Data Protection Officer

Moniepoint

Remote
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Nigeria data protection act (ndpa) 2023
Data subject rights management
Data protection impact assessments (dpia)
** Moniepoint is seeking a Data Protection Officer to oversee compliance with data protection regulations and manage data privacy initiatives within the organization. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data protection, particularly in financial services, and will be responsible for implementing policies, training staff, and ensuring adherence to relevant laws. **

Job Summary

  • The Data Privacy & Protection Officer will support the Compliance Team in implementing and maintaining TeamApt’s Data Protection framework in compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023, GAID, and other relevant Data Privacy regulations.
  • Key responsibilities include conducting DPIAs for new products, systems, and vendors, facilitating risk mitigation, and executing privacy awareness campaigns and training across departments.
  • Moniepoint offers a learning and development-focused environment with an emphasis on knowledge sharing, training, and regular internal technical talks, alongside an attractive salary, pension, health insurance, and annual bonus.

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** Moniepoint is seeking a Data Protection Officer to oversee compliance with data protection regulations and manage data privacy initiatives within the organization. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data protection, particularly in financial services, and will be responsible for implementing policies, training staff, and ensuring adherence to relevant laws. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023
  • Data Subject Rights Management
  • Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA)
  • Data Breach Incident Management
  • Third-Party Data Processing Agreements

Nice-to-have

  • Financial customer data handling
  • Tech savvy and familiarity with Data Governance software
  • High ethical standards and attention to detail
  • Collaborative work with cross-functional teams

Key Requirements

  • 7-10 years of experience in Data Protection, IT GRC, Compliance, or Cybersecurity
  • Bachelor’s degree in Law, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
  • Professional certification like CIPP/E, CDPO or CIPM
  • Sound knowledge of NDPA 2023, NDPC Regulations, CBN IT Standards, and global Data Protection frameworks

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