Data Protection Officer at PalmPay

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Job type: Contracted 
Level: Mid level

Objectives of this Role

• 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
• Ensure the company’s policy is in accordance with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and codes of practice
• Evaluate the existing data protection framework and identify areas of non or partial compliance and rectify any issues
• Devise training plans and provide data protection advice and support for members of staff
• Inform and advise the Data Controller or Data Processor on all matters related to data protection
• Promote a culture of data protection compliance across all units of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Inform and advise the organization, Management, employees and third-party processors of their obligations under the NDPR.
• Monitor compliance with the NDPR and with the organization’s own data protection objectives.
• Assign responsibilities, raise awareness and train members of staff involved in processing operations.
• Advice on data protection impact assessment and monitor its performance.
• Liaise with NITDA and/or the DPCO on data protection matters.
• Evaluate the existing data protection framework and identify areas of non or partial compliance and rectify any issues.
• Maintain records of all data processing activities carried out by the organization.
• Draft new and amend existing internal data protection policies, guidelines, and procedures, in consultation with key stakeholders.
• Carry out such other responsibilities as assigned accordingly.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Law or equivalent
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related writing and presentation software

Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum of three years’ experience working in data protection compliance or a related field
• Expertise in The Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) and NITDA Act 2007.
• Knowledge of and understanding of Data Security
• Experience within a legal, audit and/or risk function department
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage sensitive and confidential information
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong attention to detail
• Great interpersonal skills and ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.