Data Protection Officer - Information Technology at the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC Plc)

The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC Plc) one of the 11 privatized Electricity Distribution companies in Nigeria that operates in the following states; Kogi, Niger, Nasarawa and Abuja, is presently recruiting for the position below:

AEDC Plc, a reputable Electricity Distribution Company in Nigeria (backed by international investors and shareholders), is currently seeking experienced professionals to join our Company as:

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Data Protection Officer - Information Technology

Location: Abuja

Key Roles / Responsibilities

• Point of contact data protection for all customers, regulatory authorities and internal teams on data protection and data security.
• Coordinate the training of ALL employees on data protection.
• Coordinate and own data protection from requirements and concept to implementation and operations.
• Keep abreast with changes in data protection and associated regulations to keep the company’s data protection policies updated.
• Identify and evaluate company’s data processing activities, including how it is obtained, transmitted, stored and processed.
• Monitor Data Management procedures and enforce compliance within the organisation.
• Review and recommend security practices and policies to ensure employee, customer and stakeholders’ data follow data protection regulations.
• Maintain data processing operations records.
• Address all queries from data subjects and regulators within required timeframes.
• Liaise with stakeholder organisations such as vendors and contractors that process the company’s data.

Education, Experience & Technical Skills

• A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Information Technology or Computer Engineering.

Mandatory Certification:

• Must be a registered member of relevant Professional body.

Work Experience:

• 10 years of cognate experience is required.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Nigeria Data Protection Regulation Compliance.
• Stakeholder Communication and Education.
• Data Processing Audit.
• Data Breach Mitigation Practices.
• Updated Data Protection Policies

Other Required Competencies:

• Strong project management skills.
• Excellent organizational & multitasking skills.
• Agility in a dynamic and fast changing business and regulatory environment.
• Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated with focus on results and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Ethical and impartial in professional deliberations

Application Closing Date
5:00 pm GMT; 16th April, 2019.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

The Cover Letter should be addressed to:
The MD/CEO,
Abuja Electricity Distribution Company Plc,
1 Ziquinchor Street, Off IBB Way,
Wuse Zone 4,
Abuja, FCT.

Note

• All applications should include CV and a Cover Letter.
• The subject of your email should be position applied for. Failure to follow the instructions will lead to disqualification of your Application.