Job Title: Data Protection & Privacy Officer
Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Job Schedule: Full time
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
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- 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
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Deadline: May 12, 2023
Job Features
Job Category | Banking / Insurance |