Data Protection Officer at Uniccon Group of Companies

UNICCON Group of Companies is a general technology company. It leverages innovative technologies to enable businesses, corporates, and governments to scale up efficiencies. UNICCON partners with the Federal Republic of Nigeria (FGN) to use its AI technologies to achieve 95 percent digital literacy by 2030. The company owns Africa's leading Robotech facility for STEM research, training, and solutions.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Data Protection Officer

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Summary

• We are looking for a Data Protection Officer (DPO) to ensure our company is compliant with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR.)
• Data Protection Officer responsibilities include advising on our compliance with GDPR and local data protection laws, monitoring our adherence to GDPR standards and acting as a point of contact with supervisory authorities and data subjects.
• You will also create policies that enforce compliance with legislation and deliver GDPR training's to our staff to increase awareness of data protection measures.

Responsibilities

• Act as point of contact with EU residents, supervisory authorities and internal teams
• Identify and evaluate the company’s data processing activities
• Provide advice and instructions on how to conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)
• Monitor data management procedures and compliance within the company
• Participate in meetings with managers to ensure privacy by design at all levels
• Maintain records of processing operations
• Ensure we address all queries from data subjects within legal timeframes (e.g. delete their information from our databases)
• Liaise with other organisations that process data on our behalf
• Write and update detailed guides on data protection policies
• Perform audits and determine whether we need to alter our procedures to comply with regulations
• Offer consultation on how to deal with privacy breaches
• Arrange for training on GDPR compliance for employees
• Follow up with changes in law and issue recommendations to ensure compliance.

Requirements and Skills

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree/ Master's Degree qualification with 3 - 5 years work experience.
• Work experience in data protection and legal compliance is a plus
• Solid knowledge of GDPR and national data protection laws
• Knowledge of data processing operations in the company’s sector is preferable
• Familiarity with computer security systems
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Ethical, with the ability to remain impartial and report all noncompliance
• Organizational skills with attention to detail.

Application Closing Date
27th September, 2023.