International Data Protection Coordinator Job in Kenya

International Data
Protection Coordinator

Key Responsibilities

Head of International Privacy Coordination
Office (IPCO)

The International Data Protection Coordinator
will manage IPCO and be responsible for ensuring that the Office delivers on
its responsibilities, which include:

• Movement-wide Coordination, Data
  Protection Support and Internal Communications: IPCO is the primary internal
  point of contact for the MSF Movement for all data protection-related
  matters and ensures that all queries received are addressed either by IPCO
  itself, or by the person most qualified to respond within the Movement.
  IPCO also ensures that MSF Entities are informed about key data protection
  matters, relaying important information to Sectional and International
  Project Focal Points through regular newsletters. IPCO also provides
  guidance, briefs, reports, presentations and/or webinars on data protection
  matters of a specific or general nature, be it in line with the MSF Data
  Protection Baseline or at the request of the Data Protection Focal Points,
  International Platform Coordinators of other relevant stakeholders, or
  where deemed appropriate by the International Privacy Board.


• Movement-wide Monitoring: As Personal Data is shared
  between MSF Entities on a regular basis, monitoring of the application of
  the MSF Data Protection Baseline within such Entities is required, and it
  is IPCO that ensure that such monitoring is carried out and to produce an
  annual data protection report.


•  Global Policy and Process
  Development: IPCO
  is currently working on the development of a global data protection
  framework to ensure a coherence and consistency of approach to data
  protection across the MSF Movement.


• DPO Function for MSF
  International: the
  DPO function for MSF International as a legal entity is also assured by
  IPCO and is defined by the terms of the GDPR and Swiss Data Protection
  Laws.

In addition to the above, the International
Data Protection Coordinator will also be responsible for the following tasks:

• Strategic Plan: In consultation with IPCO and
  other internal stakeholders, the International Data Protection Coordinator
  will be responsible for identifying the key priorities for IPCO and
  developing strategies for moving forward on such priorities within a
  multi-year strategic plan. The Coordinator is held accountable on progress
  of projects and activities by the Board.


• Team Management: The International Data Protection
  Coordinator is the line manager for all members of the IPCO Team and is
  responsible for managing the team, addressing staff concerns and carrying
  out staff evaluations in accordance with MSF International practices.


• Budget Management: The International Data
  Protection Coordinator will be responsible for managing the IPCO budget in
  accordance with MSF International practices.

Liaison with other Departments

The International Data Protection Coordinator
is responsible for liaising with key internal stakeholders including (but not
limited to) the Health Data Protection Focal Point, Information Systems
Management Coordinator, Shared IT Services Focal Point and Intersectional Legal
Department to ensure a coherent and integrated approach to data protection
among such stakeholders.

International Privacy Board Coordination

The International Data Protection Coordinator
is also responsible for organising and minuting quarterly meetings of the
International Data Protection Board and for ensuring that the Board is kept
abreast of all key developments regarding international data protection within
MSF.

International Data Protection Group Coordination

The International Data Protection Coordinator
is responsible for organising, chairing and minuting monthly meetings of the
International Data Protection Group, whose role it is to share and develop data
protection knowledge, expertise and awareness throughout the Movement’s Data
Protection network, to identify shared data protection challenges and propose
mitigation measures, and more broadly to support all MSF Entities in their data
protection efforts.

Job Requirements

Education

• Master’s
  degree or
  equivalent in Business Administration, Law, IT or other academic field
  related to humanitarian administration, privacy or data protection

Experience

• At least seven years’
  professional experience, of which two involving a managerial function


• Strong and demonstrable
  experience in project management and/or change management in complex
  and/or multinational settings


• Working knowledge of data
  protection, privacy, GDPR, and willingness to continue professional
  education in the field.


• Knowledge and understanding of
  MSF or similar organisation and particularly of intersectional
  collaboration


• Experience working with MSF is
  desirable

Skills

• Sensitivity and ability to work
  effectively with a variety of different people in different departments
  and contexts, and to work with multidisciplinary and multicultural teams


• Strong people skills, diplomacy,
  persuasion and negotiation ability


• Strong team focus and team
  building ability


• Proven project management
  expertise


• Strong organizational skills and
  ability to adapt to a unique environment


• Pragmatic approach and attitude
  geared towards practical implementation


• Independence, impartiality and
  ability to raise questions and concerns with ease


• Excellent mastership of the
  English language (written and oral); other languages commonly used in MSF
  are an asset


• Genuine interest in,
  understanding of, and commitment to the humanitarian principles, social
  mission, operations, and challenges of MSF

How to Apply

Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.

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