Data Protection Officer at JEV Consulting

Position Overview

An established company is recruiting a Data Protection Officer for immediate employment. This is a full-time position based in Magodo, Lagos.

Location & Eligibility

Proximity to the location will be an advantage. Candidates living in Magodo, Ojota, Ketu, Berger, and surrounding environs will be prioritized for consideration.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance & Governance

• Monitor compliance with data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, NDPR) and internal policies
• Develop and update data protection policies, procedures, and privacy notices tailored to logistics operations
• Conduct regular data protection impact assessments (DPIAs), especially in areas such as GPS tracking, customer data, and cross-border transfers

Advisory Role

• Advise management and employees on data protection obligations
• Provide expert guidance on new projects, systems, and technologies to ensure privacy by design and default

Data Subject Rights

• Manage and respond to data subject access requests (DSARs) in line with legal timelines
• Ensure transparent communication with clients, employees, and third parties regarding their data rights

Risk Management & Incident Response

• Lead investigations and response to personal data breaches, ensuring timely notification to regulators and affected individuals
• Maintain breach registers and coordinate corrective actions

Training & Awareness

• Develop and deliver staff training programs on data protection, confidentiality, and cybersecurity awareness
• Foster a culture of data protection compliance across the company

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the main contact point for supervisory authorities, regulators, and data subjects
• Liaise with IT, operations, HR, and legal teams to ensure consistent data protection practices

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Information Security, IT, Business Administration, or related field
• Professional certification in Data Protection/Privacy (e.g., CIPP/E)