• Application Deadline: Fri, 4 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Data Protection Officer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 3 - 5 years


• Location Abuja


• Job Field Data Science / Research 
  

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact within the organization for members of staff, regulators, and any relevant public bodies on issues related to data protection


• Ensure the company’s policy is in accordance with General Data


• Protection Regulation (GDPR) and codes of practice


• Evaluate the existing data protection framework and identify areas of non or partial compliance and rectify any issues


• Devise training plans and provide data protection advice and support for members of staff


• Inform and advise the Data Controller or Data Processor on all matters related to data protection


• Promote a culture of data protection compliance across all units of the organization Daily and Monthly Responsibilities


• Provide expert advice and educate employees on important data compliance requirements


• Draft new and amend existing internal data protection policies, guidelines, and procedures, in consultation with key stakeholders


• Hold training with staff members across different business units who are involved in data handling or processing.


• Proactively conduct audits to ensure compliance and address potential issues


• Maintain records of all data processing activities carried out by the company


• Serve as the point of contact between the company and the data protection authorities

Job Skills / Experience

• Certified Data Protection Officer / CISSP / CISM


• Knowledge on ISO 27001/ISO 22301 (lead auditor/implementer), PCI-DSS and PA-DSS is an important element


• Relevant Security Experience, at least 5 years in Data Protection field.


• Experience of Managing Projects Proven track record of achieving results and managing teams.


• Constructively manage all stakeholders and break barriers


• Ability to build and lead effective and successful teams


• Analytical thinker combined with skills of thinking outside the box


• Ability to effectively use technology to leapfrog the competition


• Withstanding pressure without it having effect on efficiency or quality


• Open to change and ability to create and drive change


• Ability to deal with ambiguity and a changing environment


• Strong analytical and diagnostic skill


• Ideal candidate must reside in Abuja or willingto relocate