Data Protection Officer (Level 7)

Summary

The National Works Agency, an Executive Agency of the Government of Jamaica is seeking suitably qualified individuals for the under-mentioned position. Data Protection Officer (Level 7) 💰Salary:$5,198,035 JMD per annum

Required Skills

• • Expert knowledge of data protection law and practices.
• • Expert knowledge of auditing techniques and practices.
• • Good knowledge of risk management techniques and strategies.
• • Sound knowledge and understanding of GOJ (Government of Jamaica) policies and programs and the machinery of government.
• • Sound knowledge of applicable laws, policies, regulations, and procedures.
• • Excellent critical reasoning, quantitative, and qualitative analysis skills.
• • Strong negotiation and persuasive presentation skills.
• • Proficiency in the use of relevant computer applications.
• • Strong environmental scanning analysis and interpretive skills.
• • Knowledge of change management principles and practices.
• • Interpersonal Skills/Stakeholder Engagement skills, innovation, and creativity.
• • Leadership.
• • Planning and organizing.
• • Problem-solving and analysis.
• • Integrity and Judgment.
• • Integrity/Ethics.

Qualifications

• • Bachelor's degree in Law, Computer Science, Audit, or equivalent qualification from a recognized tertiary institution.
• • Certification in Information Security, Data Protection, and/or Privacy Certification such as GIPP, CIPT, ISEB, etc. (preferred).
• • Exposure to legal training.
• • Three (3) years of related work experience.

Additional Information and Instructions

Applications should be submitted no later than Tuesday, April 1, 2025 and addressed to: Manager, Personnel and Industrial Relations National Works Agency 140 Maxfield Avenue Kingston 10 OR 📧 Email: Recruitment@nwa.gov.jm 📜 N.B. Please include the job title in the subject line of your email. The Agency thanks all applicants. Only individuals short-listed will be contacted.

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