Job Vacancy For Data Protection Officer (DPO)

Accra
Permanent
Full-time

30 days ago

Job Vacancy For Data Protection Officer (DPO)A multi-national financial institution in Ghana with global affiliates across Africa. The United Kingdom, UAE, and Asia and an extensive branch network across the country seek to invite qualified candidates to apply for the following role: Data Protection Officer (DPO)Job SpecificationsAs DPO, the successful candidate will be working closely with Legal. Compliance and Information Security functions to develop and monitor policies and standards applicable to the business and in compliance with the Data Protection Act and other related regulationsResponsibilities include:

Implementing measures and a privacy governance framework to manage data use in compliance with the Data Protection Act and other related regulations, including developing templates for data collection assisting with data mapping, and vendor management reviews
Working with key internal stakeholders in the review of projects and related data to ensure complence with local data privacy laws, and where necessary, complete and advise on privacy impact assessments
Serving as the primary point of contact and liaison for the Lead Supervisory Authority) and other Data Protection Agencies and Authorities on all data protection related matters under the Data Protection Act and other related regulations
Reviewing vendor contracts (including Model Clauses and consents needed to implement projects in partnership with the firm's Procurement and Information Security functions and ensuring filing requirements with local regulators are achieved
Managing and conducting ongoing reviews of Company's privacy governance framework]
Monitoring changes to local privacy laws and making recommendations to the Data Privacy/ Information Governance Committee when appropriate
Setting standards and reviewing policies and procedures globally that meet the requirements under the Data Protection Act and any localization requirements in countries of operation
Developing strategies and initiatives to ensure engagement with key internal and external stakeholders coordinating and conducting data privacy audits and delivering privacy training to various business functions
Working with designated privacy law attorneys across the Company's offices and, where necessary, outside counsel to help advise on local data privacy law issues.
Collaborating with the Information Security function(s) to raise employee awareness of data privacy and security issues and providing training on the subject matter.

Qualification Required & Experience

Minimum of 5-8 years working experience in a similar role.
Minimum of a Bachelor's degree
Relevant professional certifications in the field

Competencies

Adherence to governance and regulatory procedures
Attention to details
Good communication and interpersonal skills

Compensation: Attractive remuneration and benefitsLocation: AccraHow To Apply For The JobAll interested applicants should submit copies of their cv indicating their role of interest to:hrexecsearch2022@gmail.comClosing Date: 05 September, 2022Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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