Job Description
PRINCIPAL DATA PROTECTION OFFICER-REGISTRATION ODPC 4, ONE (1)
POST- V/NO. 9/2022
An officer at this level may be deployed to head the Registration Section within the
Registration and Certification Division. The Officer will develop, review and implement
registration and certification strategies, policies, processes and procedures in accordance
with Personal Data Protection Laws.
The officer will be responsible to the Assistant Data Commissioner, Registration.
A. Terms and Conditions of Services
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 PM
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. Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a related position
ii. Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Law, Information Communication
Technology, Computer Science, Social Sciences or an equivalent from a
recognized and accredited institution;
iii. Master’s Degree in any of the following fields: Information Communication
Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Management Information
Systems, Statistics, Project Management, Monitoring & Evaluation, Public Policy,
Law, Public Administration, or its equivalent from a recognized and accredited
institution;
iv. Membership with relevant professional body of good standing;
v. Proficiency in computer applications;
vi. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance.
C. Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail;
i. Developing, reviewing and implementing registration and certification strategies,
policies, processes and procedures;
ii. Reviewing registration applications;
iii. Preparing thresholds for mandatory registration of data controllers and data
processors as per Data Protection Laws;
iv. Issuance of certificate of registration to data controllers and data processors;
v. Establishing and maintenance of up to date register of data controllers and data
processors;
vi. Renew of for registrations;
vii. Cancelation of registration;
viii. Any other duties assigned by the Assistant Data Commissioner, Registration and
Certification.
D. Core Competencies
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;
viii. Problem solving skills and;
ix. Interpersonal skills.