Job Purpose

Key Accountabilities

• Carry out activities to monitor compliance and report on the observance of the right to privacy of a person and of personal data.
• Provide guidance to audited entities on closing gaps and embedding privacy-by-design principles.
• Contribute to compliance clinics, awareness and capacity building sessions.
• Participate in investigations, on‑site inspections and evidence‑gathering activities to ensure proportionate regulatory action.
• Represent PDPO at sector working groups, and standard-setting forums and gather input to refine PDPO’s audit and inspection manual.
• Perform any other responsibilities as may be assigned

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Bachelor of Information Technology, Computer Science degree or related area from a recognized university is required;
• CISA or CISM is a requirement;
• An internationally recognized Data Protection and Privacy certification is an added advantage.

Experience

Technical Competencies

• Knowledgeable about Cyber and Data Protection and Privacy laws;
• Familiarity with audit management tools and data analytics techniques; and
• Working understanding of Information Security controls

Behavioural Competencies

• Able to prioritize and co-ordinate work streams/projects to drive delivery of tasks.
• A resilient team player with a ‘can do’ attitude, who is willing to take responsibility leading and working with others to create breakthrough solutions to complex problems.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written).

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