Job Description
DEPUTY DATA COMMISSIONER - COMPLAINTS, INVESTIGATIONS AND
ENFORCEMENT, ODPC 2, ONE (1) POST - V/NO. 2/2022
An officer at this level will head the Directorate of Data Protection Complaints, Investigations and Enforcement overseeing two divisions and providing leadership in the development and implementation of guidelines, plans and Strategies on Complaints, Investigations, Enforcement in accordance with personal data protection laws. The officer will also coordinate Alternative Disputes Resolution. The officer will be responsible to the Data Commissioner.
A. Terms and Conditions of Services
i. Basic Salary Kshs. 251,121 - 326,458 PM
ii. House Allowance Kshs. 60,000 PM
iii. Commuter Allowance Kshs. 20,000 PM
iv. Leave Allowance Kshs. 30,000 PA
v. Annual Leave 30 Working days per Financial Year
vi. Medical Cover and other allowances As provided by the ODPC
vii. Terms of Service Three (3) year contract renewable once
B. Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
i. Seven (7) years’ experience of in a related field, three ( 3) of which should be
at senior management level;
ii. Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Computer Science, Information
Communications and Technology, Data Science, Information Security and
Forensics, Law or an equivalent from a recognized and accredited institution;
iii. Master’s Degree in, Computer Science, Information Technology Data Science,
Business Administration, Public Policy, Public Administration, Information
Security and Forensics, Law, or an equivalent qualifications from a recognized
and accredited institution;
iv. Certification from a reputable institution in any of the following: Forensic
Analyst; Network Forensic Analyst; Cyber Threat Intelligence; Incident Handler;
Forensic Auditor;
v. Certificate in a Leadership course from a recognized institution;
vi. Membership with relevant professional body of good standing; and
vii. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance.
C. Duties and Responsibilities
Specific duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:
i. Oversee development, implementation and review policies, strategies and
guidelines on Complaints, Investigations and Enforcement matters;
ii. Coordinate handling of complaints received from any person on infringement
of the rights under the Data Protection Laws;
iii. Establish and maintain of up to date register of Complaints;
iv. Conduct Investigations on the basis of a compliant made by a data subject or
a third party;
v. Issue summons to a witness for the purposes of investigations;
vi. Oversee implementation of Administrative fines for failure to comply with Data
Protections Laws;
vii. Oversee conciliation, mediation and negotiation on disputes;
viii. Spearhead the preparation and serving of enforcement and penalty notices;
ix. Serve as Secretary to the Dispute Resolution Committee;
x. Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Data Commissioner.
D. Core Competencies
The following core competencies and skills will be required
i. Leadership skills;
ii. Management skills;
iii. Presentation skills;
iv. Communications and Negotiation skills;
v. Resource mobilization and management capabilities;
vi. Analytical skills;
vii. Decision making capabilities;
viii. People and Knowledge management;
ix. Creativity and innovativeness.