Recruitment at Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC Plc) for a Data Protection Officer - Information Technology

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The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC Plc) one of the 11 privatized Electricity Distribution companies in Nigeria that operates in the following states; Kogi, Niger, Nasarawa and Abuja, is presently recruiting for the position below: AEDC Plc, a reputable Electricity Distribution Company in Nigeria (backed by international investors and shareholders), is currently seeking experienced professionals to join our Company as: We are recruiting to fill the position below:   Job Title: Data Protection Officer - Information Technology Location: Abuja Key Roles / Responsibilities

• Point of contact data protection for all customers, regulatory authorities and internal teams on data protection and data security.
• Coordinate the training of ALL employees on data protection.
• Monitor Data Management procedures and enforce compliance within the organisation.
• Review and recommend security practices and policies to ensure employee, customer and stakeholders’ data follow data protection regulations.
• Maintain data processing operations records.
• Address all queries from data subjects and regulators within required timeframes.
• Coordinate and own data protection from requirements and concept to implementation and operations.
• Keep abreast with changes in data protection and associated regulations to keep the company’s data protection policies updated.
• Identify and evaluate company’s data processing activities, including how it is obtained, transmitted, stored and processed.
• Liaise with stakeholder organisations such as vendors and contractors that process the company’s data.

Education, Experience & Technical Skills

• A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Information Technology or Computer Engineering.

Mandatory Certification:

• Must be a registered member of relevant Professional body.

Work Experience:

• 10 years of cognate experience is required.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Nigeria Data Protection Regulation Compliance.
• Stakeholder Communication and Education.
• Data Processing Audit.
• Data Breach Mitigation Practices.
• Updated Data Protection Policies

Other Required Competencies:

• Strong project management skills.
• Excellent organizational & multitasking skills.
• Agility in a dynamic and fast changing business and regulatory environment.
• Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated with focus on results and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Ethical and impartial in professional deliberations

  How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply The Cover Letter should be addressed to: The MD/CEO, Abuja Electricity Distribution Company Plc, 1 Ziquinchor Street, Off IBB Way, Wuse Zone 4, Abuja, FCT. Note

• All applications should include CV and a Cover Letter.
• The subject of your email should be position applied for. Failure to follow the instructions will lead to disqualification of your Application.

  Application Deadline:5:00 pm GMT; 16th April, 2019.

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