To support in effective risk and governance management for the Personal Data Protection
Office
Key Accountabilities
a) Participate in organizational information security risk compliance assessments and documentation in line with the Data Protection and Privacy Act, 2019
b) Undertake implementation, enforcement and validation of information security risk policies, standards, methods and procedures
c) Assist with the implementation of processes and tools to identify, assess, manage and monitor security risks in the Personal Data Protection Office
d) Assist organizations implement practices that meet defined policies and standards for information security risk management in line with the Data Protection and Privacy Act, 2019.
e) Monitor organizations’ compliance with their internal policies and procedures as well as existing cyber security requirements and directives
f) Implement the risk and governance program for the Personal Data Protection Office.
g) Perform other duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications and Experience
Education
a) Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Science, Telecommunications, Information Systems, Information Security or a related field from a
recognized university is a requirement.
Experience
b) A minimum of 6 months working experience in any ICT-related role,
c) Experience in data protection and privacy will be an added advantage.
Technical Expertise
a. Understanding of trends and developments in the areas of information security and risk
management
b. Basic knowledge of Information Security Management Standards and Frameworks
c. Effective usage of Microsoft Word, Project, Excel and Power Point (Visio is a plus)
d) Analytical and problem–solving skills
Good Communication & interpersonal skills
f) Flexibility, persistence and willingness to work on a variety of activities/tasks
Nature and Scope
g) Able to prioritize and coordinate work streams/projects to drive delivery of tasks
h) A resilient team player with a ‘can do’ attitude, who is willing to take responsibility leading
and working with others to create breakthrough solutions to complex problems
i) Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written)
