Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C+ (Plus) or its approved equivalent from a recognized institution;
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; and
Proficiency in computer applications.

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C+ (Plus) or its approved equivalent from a recognized institution;
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; and
Proficiency in computer applications.

Specific duties and responsibilities will involve:

Conduct inspections and periodical audits of the processes and systems of the data controllers and data processors;
Prepare draft guidelines and carrying out data protection impact assessments;
Prepare inspection and compliance reports;
Review evidence submitted by data controllers and data processors relating to information; privacy and security safeguards for cross-border data transfers;
Receive and process notifications of data breaches from Data Controllers and Data Processors;
Receive complaints on infringement of the rights under the Data Protection Act;
Conduct investigations on complaints made by data subjects or third party;
Identify systemic issues and recommend remedial measures and proactive action;
Receiving and reviewing applications for registration;
Drafting registration and certification strategies, policies, processes and procedures;
Updating of the register of Data Controllers and Data Processors;
Drafting enforcement notices;
Serving enforcement notices;
Drafting requests for obtaining warrant from the court to enter and search premises;
Drafting penalty notices;
Establish and Maintain up to date complaints database;
Prepare complaints investigation reports; and
Perform any other duties assigned by the Supervisor.

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Data Protection Officer II