Triggerise is hiring a
Do you have practical experience within the data protection space? Would you be able to bring a fresh perspective to managing data privacy risks, while providing advice and oversight across all aspects of data privacy in a global organisation? Read more to find out about the role of Data Protection Officer.
The Company
Tiko (previously known as Triggerise) believes in a world where all youth have the power to choose where, when, and how they meet their sexual reproductive health needs. Our digital platform delivers scalable and verifiable sexual reproductive health services for young people in 5 main markets in Sub Saharan Africa - Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, South Africa and Burkina Faso. We work together with local communities and use nudges like reminders, discounts, and reward points to encourage our users to access and use sexual and reproductive health services. We also support our users in becoming micro-entrepreneurs and adding value to their economies.
Tiko has offices in South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, the Netherlands and Portugal. Globally, our team consists of 160 enthusiastic, international colleagues. Whether you are working from our biggest office in Nairobi, the fast-growing office in South Africa, or from home, our people are young and our culture is global and dynamic. Our work environment is fast-paced, informal, and friendly. You can learn more about the work we do here.
For this position, we are open to remote work and will happily accept applicants from Portugal, Ethiopia, Kenya, and South Africa.
The Job
The Data Protection Officer is responsible for ensuring Tiko meets all obligations under data protection and privacy laws in the markets that we work or will work in the future, this includes: GDPR, Kenyan Data Protection act and POPEE. This can be achieved by;
About You
You are an ace when it comes to data protection legislation and related regulatory guidance and know the ins and outs of the General Data protection regulations.
Requirements
4 years of experience in data protection-focused position
Strong knowledge of European data privacy and data protection regulation, and a good understanding of privacy frameworks and legislation in the markets that we work
A relevant data protection or privacy certification such as CIPP, CIPT, CIPM, ISEB etc or willingness to achieve one within a short period of time after joining
Ability to work unsupervised, exercise leadership and influence change
Experience of developing policy and compliance training
Strong stakeholder engagement skills
Polished and effective communication skills with the ability to build consensus in a large and complex operating environment
The Rewards
At Triggerise we believe in being open, also when it comes to salaries. The monthly salary brackets for this position are €2 063 - €3 095 gross in Portugal, R39 458- R59 186 gross in South Africa, KSH214 411 - KSH 321 616 gross in Kenya, and €1.063 - €1.595 gross in Ethiopia, plus benefits and allowances. We will offer you a salary in this bracket depending on your level of experience and how it relates to your future colleagues.
In addition to your monthly salary, we also offer:
The Details
Interested? Click Apply for This Job! Want more information? Check out our website tikoafrica.org or contact our Global Recruiter. We only accept applications through the apply links, not by email.
We value your privacy and understand the importance of safeguarding your personal data. We invite you to review our privacy notice for the recruitment process to understand how we collect, use, and protect your personal data during the recruitment process. Click here to view the document. By applying for this position, you acknowledge that you have read and understood our privacy notice.