Data Privacy Assistant (Entry)

Legal & Compliance

K sh 60,000 – 82,000 gross / month

Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – Upper Hill (Elgon Rd / Hospital area) Overview: Privacy isn’t just a checkbox it’s the backbone of trust between an organization and the people whose data it holds. In this role, you’ll be the quiet guardian behind the scenes, logging requests, tracking consents, and making sure information moves only where it’s supposed to. Every entry, every acknowledgment, every register update is a statement that personal data is handled responsibly. You’ll support Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) and retention tracking, ensuring deadlines are met and templates are followed without cutting corners. Accuracy and consistency are non-negotiable; one slip can ripple through operations. You’ll also help run privacy awareness sessions, keeping staff informed while reinforcing a culture of compliance. Templates, registers, and structured processes keep work efficient, but attention to nuance is equally critical. You’ll review forms and processes, flag unnecessary data collection, and suggest practical fixes building a framework that’s both lawful and user-friendly. Simulated breaches and DPIA checklists offer hands-on exposure to scenarios where the stakes are high. Drafting logs, noting lessons learned, and keeping audit-ready records gives you visibility into how privacy frameworks are tested and maintained at scale. If you thrive on discretion, organized systems, and the satisfaction of getting processes just right, this role will let you build real-world privacy skills. You’ll leave every day knowing that the organization and its stakeholders are safer because you were there. Key Responsibilities: - Log and route DSARs; track deadlines; send template acknowledgements. - Maintain consent/withdrawal registers and retention tags. - Review forms/processes for minimum data collection; suggest fixes. - Support privacy training: slides, attendance logs, FAQs. - Help run DPIA checklists for new initiatives. - Draft simple breach log entries during simulations; file lessons learned. - Keep records for audits and ODPC engagements. Education & Experience: - Diploma IT/Law/Records; 0–2 years; privacy training is a plus. Skills: - Discretion, organized documentation, clear writing, stakeholder patience. KPIs: - DSAR turnaround, register accuracy, training coverage, and audit comments. Compensation (Kenya): - Base: KES 60,000–82,000. - Incident overtime: 2× when activated after hours (infrequent, pre-approved). - Certification top-up: KES 5,000 one-off upon passing an approved privacy short course. Client estimates; offers move higher for policy writing samples and DSAR tracker familiarity. Lower for freshers without records experience. Benefits: - Medical, training, data stipend. Growth Path: - Privacy Assistant → Privacy Analyst → Compliance Officer → DPO (with further study).