Feb 3, Aceli Africa Data Protection & Legal Officer Jobs in Kenya

Job Description

This role will ensure Aceli’s compliance with data protection and general legal requirements in each country of operation in Africa. It plays a critical role in safeguarding data and promoting a culture of legal compliance and best practices with respect to corporate governance.

Key Responsibilities

Data Protection and Compliance:

Evaluate Aceli’s existing data protection framework to identify any areas of improvement and coordinate with senior leadership to develop and implement measures to ensure compliance with relevant data protection laws.

Conduct regular data assessments to ensure on-going compliance.

Collaborate with departmental heads to review data collection, use, storage, and disclosure processes, providing guidance on compliance matters, including consent procedures, risk management, and security measures.

Engage third parties sharing data with Aceli to ensure data handling compliance.

Manage data protection documentation and reporting requirements, including records of processing activities, privacy notices, and data incident records.

Provide expert advice, conduct training for data protection for employees, and raise data protection awareness among all staff.

Ensure registration with Data Protection Commissions in each country of operation.

Maintain Aceli Africa’s Data Protection & Compliance quality standards through proactive audits and data impact assessments.

Collaborate with departmental heads to review contractual documents with clients, employees, and third-party service providers to mitigate data protection risks.

Develop incidence reporting systems.

Corporate Governance:

Lead the timely registration of legal entities in each country of operations (currently five in Africa) and ensure statutory compliance.

Review, negotiate, and draft various contracts and agreements.

Conduct legal research and provide recommendations, templates, and plans to advise the organization on legal issues.

Create policies, procedures, and systems related to legal compliance that are straightforward for staff to understand and implement.

Serve as a resource for staff legal concerns and collaborate to find practical solutions to a range of legal questions.

Ensure all trademarks are properly registered and updated, scan the environment and manage any processes arising from trademark infringement.

Consult with and assist in managing outside counsel.

Collaborate on organization-wide projects and perform any other assigned tasks by supervisor.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree qualification in Law or equivalent.

Advocate of the High Court.

Master’s degrees preferably in Law or a related field preferred.

Technical data strategy and protection certification standard such as certified information systems auditor (CISA) or equivalent is an added advantage.

Minimum 1-2 years’ experience in practical data protection, privacy policy, advocacy and implementation.

Minimum 4-5 years’ professional experience working in a busy organization within a legal, audit and/or risk function department.

Expertise in data protection and compliance laws, rules, regulations and risks and ability to engage at a strategic level with the Office of Data Protection Commissioner.

Awareness of country-level regulatory requirements and international standards.

Strong project management skills with a demonstrated record of the highest integrity and ethical conduct.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong attention to detail.

Great interpersonal skills and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Commitment to and understanding of Aceli’s Vision, Mission, and Values.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Aceli Africa Data Protection & Legal Officer Jobs in Kenya

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