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JOB TITLE: Data Protection Officer
JOB LOCATION: Ikeja, Lagos
Job type: Contracted
Level: Mid level
JOB DETAILS:
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Inform and advise the organization, Management, employees and third-party processors of their obligations under the NDPR.
- Monitor compliance with the NDPR and with the organization’s own data protection objectives.
- Assign responsibilities, raise awareness and train members of staff involved in processing operations.
- Advice on data protection impact assessment and monitor its performance.
- Liaise with NITDA and/or the DPCO on data protection matters.
- Evaluate the existing data protection framework and identify areas of non or partial compliance and rectify any issues.
- Maintain records of all data processing activities carried out by the organization.
- Draft new and amend existing internal data protection policies, guidelines, and procedures, in consultation with key stakeholders.
- Carry out such other responsibilities as assigned accordingly.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law or equivalent
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related writing and presentation software
Skills and Qualifications:
- Minimum of three years’ experience working in data protection compliance or a related field
- Expertise in The Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) and NITDA Act 2007.
- Knowledge of and understanding of Data Security
- Experience within a legal, audit and/or risk function department
- Strong project management skills
- Ability to work well under pressure and manage sensitive and confidential information
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong attention to detail
- Great interpersonal skills and ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
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Job Features
Job Category | Data Management |