Job Description

Job Description/Requirements

REPUBLIC OF KENYA
OFFICE OF THE DATA PROTECTION COMMISSIONER

Our Vision
“To enhance trust and build transparency of Personal Data protection in Kenya”

Our Mission
“Protect Personal Data in Kenya through compliance, enforcement, public awareness and institutional capacity development”

VACANCIES IN THE OFFICE OF DATA PROTECTION COMMISSIONER (ODPC)

29. Data Protection Officer II - Enforcement, ODPC 7, TWO (2) POSTS - V/NO. 29/2022

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under supervision of a senior officer.

A. Terms and Conditions of Service
i. Basic Salary Kshs. 62,339 - 78,725 PM
ii. House Allowance Kshs. 16,500 PM
iii. Commuter Allowance Kshs. 4,000 PM
iv. Leave Allowance Kshs. 15,000 PA
v. Annual Leave 30 working days per Financial Year
vi. Medical Cover and other allowances As provided by the ODPC
vii. Terms of Service Permanent and pensionable

B. Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an Officer must have:
i. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Law or an equivalent from a
recognized and accredited institution;
ii. Admission to the Bar as an advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
iii. Proficiency in computer applications.

C. Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties and responsibilities will entail:
i. Drafting enforcement notices;
ii. Drafting requests for obtaining warrant from the court to enter and search premises;
iii. Drafting penalty notices;
iv. Establishing and maintaining a database of enforcement and penalty notices;
v. Collecting and collating information on entities to be served with penalty notices; and
vi. Drafting request for preservation order from the court;
vii. Any other duties assigned by the Supervisor.

D. Skills and Competence
The following core competencies and skills will be required;
i. Analytical skills;
ii. Interpersonal;
iii. Communication skills;
iv. Creativity and Innovativeness;
v. Problem solving skills;

Interested and qualified candidates are hereby invited to submit their applications indicating the vacancy number (Vacancy No. 1/2022) through email address: vacancies@odpc.go.ke or hand delivery or post to the address below, on or before 21st February, 2022 at 1700 HRs enclosing a detailed CV with full details on education background, professional qualifications and relevant experience together with copies of testimonials, academic certificates and National identity card.
The Data Commissioner,
Office of Data Protection Commissioner,
CA Centre, Waiyaki Way,
P.O. Box 30920-00100.
NAIROBI.

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