Data Protection Officer

Job description

DEPARTMENT : Legal & Regulatory

VACANCY : Data Protection Officer

LEVEL :Senior Manager Band 4B

LOCATION : Lusaka, HQ

JOB PURPOSE

The Data Protection Officer (DPO) will be responsible for designing, implementing, and testing compliance programs to ensure compliance with Data protection and privacy laws within the OPCO. This role involves developing, implementing, and reviewing privacy frameworks, policies, and practices to protect personal data.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES ARE:

i.] Data Privacy Governance

• Ensure the organization’s compliance with applicable data protection laws in Zambia
• Develop and implement internal privacy policies and procedures that align with legal requirements and industry standards
• Keep a record of the business compliance obligations and monitor the compliance obligations including supporting the registration of the OPCO as data controller and data processor

ii.]Data Privacy Management

• Conduct Data Privacy Impact Assessments (DPIAs) to identify and mitigate risks associated with data processing activities, particularly those involving personal data.
• Guide product teams on implementing measures to minimize privacy risks and manage the implementation of Privacy by Design throughout the organization
• Collaborate with all relevant business stakeholders to ensure that data collection, storage, processing, and sharing are aligned with the applicable laws and standards across the OpCo where the company operates in.
• Act as the point of contact for data protection incidents and breaches, coordinating response efforts and ensuring timely reporting to relevant authorities and affected individuals as needed and maintain accurate records of incidents.

iii.] Training and Awareness

• Develop and deliver training programs to enhance staff awareness of data privacy obligations including annual mandatory data privacy trainings to all employees
• Promote a culture of privacy compliance and accountability across the organization

iv.] Reporting

• Prepare routine and ad-hoc compliance reports to the Risk Committee and to the Board Audit & Risk Committee.
• Support the OPCO in the preparation and review of privacy reports to the Board

REQUIREMENTS

Educational Qualifications & Functional / Technical Skills:

 Bachelor’s degree in law, Business, Finance, Computer Science, or related field
 A certification related to data privacy, such as the Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP), Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT) or Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM)

Relevant Experience:

• Minimum 7 years work experience with hands- on experience developing and implementing Data Privacy compliance programs

Competencies Required For The Post

• Must possess sound knowledge of commercial and business issues
• Ability to prepare sound briefing reports of meetings
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving skills
• Excellent and effective communications skills, both orally and in writing
• Culture sensitivity

CLOSING DATE:

Suitable candidates requested to apply by sending through their CV’s to jobs@zm.airtel.com . Closing date for receiving applications is Friday, 14th February, 2025.

Kindly clearly indicate the role you are applying for in the subject field and remember to have all your relevant qualifications certified by ZAQA.

Airtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is non-discriminatory on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability and/or ethnic grouping.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.