Data Protection Officer

Moniepoint is seeking an experienced Data Protection Officer to strengthen its privacy, compliance, and data governance framework. The role focuses on ensuring full compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA 2023) and other applicable global and local privacy regulations while supporting secure, ethical, and efficient data management across the organisation.

Develop, implement, and monitor compliance with data protection policies and frameworks in line with NDPA 2023, CBN regulations, and NDPC directives

Maintain and update the Record of Processing Activities (RoPA) and support regulatory data protection audits

Manage data subject rights requests including access, correction, deletion, restriction, and portability within required timelines

Oversee preparation and enforcement of privacy policies, retention guidelines, cookie policies, and related documentation

Conduct and review Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) for systems, products, and third-party vendors

Identify, assess, and mitigate privacy risks in collaboration with IT, security, and risk teams

Drive organisation-wide privacy awareness and training initiatives

Manage vendor due diligence and ensure proper Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) are in place

Monitor and manage data breach incidents, including documentation, investigation, and regulatory reporting

Ensure strong data security practices such as encryption, access controls, and audit logging are enforced

Support regulatory engagement with NDPC, NITDA, NCC, and other relevant authorities

Prepare compliance reports, filings, and responses to regulatory inquiries and audits

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field

7–10 years of experience in data protection, compliance, cybersecurity, or IT governance

Professional certification such as CIPP/E, CIPM, or CDPO

Strong knowledge of NDPA 2023, NDPC regulations, CBN IT standards, and GDPR or similar frameworks

Experience in financial services or regulated industries is an advantage

Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills

High attention to detail and strong ethical standards

Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams

Familiarity with data governance tools and compliance systems

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