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Job Title: Management Trainee – Data Protection Investigations

Organisation: National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Data Protection Specialist – Investigations

 

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 will support the execution of compliance activities and investigations under the Data Protection and Privacy Act.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Carry out activities related to investigations and reports on the observance of the right to privacy of a person and of personal data.
  • Process complaints and notifications promptly received by the Personal Data Protection Office regarding non-compliance with the Data Protection and Privacy Act.
  • Support in drafting the Personal Data Protection Office’s orders to the collector(s)/ controller(s)/ processor(s) to comply with the data subject’s requests to exercise his or her rights pursuant to the Act
  • Assist in liaising with other agencies to ensure that criminal investigations are completed in a timely and effective manner and in accordance with criminal law and the Act.
  • Prepare investigation reports
  • Prepare evidence briefs and attend court to give evidence on behalf of the Office
  • Support in preparation of the annual compliance report on investigations conducted by the Office and the respective outcomes
  • Assist in carrying out, in the context of mutual assistance with other Data Protection Authorities, or upon request, inspections, and investigations concerning the personal data of residents of such countries.
  • Any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.


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Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • The ideal applicant must hold a Bachelor of Laws (Hons.) degree from a recognized university. Required.
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Legal practice from Law Development Centre is an added advantage.
  • At least three (3) months working experience in legal practice/compliance/ inspection in a reputable public or private organization.
  • Must have a solid understanding of key concepts in Data Protection and Privacy;
  • Demonstrated trial advocacy skills are desirable
  • A resilient team player with a ‘can-do attitude, who is willing to take responsibility for leading and working with others to create breakthrough solutions to complex problems
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written)
  • 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.
  • 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 form (which can be downloaded from the NITA-U official website Download Here with a cover letter, supported by curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and testimonials, and must specify day time telephone contact, postal 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

 

Or via email: hr@nita.go.ug

 

No application will be accepted without a duly completed and signed standard application form (referred to above).

 

Deadline: 22nd December 2022

 

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