VACANCY - Manager - Data Protection
Non-Bank Financial Institutions Regulatory Authority (NBFIRA) invites suitably qualified individuals to apply for the following vacancy:
MANAGER - DATA PROTECTION
Main Purpose of the job
To administer the Data Protection Act and carry out the due diligence processes to ensure adherence to the Act.
Key responsibilities
- Provides guidance in implementation of policies, strategies and guidelines to enable compliance to the data protection act.
- Coordinates and drives continuous evaluation, standardisation and improvement of processes, procedures, strategies and solutions on the protection of personal data
- Guides in the assessment and alignment of Data Management policies, procedures and standards to ensure compliance with Data Protection Act.
- Develops and maintains inventory and records of all data processing activities in the Authority
- Protects the rights and freedom of data subjects and thereby ensuring that they are not adversely affected by processing operations.
- Assesses risks inherent in the processing of personal data within the Authority
- Conducts impact assessments on the protection of data.
- Identifies areas of non-compliance and makes recommendation on remedial action
- Provides training on the Data Protection Act for the Authority Staff.
- Serves as the main point of contact for the Information and
Data Protection Commission.
- Prepares reports on matters related to processing of personal data for submission to the Commission or as may be directed to the relevant Authorities.
- Represents the Authority in Fora discussing or engaging on matters of related data protection.
- Designs and disseminates publicity tools to educate and sensitise Staff on data protection and importance of adhering to protocols
Qualifications
Degree in Law/Data Science/Information Technology/ Enterprise Risk Management, Project Management or any other related field from a reputable institution.
- Masters in Business or related field would be an added advantage
- Data Protection and/or Privacy certification will be an added advantage
- At least eight years similar post qualification experience in a business environment, handling personal data /data compliance/security of data/data processing or related field in Government, Parastatal or Private Sector including a minimum of 2-3 years in a comparable line management position
Skills and Competencies
- Data Analytics
- Technology savvy
- Research & Development
- Innovation
- Knowledgeable in Data Protection Regulatory Protocols
- Apply interpersonal styles/methods to develop, motivate and empower individuals to achieve goals
- Customer focused
Interested candidates who meet the requirements are invited to submit their applications, CV, certified copies of their academic qualification.
The names of and contact details of two referees (2) who know you in a capacity to comment on your suitability for the position applied for. One of the referees should be either your current or previous employer.
Preference will be given to qualifying citizen applicants. Further, kindly note that only shortlisted applicants will be responded to.
All applications referencing the positions applied for should be sent to the following email address: recruitment@nbfira.org.bw
Closing date of applications is on Fri 28, June 2024 latest by 17:00hrs.
