National Personal Data Protection Director Employment Opportunity – National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U)
Job Title: National Personal Data Protection Director
Organization: National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Chair, Board of Directors, National Information Technology Authority
About US:
The National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U) is an autonomous statutory body established under the NITA-U Act 2009, The Authority is under the general supervision of the Ministry of Information Communications Technology and National Guidance (MOICT&NG). The National Information Technology Authority, Uganda was established with a mandate to coordinate, promote and monitor the development of IT in the context of social and economic development of Uganda.
Job Summary: The National Data Protection Director will be responsible for managing all the office matters as well as act as the focal point for nationwide planning, development, coordination, management, continuous monitoring and assurance of matters related to the implementation of the Data Protection and Privacy Act in conjunction relevant directorates and agencies.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversee the implementation for the enforcement of the Act
- Maintain and oversee implementation of the regulations, policies and procedures to ensure that regulatory compliance is maintained, enhanced and are in accordance with the Laws and Regulations in force and business practices related to personal data protection
- Lead in the preparation and implementation of the Directorate’s operational plan and budgets
- Provide strategic direction for the regulatory compliance requirements for personal data protection
- Establish and maintain a data protection and privacy register
- Cooperate with national regulatory agencies to promote compliance with the Act
- Monitor and review the legal and regulatory regime, emerging industry trends and suggest changes to policies and procedures to improve regulation and compliance of protection of personal data
- Ensure regular interface and reporting to the Board and Office’s key stakeholders on compliance highlighting emerging issues, potential risks, and audit results in order to identify strengths and control weaknesses with compliance and plan for remedial action
- Cooperate with supervisory authorities of other countries, to the extent necessary for the performance of his duties under the Act, in particular by exchanging relevant information in accordance with any other enactment.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal applicant for the National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U) National Personal Data Protection Director job must hold an Honours degree in Law and a Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice is a requirement.
- Master’s degree in Law (LLM), Information Technology or other relevant disciplines is a requirement.
- Must have a valid practicing certificate.
- Relevant Certifications in any of the following: CIPM, CIPP, CIPT, CDPSE, CDPO or related privacy area is an added advantage
- At least ten years’ experience in a regulatory environment with a reputable organization of which five years should have been at senior management level
- Demonstrated experience in data protection and privacy matters or any other related field
- Influences organisation, customers, suppliers, partners and peers on the contribution of own specialism.
- Builds appropriate and effective business relationships.
- Makes decisions which impact the success of assigned work, i.e. results, deadlines and budget.
- Has significant influence over the allocation and management of resources appropriate to given assignments.
- Leads on user/customer collaboration throughout all stages of work.
How to Apply:
All interested applicants who meet the job requirements/specifications and with the right personal attributes are required to complete and submit a NITA-U Application Form, Download Here with a cover letter, supported by a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and testimonials, and must specify day time telephone contact, email addresses of both the applicant and three referees to the address below.
The Executive Director,
National Information Technology Authority – UGANDA (NITA-U),
Palm Courts, Plot 7A, Rotary Avenue (former Lugogo bypass)
P.O. Box 33151, Kampala-Uganda
Tel: 0417 801 038
Or via email: hr@nita.go.ug (application shouldn’t be more than 10MBs)
Deadline: 8th March 2021
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