Compliance & Data Protection Officer at Kimberly Ryan Limited

Kimberly Ryan Limited is a Human Resources Development Company whose aim is to lead in attracting, developing and retaining superior human capital to create a dramatic business advantage for our clients.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Compliance & Data Protection Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Description

• Ensure compliance with data protection laws and regulations. & Monitor internal compliance with data protection policies and procedures.
• Develop and implement data protection policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular audits and assessments to identify and mitigate risks.
• Provide training to staff on data protection responsibilities and best practices.
• Raise awareness of data protection issues within the organization, provide training on compliance policies and procedures and promote a culture of compliance within the organization.
• Act as the contact point for data protection authorities, and manage communications and inquiries and audit from regulatory bodies.
• Oversee processes for handling data subject requests (access, rectification, erasure, etc.), and ensure that requests are processed in a timely manner.
• Identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk.
• Investigate compliance violations and recommend corrective actions. - Address and resolve compliance-related issues promptly.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in law, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Professional certification in data protection (e.g., CIPP, CIPM) is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years post qualification experience in legal, compliance, data protection and privacy regulations, particularly GDPR. /NDPR.
• Strong understanding of data security practices and risk management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to interpret complex legal texts and translate them into practical guidelines.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.