Job Description
PRINCIPAL DATA PROTECTION OFFICER - ADVOCACY AND COLLABORATION,
ODPC 4, ONE (1) POST - V/NO. 13/2022
An officer at this level may be deployed to head the Advocacy and Collaboration Section
within the Advocacy & Collaboration Division. The Officer will develop, review and implement
advocacy and collaboration strategies, policies, processes and procedures in accordance
with Personal Data Protection Laws.
The officer will be responsible to the Assistant Data Commissioner, Advocacy & Collaboration.
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. Minimum of five (5) years’ of experience in a related position;
ii. Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Public Relations, Communications, Public
Policy, Public Administration, International Relations, Media Studies or its
equivalent from a recognized and accredited institution; and
iii. Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Relations. Communications,
Public Policy, Public Administration, International Relations, Media Studies or
their 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 advocacy and collaboration strategies,
policies and procedures;
ii. Carrying out advocacy and stakeholder engagement;
iii. Developing advocacy and collaboration content for Stakeholders;
iv. Conducting public education and awareness on Personal Data Protection;
v. Coordinating stakeholder engagement and public consultation activities;
vi. Fostering local and international alliances to promote strategic linkages and
partnerships, information and experience sharing.
D. Skills and Competence
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.