Job Description
PRINCIPAL DATA PROTECTION OFFICER- INSPECTION AND COMPLIANCE,
ODPC 4, ONE (1) POST - V/NO. 12/2022
An officer at this level may be deployed to head either the Inspection or Compliance
Section within the Inspection & Compliance Division. The Officer will develop, review and
implement Inspection and Compliance strategies, policies, Standards and procedures in
accordance with Personal Data Protection Laws.
The officer will be responsible to the Assistant Data Commissioner, Inspection & Compliance.
A. Terms and Conditions of Service
i. Basic Salary Kshs. 128,684 - 197,676 PM
ii. House Allowance Kshs. 45,000 PM
iii. Commuter Allowance Kshs. 14,000 PM
iv. Leave Allowance Kshs. 20,000 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 Permanent and pensionable
B. Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have;
i. Must have a minimum of five (5) years’ of experience in a related position;
ii. Bachelor’s degree in Information Communication Technology, Data Science,
Computer Science, Law or an equivalent from a recognized and accredited
institution;
iii. Master’s degree in Information Communication Technology, Data Science,
Computer Science, Law or their equivalent from a recognized and accredited
institution;
iv. Certificate in Systems Audit from a recognized and accredited institution;
v. Membership with relevant professional body of good standing;
vi. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance.
C. Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:
i. Develop and review of policies, procedures and guidelines to inform Inspection
of Data Controllers and Data Processors;
ii. Develop and implement compliance certification guidelines in accordance with
the Data Protection Laws;
iii. Undertake inspections to ascertain compliance with Data Protection Laws;
iv. Conduct periodic audits of the process and systems of Data Controllers and
Data Processors to ensure Compliance;
v. Review Data Protection Impact Assessment Reports in accordance with Section
31 of the Data Protection Act, 2019;
vi. Oversee Inspections of Data Controllers and Data Processors on processing of
personal data;
vii. Review requests for transfer of personal data outside the country and establish
safeguards in accordance with the Data Protection Laws;
viii. Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Deputy Data Commissioner,
Data Protection Compliance;
D. Skills and Competence
The following core competencies and skills will be required;
i. Supervisory skills;
ii. Presentation skills;
iii. Negotiation and Communications skills;
iv. Report writing skills;
v. Analytical skills:
vi. Attention to detail;
vii. Tactical skills;