Recruitment at Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC Plc) for a Data Protection Officer - Information Technology


The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC Plc) one of the 11 privatized Electricity Distribution companies in Nigeria that operates in the following states; Kogi, Niger, Nasarawa and Abuja, is presently recruiting for the position below: AEDC Plc, a reputable Electricity Distribution Company in Nigeria (backed by international investors and shareholders), is currently seeking experienced professionals to join our Company as: We are recruiting to fill the position below:   Job Title: Data Protection Officer - Information Technology Location: Abuja Key Roles / Responsibilities

  • Point of contact data protection for all customers, regulatory authorities and internal teams on data protection and data security.
  • Coordinate the training of ALL employees on data protection.
  • Monitor Data Management procedures and enforce compliance within the organisation.
  • Review and recommend security practices and policies to ensure employee, customer and stakeholders’ data follow data protection regulations.
  • Maintain data processing operations records.
  • Address all queries from data subjects and regulators within required timeframes.
  • Coordinate and own data protection from requirements and concept to implementation and operations.
  • Keep abreast with changes in data protection and associated regulations to keep the company’s data protection policies updated.
  • Identify and evaluate company’s data processing activities, including how it is obtained, transmitted, stored and processed.
  • Liaise with stakeholder organisations such as vendors and contractors that process the company’s data.
Education, Experience & Technical Skills
  • A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Information Technology or Computer Engineering.
Mandatory Certification:
  • Must be a registered member of relevant Professional body.
Work Experience:
  • 10 years of cognate experience is required.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
  • Nigeria Data Protection Regulation Compliance.
  • Stakeholder Communication and Education.
  • Data Processing Audit.
  • Data Breach Mitigation Practices.
  • Updated Data Protection Policies
Other Required Competencies:
  • Strong project management skills.
  • Excellent organizational & multitasking skills.
  • Agility in a dynamic and fast changing business and regulatory environment.
  • Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
  • Self-motivated with focus on results and attention to detail.
  • Ability to handle confidential information.
  • Ethical and impartial in professional deliberations
  How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply The Cover Letter should be addressed to: The MD/CEO, Abuja Electricity Distribution Company Plc, 1 Ziquinchor Street, Off IBB Way, Wuse Zone 4, Abuja, FCT. Note
  • All applications should include CV and a Cover Letter.
  • The subject of your email should be position applied for. Failure to follow the instructions will lead to disqualification of your Application.
  Application Deadline:5:00 pm GMT; 16th April, 2019.