Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, October 05, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
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.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: High School

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