Job Requirements (Education, Experience and Competencies)
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in law, IT, Cybersecurity, Information management or data protection & privacy.
- MBA or master’s will be an added value.
- Relevant certification/accreditation/membership with the professional body as required for the role.
Experience
- Minimum of 3 years experience in an area of specialization.
- Experience working in a medium organization.
- Experience in working across diverse cultures and geographies (advantageous)
Job description
Mission/Core Purpose of the Job
- The Manager of Data Privacy (DPO) will be accountable for working with GM R&C and EXCO to lead the implementation & operationalization of the OPCO wide Data Privacy and Protection Program.
Key Performance Areas:
The Manager of Data Privacy will be accountable for achieving the following objectives:
- Develop and implement a Compliance Program that includes assisting the GM R&C with the development of a Compliance Risk Management Plan with associated controls to ensure an acceptable level of compliance with regulatory obligations and internal policies.
- Act as a subject matter expert for all issues related to the Data Privacy Policy, monitor MTN Rwanda’s Data and Privacy Compliance agenda and directives and assist first-line management to implement the necessary compliance mechanisms.
- Identify potential issues with current procedures that may impact risk, audit, regulatory and legal requirements.
- Stay abreast of and understand domestic and international privacy laws and how these impact MTN Rwanda.
- Monitor and report on the Data and Privacy compliance best practices and processes within OpCo structures.
- Provide guidance to continuously enhance awareness and understanding of Data and Privacy compliance and policy issues, obligations, and requirements.
- Ensure adequate alignment to Group policies and procedures.
- Implement and monitor the Data Privacy Compliance framework to identify hidden risks or non-compliance issues.
- Risk mitigation through up-to-date Data Privacy processes and procedures.
- Responsible for awareness of Data Privacy regulations and legislation within the OPCO.
- Alignment of internal policies and procedures to industry regulations.
How to apply
All interested candidates are requested to apply through the MTN website and submit their updated curriculum vitae together with copies of their academic credentials no later than 20th Feb 2024. MTN Website portal: https://www.mtn.co.rw/careers/
We strongly encourage applications from women and/or individuals with disabilities.
Note: Should you not hear from us within 14 (fourteen) days from the closing date of this advertisement, you may consider your application to be unsuccessful.
At MTN Rwandacell Plc we are committed to safeguarding your data privacy. For more information visit our website to read our job applicants privacy notice that explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data at https://www.mtn.co.rw/privacy-notice-for-job-applicants/
