Requirements for Appointment
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.
Duties and Responsibilities
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.
Skills and Competence
- Analytical skills
- Interpersonal
- Communication skills;
- Creativity and Innovativeness
- Problem solving skills;
- Risk management skills;
- Continuous learning skills
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