Tezza Business Solutions Ltd is a "niche” service provider of Software Development, Quality Assurance and Software Testing services. Tezza began its operations as Web Development company in 2000 in Overland Park, Kansas. Since then, we’ve evolved into a Services-oriented company who only engage in Product development as a value-add service to our...
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Data Protection Lead
- Job TypeContract
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND
- Experience7 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldData, Business Analysis and AI  , ICT / Computer 
Job Purpose Statement
- Enterprise Data Management ("EDM") is a process that seeks to ensure Data is accurate and consistent to meet the strategic and business goals. "EDM" has eight key capabilities
- Data Architecture (DA);
- Data retention & archiving (DRA);
- Data quality management (DQM);
- Metadata management ("MM");
- Master data Management (MDM);
- Data privacy & security (DPS)
- Business Intelligence and Analytics (BIA) and
- Data governance.
- The Data Protection Lead will ensure that the bank processes the personal data of its staff, customers, providers or any other individuals in compliance with the applicable data protection rules.
The role holder is responsible for the following:
- Maintaining data protection policies and procedures.
- Ensure the company’s policy is in accordance with Data Regulations and codes of practice
- Conducting training and awareness sessions to all Staff on Data Privacy requirements and obligations of the Group
- Ensuring Data Privacy Impact Assessments are undertaken in line with data privacy laws.
- Driving implementation of essential elements of the DPA, such as the principles of data processing, data subjects’ rights, data protection by design and by default, records of processing activities, security of processing, and notification and communication of data breaches.
- Overseeing the maintenance of records required to demonstrate data protection compliance.
- 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
- Evaluate the existing data protection framework and identify areas of non or partial compliance and rectify any issues
Ideal Job Specifications
Academic:
- A Bachelor’s degree in ICT, Law, Business Administration or any other Business-related degree
- Hold at least one Data Protection and/or Privacy certification
Desired work experience:
- Minimum 7 years’ experience within ICT, legal, audit and/or risk function handling company data.
- Must have a legal background
- Well-developed, professional interpersonal skills; ability to interact effectively with people at all levels.
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with the appropriate discretion and ethics.
- Experience in managing data incidents and breaches.
- Good understanding of data processing operations, including information systems, data security and data protection needs of an institution
Method of Application Send your application to recruitment@tezzasolutions.com
