PSI seeks a Specialist, Data Protection that will Help ensure that digital technology products and monitoring data systems comply with data protection and privacy laws, regulations, and policies in the countries where PSI operates.
Your contributions
Develop and implement data privacy and protection Standard Operating procedures/protocols to ensure that PSI digital products and monitoring systems comply with data protection and privacy standards in the countries where PSI operates. 50% of Time
Conduct personal information impact assessments of digital products and data systems used for collecting, storing, and archiving data. Ensure that adequate measures and standards exist in order to comply with the conditions for the lawful collection, storage, archiving and destruction of personal information. Develop post-assessment action plans and oversee their implementation. 15% of Time
Develop and maintain data privacy, security and compliance information and resources for general PSI audiences on a centralized SharePoint site. 15% of Time
Develop and deliver data privacy and protection awareness trainings to various audiences including new staff, senior leadership and other stakeholders. 10% of Time
Organize and chair the DHM working group meetings on data protection and privacy for seamless implementation of recommendations from the PSI data governance council. 5% of Time
Serve as the main point of contact within DHM for staff members, PSI country teams, and data protection authorities. Respond to or escalate requests for informaton and assistance regarding data protection and privacy policies, compliance, and systems. 5% of Time
Time percentages listed above are not exact. They are estimates and may change. This is also not an exhaustive list of all tasks that an incumbent is expected to perform but is instead a summary of the primary responsibilities and requirements of the job. The incumbent may be asked to perform duties not included above. PSI reserves the right to revise job profiles at any time based on changes to the required job responsibilities.
What are we looking for?
Bachelor’s Degree (or international equivalent) in a related field such as computer science or information technology.
At least 5 years of related experience in data protection and security. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted.
Strong organizational and multi-tasking abilities.
Strong training development and facilitation skills with an ability to adjust content for audiences of varying skill and seniority levels.
Solid knowledge of information systems security, administration and upgrade/update implementations.
Solid knowledge of data protection laws and practices relating to digital health and health area interventions such as WASH, HIV, Malaria, and Sexual Reproductive health.
Fluent in English.
Able to work under pressure and with high integrity to manage sensitive and confidential information.
Demonstrated capability to deliver high quality work remotely with minimal supervision.
The candidate we hire will embody PSI’s corporate values:
Measurement: You use hard evidence to make decisions and guide your work. You set clear goalposts in advance and explain clearly if you need to move them.
Pragmatism: You’ll strive to deliver the best possible result with the resources available. You won’t be paralyzed by a need to make things perfect.
Honesty: You own your mistakes and are open about your shortcomings – it’s the only way you’ll learn and improve.
Collaboration: You’ll quickly establish a mental map of whom you can rely on for what, on your team, at headquarters, and in our country offices – if you try to do it all yourself, you won’t succeed.
Trust: You accept limits to your sphere of control and give colleagues the benefit of the doubt.
Commitment: You are in it for the long-haul and want to grow with the organization, just like PSI serves its consumers and partners with host-country governments through thick and thin.
References will be required. The successful candidate will be required to pass a background check. For domestic positions: Must be authorized to work in Kenya. N.B. PSI will not consider work visa sponsorship for this position.
Apply via :
careers-psi.icims.com
