Data Protection Officer at a Leading Trading Company - Fadac Resources and Services Limited

Fadac Resources and Services Limited - Our client is a leading trading company based in Nigeria that specializes in the exportation of high-quality cocoa beans and cashew.

Due to expansion, they are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Data Protection Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Data Protection Officer (DPO) ensures the company complies with the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA)and other relevant regulations, overseeing data privacy across all business units.
• This role involves advising management, handling regulatory compliance, and promoting a strong data protection culture.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain adata privacy programaligned with the NDPA and other regulations.
• Draft and updatedata protection policies, procedures, and training materialsfor company-wide compliance.
• ConductPrivacy Impact Assessments (PIAs)for new projects, technologies, and business initiatives.
• Deliverdata protection trainingto employees.
• Establish and managedata subject requestprocesses (access, rectification, erasure).
• Develop and implement adata breach response planand manage incidents.
• Reviewthird-party contractsto ensure vendor compliance with data protection standards.
• Act as the primarycontact for the NDPC, managing inquiries and regulatory interactions.
• Advise management onprivacy by designand integrate data protection into risk assessments.
• Stay updated onglobal data protection lawsand recommend improvements.
• Provide regularreports to senior managementon compliance status and risks.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law, IT, or a related field (Master’s or certifications like CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT, CISSP preferred).
• 5-7 years’ experience in data protection, privacy compliance, and program management.
• Strong knowledge ofNDPA, GDPR, and related regulations.
• Experience handlingPIAs, data breaches, and regulatory interactions.
• Understanding ofIT systems, cloud environments, and Microsoft 365.
• Knowledge ofdata governance and security best practices.
• Familiarity withweb and application developmentis a plus.
• Strongcommunication, analytical, and problem-solvingabilities.
• Ability towork independently, influence stakeholders, and handle multiple priorities.
• High ethical standards and attention to detail.

Application Closing Date
17th February, 2025.