Data Security Services Associate at 21 Search Ltd

Job Description

• Conduct Data Protection Compliance Audits (DPCAs) and Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) for Clients and Company Affiliates in accordance with extant laws and clients’ relevant policies.
• Work with Clients and Company Affiliates in implementing agreed data protection policies and procedures whether arising from the DPCAs, DPIAs, relevant policies or legal and regulatory requirements.
• Generally, work and function as the Data Protection Officer of the Company and Company Affiliates.
• Improve or develop relevant templates including toolkits required by data protection international best practices and train Clients and Company Affiliates on their effective use.
• Implementation of the Data Protection and Privacy Market penetration strategy.
• Generally, work with existing and potential partners, and Company Affiliates on new training programmes and initiatives on data protection and cybersecurity, whether from Nigerian, regional (ECOWAS), continental (AU) and international perspectives.
• Manage relevant relationships with Clients, Company Affiliates, partners and regulators, to ensure that all Company and Group objectives are achieved. 
• Work with all relevant Clients and Company Affiliates to ensure data privacy issues are considered at the outset and in the execution of all projects, products and initiatives.
• Work with the NDPR Academy’s existing and potential partners on new training programmes and initiatives on data protection, cybersecurity, and other organizational trainings – including helping to manage all local and international affiliations.
• Develop content-rich marketing and publicity materials for the NDPR Academy® classes and all other training offerings of the Company. 
• Adequately monitoring the global (especially Nigeria’s) privacy rights and data protection space to ensure that the NDPR Academy® is constantly knowledgeable of all relevant trends and information.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor\'s degree in Computer Science, Information technology or related course of study. Certifications in data security are a plus.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in data protection, data security and related 
• Strong understanding of data security concepts, technologies, and industry trends, including knowledge of encryption, access controls, data loss prevention, and regulatory compliance.
• Updated knowledge of local and global privacy rights and data protection Knowledge of data protection policies and procedures. 
• Must have experience in Data Protection Compliance Audits and Data Protection Impact Assessments 
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and internal teams.
• Strategic thinking and analytical skills.
• Self-motivated and target-oriented with the ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and influencing skills to drive successful deal closures.
• Willingness to travel as required to meet clients, attend industry events, and build relationships.
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