Data Protection Officer

Summary

The Jamaica Bauxite Institute seeks to engage a qualified and experienced individual for the following position: Data Protection Officer LEVEL 8 (Fixed Term Contract) 💰Salary: $5,198,035.00 – $6,990,779.00 JMD per annum

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the General Manager, the Data Protection Officer (DPO) is responsible for monitoring the organization's data practices, ensuring that all functions carried out by the organization are in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act (2020) to include the following:

• • Design and implement a comprehensive Data Privacy Governance Framework and strategies to effectively manage the use of personal data in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act.
• • Establish and maintain appropriate systems and internal control mechanisms that align with the prescribed standards of the Data Protection Act.
• • Ensure that the organization and its operational processes pertaining to data processing adhere to the established data protection standards and regulations.
• • Implement strategies to enhance operational processes and ensure processes are in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• • Design and implement Data Protection policies and procedures within the Institute.
• • Ensure that breaches of the data protection standards or violations of the provisions outlined in the Data Protection Act are addressed promptly.
• • Review and update the Data Protection Plan regularly to ensure it aligns with any changes in laws, regulations, and policies.
• • Ensure the timely collection of data, analysis, and reporting of data on key performance measures.
• • Maintain a robust system to address and respond to queries and complaints.
• • Ensure proper management and maintenance of personal data records, in compliance with data protection standards.
• • Sensitize and train staff on the components of relevant Acts, Regulations, and Policies related to data.
• • Inform data controllers and data subjects about their rights, obligations, and responsibilities regarding data protection.
• • Provide advice and recommendations to staff and the General Manager regarding the interpretation and application of data protection rules.
• • Assist data subjects in exercising their rights under the Data Protection Act.
• • Collaborate with the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Unit and HRM Departments to ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act in the organization's ICT system.
• • Collaborate with the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Unit and HRM Departments to manage data security incidents and ensure timely resolution of issues such as security breaches, complaints, or subject access requests.
• • Provide legislative advice and guidance to the General Manager regarding any gaps identified from the outcome of the Data Protection and Privacy Impact Assessment.
• • Liaise with the Office of the Information Commissioner to address data protection matters and clarify or resolve any doubts regarding the application of the act's provisions.
• • Ensure that any contravention of the data protection standards is reported to the Information Commissioner.
• • Collaborate with the Internal Auditor, Crown Counsel, and other key stakeholders to monitor, implement, and analyze compliance programmes

Qualifications

• • Bachelor's Degree in Law, Computer Science, Audit or equivalent qualification from an accredited tertiary institution.
• • Certification in Information Security, Data Protection and/or Privacy Certification such as GIPP, CIPT, ISEB, etc. (preferred).

• Other Requirements:

  • • Experience in or knowledge of data privacy legislation (in particular the Jamaica Data Protection Act, 2020).
  • • Experience or specialized training in records and information management systems.
  • • Exposure to legal training.
• • Interested applicants must possess at least three (3) years of related work experience for consideration.

Additional Information and Instructions

Please reply no later than May 30, 2025, to: The Human Resource Manager Jamaica Bauxite Institute Hope Gardens Complex P.O. Box 355, Kingston 6. OR 📧 Email us at: hrd@jbi.org.jm We thank all applicants for their expression of interest. However, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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