SENIOR ASSOCIATE – DATA PROTECTION

Our client, Barizi Data Privacy Services is a trusted data protection service provider that allows you to outsource a range of much needed data protection and related services, to ensure that organizations comply with the Data Protection Laws and Regulations from across the globe. They are seeking to fill the following position:

SENIOR ASSOCIATE – DATA PROTECTION

Principal Accountabilities:

• Guiding our clients and all internal support functions on implementation of Data Protection Act 2019 requirements and supporting them to ensure compliance with the Act.

• Establishing the Data Protection Act Governance, regulatory framework and implementation plan which shall include development of the various required statements and policies.

• Regularly training of all internal and external stakeholders involved in data collection/processing, updating the training as well as conducting specific trainings for specific processing requirements.

• Conducting audits to ensure compliance, accountability and address potential issues proactively.

• Handling queries or complaints internally or externally regarding data confidentiality and use.

• Assist the business development team with presentations and proposal preparation (as needed).

Qualifications, Experience, and knowledge:

• Law degree (Second Class Honors) from an accredited law school

• Hold at least one Data Protection and/or Privacy certification

• At least 5 years’ experience within a compliance, legal, audit and/or risk function, with recent experience in privacy compliance.

• Experience in Data Privacy laws within the region and/or EU Data Privacy laws.

• Good understanding of data processing operations, including information systems, data security and data protection needs of an institution

Interested candidates are requested to forward their updated CVs to recruitment@hrfleek.com stating the subject heading “SENIOR ASSOCIATE – DATA PROTECTION” by Tuesday 21^st May 2024 clearly indicating their current and expected remuneration (MUST), daytime telephone contacts, and addresses of three referees. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.