC 3
- No Sought: 1
- Advert Ref: V/NO. 34/2022
- Recruiment:ODPC OCTOBER 2022
- Close Date: 26/10/2022
- Before applying for a job, please ensure to populate your Educational qualification, professional qualification, Work history and experience as well as your membership to professional bodies.