Data Protection & Privacy Officer at Ecobank Nigeria

Key Responsibilities

• 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 Daily and Monthly Responsibilities 
• Provide expert advice and educate employees on important data compliance requirements 
• Draft new and amend existing internal data protection policies, guidelines, and procedures, in consultation with key stakeholders 
• Hold training with staff members across different business units who are involved in data handling or processing.
• Proactively conduct audits to ensure compliance and address potential issues 
• Maintain records of all data processing activities carried out by the company 
• Serve as the point of contact between the company and the data protection authorities

Job Skills/Experience

• Certified Data Protection Officer/CISSP/CISM 
• Knowledge on ISO 27001/ISO 22301 (lead auditor/implementer), PCI-DSS and PA-DSS is an important element 
• Relevant Security Experience, at least 5 years in Data Protection field. 
• Experience of Managing Projects Proven track record of achieving results and managing teams. 
• Constructively manage all stakeholders and break barriers 
• Ability to build and lead effective and successful teams 
• Analytical thinker combined with skills of thinking outside the box 
• Ability to effectively use technology to leapfrog the competition •
•  Withstanding pressure without it having effect on efficiency or quality 
• Open to change and ability to create and drive change 
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and a changing environment 
• Strong analytical and diagnostic skill