Job Title: Management Trainee – Data Protection Enforcement (Fresher Jobs)
Organisation: National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Data Protection Investigation Specialist
About US:
The National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U) is an autonomous statutory body established under the NITA-U Act 2009, The Authority is under the general supervision of the Ministry of Information Communications Technology and National Guidance (MOICT&NG). The National Information Technology Authority, Uganda was established with a mandate to coordinate, promote and monitor the development of IT in the context of social and economic development of Uganda.
Job Summary: The Management Trainee – Data Protection Enforcement will support in conducting enforcement activities under the Personal Data Protection Office.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct follow up activities to establish level of implementation of recommendations made in prior audits, assessments and investigations
- Preparing reports and related document briefs
- Support in drafting the Personal Data Protection Office’s orders to the collector(s)/ controller(s)/ processor(s) to comply with data subject’s requests to exercise his or her rights pursuant to the Act
- Participate in field enforcement activities to ensure delivery of efficient, well informed and timely enforcement action and for the delivery of proportionate outcomes.
- Receive Data Protection and privacy related complaints.
- Liaise with other agencies to ensure that criminal investigations are completed in a timely and effective manner and in accordance with criminal law and the Data Protection and Privacy Act.
- Carry out, in the context of mutual assistance with other Data Protection authorities, or upon request, inspections and investigations concerning personal data of residents of such countries.
- Perform any other duties, which may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Bachelor of Laws (Hons.) degree from a recognized university is required;
- Training in Data Protection and Privacy is an added advantage
- At least one year of working experience in direct work within a regulatory or compliance environment in reputable organization.
- Knowledge of Data Protection and Privacy laws.
- Excellent oral and written skills
- Result oriented with a passion to innovate to deliver results.
- Excellent interpersonal and networking skills that will enable a good working relationship with key stakeholders.
- Good organizational skills
- Strong analytical skills
How to Apply:
All interested applicants who meet the job requirements/specifications and with the right personal attributes are invited to complete and submit their application for, Download Here, with a cover letter, supported by curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and testimonials, and must specify day time telephone contact and email addresses of both the applicant and three referees, to the address below.
The Executive Director,
National Information Technology Authority – UGANDA (NITA-U),
Palm Courts, Plot 7A, Rotary Avenue (former lugogo bypass)
P.O. Box 33151, Kampala-Uganda
Tel: 0417 801 038
via email: hr@nita.go.ug
Deadline: 2nd January 2024 by 5:00pm